Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson has shocked fans with a dramatic change in his appearance. On August 30, the actor took to Instagram to unveil his new clean-shaven face in a striking black-and-white photo.
Known for his signature ginger beard, Jesse looked almost unrecognizable without it. In the selfie, the 48-year-old actor stared at the camera.
He wore round, thick-framed glasses and a collared sweater shirt. A small smile played on his lips. His caption was simple yet defiant: “Deal with it.”
The reaction in the comments was immediate and intense. Fans were divided, with many expressing disbelief that Jesse had parted with his iconic facial hair. Some noted how much younger he looked.
Others humorously compared his new look to various celebrities and fictional characters. “No, I won’t deal with it,” one fan declared, while another questioned, “Who r u??” The comparisons didn’t stop there, with one follower admitting, “I’m so tired I thought this was Jamie Lee Curtis for a sec.” Another fan humorously noted, “You look 10 years younger… and like a novelist named Simon.”
From Modern Family Star to Fresh-Faced Dad
Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s ginger beard marked his eleven seasons on Modern Family. He played Mitchell Pritchett, a gay lawyer with a big heart. The beard added to Mitchell’s charm.
Alongside Cameron Tucker, played by Eric Stonestreet, and their adopted daughter Lily, portrayed by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Ferguson gained widespread acclaim. This led to five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Modern Family ended in 2020, but Jesse is still popular. In May, fans got excited over reboot rumors after he posted a set photo.
However, it turned out to be for a WhatsApp commercial, featuring Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, and Eric Stonestreet.
