Fans were shocked to see Chris Pine switch up his clean-cut look for a shaggy beard and long hair, a huge change for the actor who played the sexy Starfleet captain on Star Trek.
Refined yet rugged, the DC Comics star is giving off Big Lebowski vibes, and fans are saying the 43-year-old heartthrob looks “raggedy” and unrecognizable.
Keep reading to learn what people are saying about Pine!
When Chris Pine was 29, he played James T. Kirk in the 2009 Star Trek reboot, the popular sci-fi franchise that gained a whole new following of fans who were excited to see his face on the big screen.
Over the past 15 years, the effortlessly handsome star has maintained a clean-shaven, well-coiffed look, nailing every outfit that drapes his toned body.
But now, the 43-year-old star – the son of Robert Pine who starred as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on CHiPs (1977 to 1983) – seems to be embracing a chic but hippy-ish style with a shaggy beard, salt and pepper hair and killer tan.
Rugged and shabby
Ditching his typical preppy look, Pines experienced a physical transformation so intense that many fans didn’t recognize him.
The rugged and shabby look came while he was preparing for his role Poolman, a 2023 box office bomb that he starred, co-wrote, produced and directed.
Embracing his character in the film, Pine fully embodied Darren Barrenman, a “hapless dreamer and would-be philosopher who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block in sunny Los Angeles.”
He appeared at the opening of the film with his bushy gray beard and his long blonde hair with gray roots loosely resting over the shoulders of a sand-colored blazer. He added to his outfit a pair of dark gray shorts and a t-shirt that reads, “I [heart] LA.”
Sharing a clip on X that shows Pine at the opening, E! News writes, “[Chris Pine] is just in a silly goofy mood.”
‘Homeless’
Before the opening of Poolman, released in May 2024, fans were shocked to see the heartthrob walking around Los Angeles with wavy salt-and-pepper hair and an untamed beard.
His bright blue eyes were hidden by dark sunglasses and his white tank top showed his toned arms, one hand clutching a mask.
“Looks 55 and homeless! Great character actor!!” writes one fan of the Wonder Woman star becoming his character.
Expressing their genuine concern, a handful of fans wondered if Pine was facing some hard times.
“… he could fit in with the homeless people on the streets there. I guess times are tough for everyone,” said one, while a second adds, “He’s going for the homeless look. Someone toss him a bar of soap, he likely needs a scrubbing.”
A third offers, “He was one nice looking guy, I wonder what happened?”
Then there were the fans who had a hard time recognizing Pine’s chiseled face under the grizzled beard.
“Almost don’t recognize him now. Sad!” says one user, while another writes, “I’m impressed anyone recognized him. He looks raggedy.”
Comparing the star to Jeff Bridges as the eccentric slacker in The Big Lebowski, a third shares: “If they ever remake The Big Lebowski, we know who to get to play The Dude!”
‘Chris Pine is a king’
Meanwhile, throngs of fans loved Pine’s new look and gushed over the actor who played the handsome Lord Deveraux in the Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
“Yet still fine as f***,” remarks one cyber fan, while a second says, “Still looks great.”
A third writes, “He was a prince. Chris Pine is a king now!”
Offering an explanation to his rough new look, another netizen adds, “Kids, this is what we old folks called ‘getting old.’” The user continues, “Nobody (except maybe Tom Cruise) stays looking the same as we age and get older. You’re welcome.”
I have found out why many of my neighbours are placing spoons in their front yards.
Have you seen the spoons being placed in the front yards of your neighbors? Well, this strange gesture has an interesting explanation. You may help save humanity by taking part in this simple deed. How? by assisting in the conservation of the bee population.
Ninety percent of the world’s population depends on bees for their food, making them extremely important pollinators. Sadly, there has been a startling one-third decline in the bee population during the past five years. David Attenborough, the well-known narrator of “The Blue Planet” and “Planet Earth,” has issued a warning due to this deterioration. Attenborough claimed that humanity would only have four years to survive if bees disappeared off the face of the planet.
Now, you may be wondering how bee preservation may be aided by something as basic as a tablespoon of sugar and some water. As often happens, bees can get fatigued and run out of energy to go back to their hives. They frequently end up being carried away by this and looking dead. Nevertheless, you can assist in reviving these weary bees by offering a spoonful of a solution consisting of two tablespoons of white granulated sugar combined with one tablespoon of water. This tiny deed of generosity goes a long way toward keeping the bees nourished and hydrated so they can carry on with their vital role as pollinators.
Educating others about this problem is another way that you may contribute. Spread the word about this article and the easy ways people may support. Furthermore, think about establishing an abundance of flowers and bee-attracting plants. By doing this, you will not only give your landscape some color, but you will also be creating a warm and inviting space for these amazing animals.
Attenborough’s request for assistance has received an incredible amount of support, with many individuals thanking her and sharing their own stories. Some have even gone so far as to offer electrolyte water to other creatures in need, such birds. Some have told touching tales of successfully resurrecting bees and feeling thankful for the chance to assist.
So let’s band together and do our part to save these vital pollinators. Talk about it, impart your knowledge, and together, let’s change things. We can protect our own future and make a big difference in the bee population by making little changes now. Recall that every small gesture matters.
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