Kevin Bacon sparks major fan reaction with surprising new look featuring 'half and half' mustache


The movie star humorously asked his fans which style looked best on him, while displaying both in a fun and unexpected way


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Kevin Bacon revealed an unexpected new look in a hilarious way over social media.

The actor shared a reel in which he rocked a mustache on half his face, and no mustache on the other half, as he performed a quirky sketch while portraying two people.

Kevin turned to his side profile as he imitated one person saying: "Hey man, that's some mustache you got."

He switched sides and replied: "Gee, thanks," as the other person inquired: "Hey, how long did it take you to grow that?"

The performer responded: "I don't know really. I think I lost track," as the other person said: "Well, it looks great."

Kevin sported an unexpected look© Instagram
Kevin sported an unexpected look

Kevin replied: "Really? I think it makes me look like an old cowboy," to which the other person said: "What's wrong with old cowboys?"

Kevin concluded: "Yeah, fair point," and then broke the fourth wall and showed off both looks simultaneously while smiling with his pearly whites.

The movie star captioned the video: "Mustache, no mustache, or half and half?"

His fans loved the charismatic sketch and flocked to the comments, as some stated their opinions, while others shared their own jokes

Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon attend "The Best You Can" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 07, 2025 in New York City.© Getty Images
Kevin loves wearing his mustache

One person wrote: "Nothing wrong with old Cowboys at all." Another fan added: "Old cowboys are hot." 

A third follower joked: "You could be an actor," while another commented: "You could be twins." 

One fan wrote: "Ask your wife…remember…she's always right." Another commenter continued: "Somebody go tell Kyra to get her man under control."

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick © Getty Images
Kevin had less facial hair when he was younger

Kevin's on-screen mustache looks

Kevin has been sporting a thick mustache for some time now, but in 2015 when he starred in the film Cop Car, he was bare-faced and he needed some quick help with his look by using fake hair.

He joked on the Today show: "This is all smoke and mirrors. We can't divulge any secrets. Yes, I had to walk around in my off hours [with it], and yes, it is itchy. Those are two questions I will answer." 

The actor confessed: "I can grow a mustache, and I can grow whatever this is [on my chin]. I end up looking like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. But I can't actually grow anything on the side of my face. So when I've had sideburns in the past, they've been glue-ons."

The entertainer joked: "It's a little frustrating as an actor, because you want to be able to change your look in terms of facial hair. But I always say to myself, 'Listen, I'm not going to complain, 'cause I still have the hair on top.'" 

kevin bacon hairstyle© Getty Images
When he was a teen, he didn't have facial hair at all

Kevin's new looks

Kevin has not only played around with his mustache over time, but he's also undergone dramatic transformations for a unique reason.

The star hilariously sought out professional help to enjoy life as a "regular" person, while going to The Grove mall in LA.

He recalled: "I'm not complaining, but I have a face that's pretty recognizable. Putting my hat and glasses on is only going to work to a certain extent. I went to a special effects makeup artist, had consultations, and asked him to make me a prosthetic disguise," per Vanity Fair.

Kevin had mixed reviews on his experience, adding: "Nobody recognized me. People were kind of pushing past me, not being nice. Nobody said, 'I love you.' I had to wait in line to, I don't know, buy a coffee or whatever. I was like, 'This sucks. I want to go back to being famous.'"

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