Fans are saying goodbye to Timothée Chalamet’s famous curls. The actor has surprised everyone with a completely new look. It’s a bold change that has people talking.
Chalamet, who is 29, revealed his buzz cut on Tuesday, October 7. He did this during an Instagram Live session. He was also promoting his upcoming movie, Marty Supreme.
The reveal was quite the show. In the video, Chalamet first sat inside a glass box. Orange ping pong balls floated around him. A large orange ball hid his head, keeping his new hairstyle a secret. The camera then cut to other actors playing ping pong in matching uniforms. Finally, it returned to Chalamet. He stepped out of the box and removed the orange ball. There it was – his shaved head! He paired this fresh cut with a blue sweatshirt. It had "Marty Supreme" written on the front. He also wore green earplugs and dark gloves.
As the video continued, Chalamet took off his earplugs and gloves. He put on glasses and pulled up his hood. He shook loose ping pong balls as he walked toward the camera. He then jogged into a structure and found himself on a film set. He sat down and tied his boots while looking around the room. The video ended with Chalamet taking a drink of water. He then told the camera, "Marty Supreme is an American film opening Christmas 2025."
Fan Reactions: A Mixed Bag
People quickly shared their thoughts online about his shaved head. Many had strong feelings. One user asked, "Why would he do this?" Another added, "He ruined his face card, no hate." Someone else exclaimed, "What a fright omfg!" A fan jokingly suggested he should "unrelease" his hairstyle. Another simply commented, "I have no words."
However, not everyone disliked the short cut. Some fans praised his new appearance. "It actually suits him," one person wrote. Another pointed out, "Honestly, he looks more adult. He looks good." A third person shared a kind message: "Oh, Timmy, it’s okay, you still look good."
A History of Signature Curls
Chalamet’s hair transformation is a big shift. For years, he was known for his long, flowing curls. They had become his personal trademark.
Back in 2024, while filming Marty Supreme, he had neat brown hair. The sides were trimmed, and his bangs were styled to the side in soft waves. The movie’s official story says Marty Supreme follows Marty Mauser (Chalamet). He chases his dream of becoming a table tennis champion.
Just recently, Chalamet was seen with his new haircut. He was out with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, in a New York City bar on Tuesday. This sighting confirmed his buzz cut in public.
Before shaving his head, the actor had long hair in 2023. He sported it during his press tour for Wonka. For the London premiere, his hair was pulled back. His curls were neatly styled and cut just past his ears.
He let his hair grow even longer in 2019. He showed off his messy curls at the Little Women premiere in Paris. At that time, his front strands reached his cheekbones. The rest of his hair fell over the back of his neck. Now, his hair journey has taken a surprising new turn.