Timothée Chalamet spotted with shaved head, apparently for ‘Dune 3’

Published: Jul 08 2025

Turning heads and stirring excitement in Saint-Tropez, Timothée Chalamet, the mesmerizing star of "Dune," was recently spied enjoying a leisurely outing with his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, on July 5th. The occasion swiftly became a focal point for fans, who couldn't help but notice a striking transformation in the actor's appearance.

Draped in a vibrant green bandana atop a blue Nike baseball cap, Chalamet cleverly concealed most of his hair during his public foray. However, it didn't escape the keen eyes of his avid followers that the nape of his neck appeared freshly buzzed, sparking widespread speculation that he had bid farewell to his iconic curls.

Timothée Chalamet spotted with shaved head, apparently for ‘Dune 3’ 1

"OMG, A BUZZ CUT!?!" exclaimed one fan in disbelief on social media. Another joked, "The Italian grandmother chic is giving me life," while a third commented, "That's such a bummer. I guess we're stuck with that look for 'Dune 3.'"

Although the 29-year-old actor has yet to officially acknowledge his new 'do, the rumors align with reports suggesting that production for "Dune: Messiah," the third installment in Denis Villeneuve's epic sci-fi saga, is set to commence in Budapest this week. The upcoming chapter in Paul Atreides' tale is rumored to unfold a decade after "Dune: Part Two," which could very well explain Chalamet's updated look.

Fans were also quick to observe that Chalamet appears to have shed his much-discussed mustache and goatee, the facial hair that once prompted him to quip during a December appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "I got a little somethin' now," he said, stroking his sparse facial fuzz. "The first time I was on here, I hadn't hit puberty. Now my voice has changed, and I'll probably play The Rock in his next biopic."

With both his signature curls and quirky facial hair seemingly a thing of the past, it seems that Chalamet is wholeheartedly embracing a new chapter, stepping confidently into a fresh era with a transformed appearance that promises to captivate and intrigue his loyal fans.

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