Recent images of former fan-favorite Chris Pine have sparked a wave of online reactions, with many shocked by his almost unrecognizable appearance.

Spotted in Los Angeles in February 2022, Pine wore a white tank top that showed off his toned arms, thick salt-and-pepper hair, and a bushy gray beard—a rugged departure from his polished Star Trek days.

Social media reactions were mixed. Some lamented, “He used to be so handsome,” while others harshly joked he could “blend in with the homeless.” Yet loyal fans insisted he remains “one of the most handsome men alive.”

Pine, who rose to fame with The Princess Diaries 2 (2004) and skyrocketed with 2009’s Star Trek, has always embraced bold style shifts—from clean-cut to heavily bearded. Despite rumors of skin issues, Pine now seems focused less on Hollywood standards and more on simply being himself.