Nicholas Hoult’s Platinum Blonde Pivot: From Lex Luthor to DIY Dad Haircuts
Brace yourselves: another male movie star bravely swaps his signature shade for high-voltage blonde, as if we haven’t seen the stunt before. On June 25, Nicholas Hoult—best known for playing everyone’s favorite villain, Lex Luthor—stepped onto the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage sporting a freshly bleached, tapered platinum ‘do that might blind you before his new Superman film even hits theaters. According to E! News, Hoult casually shared his “Blonde now” reveal on Instagram alongside cohost Diego Luna and Superman costar David Corenswet, who looked remarkably unfazed by the spectacle.
In true no-frills Sarcastic Cynic fashion, let’s note that Hoult has turned hair transformations into a fandom-worthy hobby. Remember when he shaved his head for Mad Max? This time, he handed the clippers to his six-year-old son Joaquin—yes, you read that right—during a cozy at-home DIY moment. “I gave him the clippers and just said ‘Go on, have at it,’” he told Kimmel (via People). Fair play to the little dude, who probably thinks “bad guy mode” involves dad’s bald head.
The X-Men alum’s domestic life deserves its own spotlight. Between family trips to the Atlanta Hawks game and a rare Lakers vs. Sixers courtside date with wife Bryana Holly (People), Hoult’s calendar is more kid choreographer than red carpet. He and Holly quietly welcomed firstborn Joaquin in 2018, then a second son in 2022 whose name remains under wraps. Of course, the proud papa couldn’t resist showing off both boys on the Superman set—especially when David Corenswet suited up. “My son was in complete awe,” Hoult gushed to Fandango on June 11, though you’d be forgiven for thinking the real star was that jaw-dropping blonde fringe.
Speaking of off-camera antics, Hoult shared an inventive family tradition with E! News back in November: a dice-based chocolate-eating challenge involving oversized gloves, a hat, a scarf, and—naturally—a knife and fork. It’s apparently more fun than his latest hair color fiasco, but hey, at least he’s consistent in blocking out monotony. Longtime partner Bryana Holly got the silver screen treatment of her own in January 2019’s Evening Standard profile, where Hoult revealed he grew up comfortable with “girl things” thanks to a childhood with his mom and sisters—so don’t expect any territorial fights over bathroom space.
All this fuss over hair and home life leads to one inevitable question: can a dad who lets his kid buzz his scalp also survive the glare of Hollywood’s biggest franchise? He’ll find out when Superman lands July 8. And that’s today’s dose of reality, folks. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, People Magazine, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Fandango, Evening Standard
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