A pre-event haircut is something of a standard, particularly if there’s a red carpet involved. But when Brad Pitt carries off said standard trim, the world tends to take note. The actor stepped out at the 2023 Golden Globes with a jaunty haircut that helped reassert his status as – well, that guy. After more than a year of rocking slightly overgrown blonde lengths designed to be casually combed back, Pitt marked his red carpet kickoff with a closer-cropped cut worthy of recognition.
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Though the intricate shaping of short hair can occasionally go unnoticed, Pitt’s shift in style served him well, the lightening of just a few inches lifting his iconic complexion to noticeable effect. Extra length at the crown allowed for some soft curls, lending to the overall impact. Though inarguably handsome (it’s well-documented), the cut made Pitt look, dare we say, like a heartthrob. Behold, the power of a well-executed haircut.