Jason Momoa, known for his rugged, bearded look, has undergone a dramatic transformation by shaving his signature facial hair for the first time in six years. The 45-year-old actor shared the moment in an Instagram video on July 30, 2025, as he prepared to reprise his role as Duncan Idaho in the upcoming film Dune: Part Three. Momoa, who last shaved for the original Dune in 2019, expressed his displeasure with the clean-shaven look, exclaiming, “God damn it, I hate it!” In the video, he gave a nod to director Denis Villeneuve, saying, “Only for you, Denis,” highlighting the shave as a necessary step for the role.
Beyond preparing for the sci-fi sequel, Momoa used the moment to spotlight his sustainable water company, Mananalu, which he launched in 2019 to combat single-use plastic. The actor reflected on the company’s origins, noting, “I think it’s been about six years, maybe a little bit more, since I did Dune. What was really special about that is that is when I started launching Mananalu.” He announced a new partnership with Boomerang Water to introduce a closed-loop system that sanitizes and bottles water onsite, reducing waste and shipping impacts.
I launched @mananalu to help eliminate single-use plastic, Momoa wrote in the caption. “Now, we’re taking it even further… This is the future, and we’re starting in Hawai’i.”
Key aspects of Momoa’s initiative include:
- Eco-Friendly Mission: Mananalu promotes reusable aluminum bottles to replace single-use plastics.
- Innovative Partnership: The collaboration with Boomerang Water minimizes environmental impact through onsite bottling.
- Hollywood Support: Fans, including girlfriend Adria Arjona, who left heart emojis, and others praised his commitment to sustainability.
Fans had mixed reactions to Momoa’s new look, with some loving the fresh face and others urging him to regrow the beard. As he gears up for Dune: Part Three, set for release in December 2026, Momoa’s bold move underscores both his dedication to his craft and his passion for environmental change.
