"Leave Him Alone": The Internet Is Having A Field Day Because Jacob Elordi Has A Beard Now

Here's Jacob Elordi as you've always known him — tall, and unshaven.

Jacob Elordi in a suit attends a Film at Lincoln Center event, posing in front of a backdrop with the logo
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OK, now here's something that will blow your mind: Here's Jacob Elordi with a beard.

Jacob Elordi with beard wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt and a decorative brooch
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Folks, this ain't AI — this is the real freaking deal. Jacob rocked the new look this weekend during the opening ceremony of the Marrakech International Film Festival.

Jacob Elordi in formal black suit with artistic brooch, standing against a blue backdrop
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There's even a photo of Jacob standing next to an image depicting his former, fresh-faced self.

Two people stand on stage during an award show. A large screen displays "Jacob Elordi, Actor/Australia" with a portrait of him in the background
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Of course, when a famous male celeb does something new with his facial hair, the internet always has opinions. Here's a few choice cuts straight from Twitter (no, I'm not going to call it X):

@kittypeets / Antoine Flement / Stephanie Cardinale / Getty Images / Via x.com

@metasIasher / NEON / Via x.com

@carsonn_13 / HBO / Via x.com

@BlGSTUPlDBABY / MUBI / Via x.com

@hickory11stick / Fox Searchlight / Via x.com

The poster is seemingly referring to this Austin Butler news in particular.

@pinkemails / @realbktidalwave / Via x.com

@aby_pacman / Antoine Flement / Getty Images / Via x.com

@schwartzhawke / ABC / The Academy / Via x.com

@stephenattong / Via x.com

What do you think about Jacob's new look? Let's hear about it in the comments — and don't be mean, if you can help it!