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Did Timothée Chalamet Really Go Bald? The Viral Hoax-Turned-Meme Explained
Rumors that actor Timothée Chalamet has gone bald are spreading across X / Twitter, and there's seemingly a photograph to back them up.
Naturally, this "bald Timothée Chalamet" photo has become the subject of memes as users photoshop it in a variety of hilarious ways. But did Chalamet really go bald or is it just a hoax?
Did 'Timothée Chalamet' Really Shave His Head Bald?
The other day, an X user shared a photograph of what appears to be actor Timothée Chalamet with a completely bald head. The caption reads, "Timothée Chalamet reveals new bald look to 'mixed' reactions." In just a single day, the post gained over 2,500 likes, 1,300 reposts and over 3 million views.
While the image might look real, it's actually a Photoshop edit, likely created by the original poster. The original photograph was featured on the cover of the 2017 British GQ Style magazine and shows Chalamet with a full head of hair, as we're all used to seeing him. The post and the caption are simply jokes.
How Is 'Bald Timothée Chalamet' Used In Memes?
The bald Timothée Chalamet post has exploded on X and has quickly become a meme. Many people are very amused to see Chalamet bald and are taking to photoshop to imagine the roles that Chalamet might be able to play as a bald man. This has resulted in tons of edits over the past few days altering bald Chalamet in countless ways.
Some of the most popular photoshops include Chalamet as Pim from Smiling Friends, as Frieza from Dragon Ball and as the Heavy from Team Fortress 2.
If there's a bald character out there, Chalamet has probably been depicted as him thanks to the Photoshop edits, and if he hasn't, he will be, soon.
For the full history of Bald Timothée Chalamet, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
