Chris Evans Reveals the Reason Behind His Scruffy New Beard — Watch the Video!

Mar. 15, 2025

Chris Evans on Nov. 11.Photo:John Nacion/Variety via Getty

John Nacion/Variety via Getty

Chris Evansis sporting a new look!TheCaptain Americastar attended theRed Onepremiere on Monday, Nov. 11, where he showed off his scruffy beard that he’s been rocking as of late. The film about “saving Christmas” stars Evans, 43, withDwayne Johnson,Kiernan ShipkaandLucy Liu, who were also in attendance.

Evans' new grown-out beard is a change from his go-to stubble and reminiscent of hisAvengers: Infinity Wardays. He kept the rest of his look simple for the premiere with a black top, gold pendant necklace and glasses.

In an interview at the premiere withEntertainment Tonight, the former PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive explained that his style change is for a new role.

“A job I’m working on,” Evans said when asked what was up with his beard. “It’s a film calledSacrifice, with Anya Taylor-[Joy], John Malkovich.”

The movie is about “a star-studded charity event [that] turns chaotic when a radical group crashes it, seeking a mystical artifact tied to an ancient prophecy,” an official synopsis reads.Sacrificewill also feature Salma Hayek, Charlie xcx and Yung Lean, and although no release date has been set thus far, filming is underway in Europe, according toDeadline.

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Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu and Chris Evans on Nov. 11.Theo Wargo/Getty

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Evans previouslymade headlines for his facial hairin February 2019 whenEntertainment Tonight Canadatweeted out a photo of his mustache.

“This is clearly an act of aggression,” Evans replied in a tweet, trolling the outlet. “There are literally hundreds of photos to choose from. What did I ever do to you, Canada?”

source: people.com