Jason Momoa is an actor known for his commanding presence and, perhaps just as famously, his magnificent head of hair and full beard. From his role as the Dothraki warlord in “Game of Thrones” to the king of Atlantis in “Aquaman,” his rugged, long-haired look has become a signature part of his identity. This is why his decision to shave his beard earlier this year sent shockwaves through his fanbase, with many taking to social media to plead with him to grow it back. Now, the actor has taken his transformative journey even further, unveiling a series of startling new looks in a recent commercial that has once again left his audience speechless.
The new holiday advertisement for the financial company Chime features Momoa in not one, but three distinct roles. He showcases his versatility by playing a checkout worker, a security guard, and a store employee. The commercial cleverly uses his appearance to tell a visual story, with his hair getting progressively shorter with each character he portrays. The first character sports the lengthy ponytail fans know and love, while the second reveals a more conventional, short haircut. It is the third and final character, however, that delivers the most jaw-dropping moment.
In his role as a mattress store employee, Momoa unveils a look that is completely unprecedented for him. He appears with a short goatee and, most strikingly, an aggressively receding hairline that leaves the top of his head completely bald. This dramatic departure from his typical image of thick, dark hair is both shocking and humorous. Viewers were quick to react online, with one fan noting they couldn’t get past the bald top, finding the transformation both hilarious and utterly unexpected.
Thankfully for those who adore his classic look, this bold new hairstyle is not a permanent change. It was a creative choice made specifically for the comedic and attention-grabbing advertisement. The actor himself expressed his enjoyment in creating the different characters, highlighting the fun and collaborative spirit on set. He stated that the campaign’s core message aligned with his interest in projects that have a positive spirit, and he was excited to bring that energy to life through his performances.
This is not the first time Momoa has used his image for a cause or a creative project beyond his film roles. His previous beard-shaving was part of an environmental campaign to promote the elimination of single-use plastic. While these transformations may temporarily stun his fans, they also demonstrate his willingness to not take himself too seriously and to fully commit to a character, even if it means temporarily sacrificing the very features that made him a heartthrob. It seems that for Jason Momoa, changing his look is all in a day’s work.
