Bald is bold. It takes unshakeable confidence to don a chrome dome. If you happen to be losing your hair, you don’t have to lose hope, too. There are plenty of follicly-challenged role models out there to emulate, men who look powerful and polished despite — or because of — their lack of locks. We’ve scouted out 12 manly men who embrace baldness better than any man with a full head of hair. Bow down. We’re not worthy.
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Bald Men
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Ben Kingsley
This Academy Award-winning Brit has been rocking a bald dome for decades. Sexy Beast, indeed.
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Bruce Willis
This 65-year-old actor hasn't had much hair since his Die Hard days, and honestly, he looks better without it.
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Corey Stoll
The House of Cards and Billions actor knows how to rock his hairlessness. Who knew bald could be so badass?
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Cory Booker
The U.S. Senator from New Jersey doesn't need hair to look presidential. Try again in 2024, Cory?
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
"The Rock" is known for showin' off his bod, so why should his head be any different?
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John Malkovich
Malkovich is a weird dude, and his baldness only adds to that. It gives him character, in a good way.
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Michael Jordan
He's called "His Airness," not "His Hairness" for a reason.
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Pitbull
The Billboard Chart-topping Latino artist's baldness only adds to his sleek, sophisticated sense of style.
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Samuel L. Jackson
Jackson is an intimidating actor, and his bold, bald head makes him even more so.
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Stanley Tucci
Not only can he make a mean cocktail, Tucci can make baldness look even more attractive than the most luscious head of hair.
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Vin Diesel
This action movie star is too busy pumping iron to tend to hair.
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Woody Harrelson
With a name like "Woody," you're going to be unique. Why not be bald, too, and make a (natural born) killer first impression?
