The term "mustache" derives from the French word "moustache" and is often used to describe the appearance of facial hair in men.
Mustaches are a type of facial hair grown on the upper lip, usually with a distinctive, bushy appearance. The use of a mustache as a symbol for rank dates back to the Napoleonic Wars, where it was used by French officers as a way of distinguishing themselves from their infantrymen.
Mustaches are more than just a fashion statement. For centuries, men have considered the mustache to be the ultimate symbol of masculinity. Commonly grown by adult males, mustaches are one of the defining characteristics of some men.
Because of these perks, the mustache is a popular look for male porn stars. Which creates the unfortunate term “pornstache.” But do all men look good with a mustache on? Here are 19 actors that have gone through a “pornstache” phase.
#1 Brad Pitt
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Still a leading man even in his 50s, Brad Pit is one of the most beautiful men in Hollywood. He was named the world's most gorgeous guy by numerous media publications for several years. He also has received an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
#2 Justin Bieber
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Superstar and one of the best-selling recording artist Justin Bieber also has gone through a mustache phase. Thanks to his genre-melding musicianship, Bieber has made a significant influence on modern-day popular music. And also holds the record for one of the most disliked MV on YouTube - his breakout hit Baby.
#3 Oscar Isaac
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Moonknight Oscar Isaac received a Golden Globe Award, a National Board of Review Award, and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. In 2017, Vanity Fair called Isaac the best actor of his age, and The New York Times named him one of the 25 greatest performers of the twenty-first century in 2020.
#4 Will Smith
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Bad Boy for Life Will Smith is well-known for his work in music, television, and movies, and he has set and held multiple US and foreign box office records. As of 2021, his films had made more than $9.3 billion worldwide, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable performers, and also multiple accolades.
#5 Ryan Gosling
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The actor originally started as a Mouseketeer on the
Disney Channel's The Mickey Mouse Club. Ryan Gosling is well-known in indie films, but he has also worked on blockbuster films of many genres, with a worldwide box office total of over 1.9 billion USD. He has won several awards, including a Golden Globe and nominations for two Academy Awards and a BAFTA Award.
#6 Paul Rudd
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MCU’s Ant-Man also joins our list of mustached men. An actor with a prolific film career, Rudd is credited in many popular movies, including Clueless, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and the TV series Friends. He was crowned People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2021.
#7 Idris Elba
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A prolific actor, Idris Elba has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards for Best Actor - Miniseries or Television Film, winning one of them and has been nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards. As of May 2019, his films had made more than $9.8 billion at the global box office, including more than $3.6 billion in North America, where he is among the top 20 highest-grossing actors.
#8 Adam Levine
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Marron 5’s frontman Adam Levine has garnered three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and a World Music Award as a member of Maroon 5. Levine was a coach on NBC's reality talent shows The Voice from 2011 until 2019.
#9 Chris Rock
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On Comedy Central's list of the 100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time, Rock was placed fifth. In addition, he was named fifth on Rolling Stone's list of the 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time. He has received four Emmy nominations for his television work and three Grammy nominations for best comedy albums.
#10 Michael B. Jordan
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Known for his portrayals of Marvel’s Killmonger and Rocky’s Creed, Michael B. Jordan already has a very impressive IMDb profile. Jordan was named one of Time magazine's 100 most important persons in the world in 2020, as well as People's Sexiest Man Alive.
#11 Channing Tatum
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Magic Mike’s Channing Tatum surely makes us all need a bucket and a mob when we go to see his movies. One of the most attractive leading men currently is Channing Tatum. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2022
#12 Orlando Bloom
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LOTR’s Legolas is beautiful, because of his actor, Orlando Bloom. Bloom has appeared in numerous films, including Troy and the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. He earned the BAFTA Britannia Humanitarian Award in 2015.
#13 Bruno Mars
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Vocal powerhouse with a wide range of music, Bruno Mars is undoubtedly a beautiful man. Mars was the first musician in the United States to have five Diamond-certified songs, and his significant career has earned him the title of a pop icon.
#14 Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell Williams is the producer behind chart-topper after chart-topper. Williams has garnered a slew of awards and nominations. He has 13 Grammy Awards, including three for Non-Classical Producer of the Year. He is also a two-time Academy Award contender, for Best Original Song in 2014 for "Happy" (from Despicable Me 2) and Best Picture in 2017 as a producer of Hidden Figures.
#15 Jacob Elordi
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Teen heartthrob Jacob Elordic is best known for his appearances as Noah Flynn in the Netflix adolescent film franchise The Kissing Booth and Nate Jacobs in the HBO series Euphoria. Does he look better with a ‘stache on?
#16 Milo Ventimiglia
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The teen heartthrob of the 2000s, Milo Ventimiglia has starred in huts like Gilmore Girls and Heroes. Ventimiglia has a "crooked mouth," as he was born with impaired facial nerves that cause the left side of his lips to stay immobile.
#17 Joe Jonas
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Along with his brothers Kevin and Nick, he rose to prominence as a member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers. One of the most popular figures on Disney Channel during the late noughties, Joe and his brothers are both best-selling artists and have hugely popular TV shows.
#18 Colman Domingo
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Colman Domingo's portrayal as Mr. Bones in the Broadway musical The Scottsboro Boys (2011) earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He is also well-known for his roles as Victor Strand in AMC's Fear the Walking Dead and Ali in Euphoria.
#19 Mehcad Brooks
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Mehcad Brooks started out as a Clavin Klein underwear model. He is most known for his appearances as Matthew Applewhite in the second season of ABC's Desperate Housewives (2005-2006), Jerome in The Game, and James Olsen in CBS and The CW's Supergirl.