Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson is well-known for his signature red hair and beard. Throughout the show’s 11-year run, viewers knew Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, an iconic role he became world-renowned for.
After seeing the actor onscreen for so long, fans can hardly envision him with any other sort of look. In a new Instagram update, Jesse Tyler Ferguson decided to shake things up a bit, taking his followers by surprise.
Read on to see what fans had to say and see why they nearly didn’t recognize him at first.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Shocks Fans With His Bold New Look
It’s been four years since Modern Family fans said goodbye to the long-running sitcom. But even so, fans are eager to keep up with the stars, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, on social media.
Many watched him on TV for so long that they feel like they know him. And that’s precisely why it was such a shock to many when he dramatically altered his appearance.
In a shocking turn of events, the 48-year-old shaved off his signature red beard.
“Deal with it,” the actor shared, attaching a black and white photo of himself without the iconic scruffle. Of course, most of his friends and followers agreed he still looked incredibly handsome. But without the red beard, he just looked so different.
Ferguson’s husband Justin Mikita simply left a heart-eyed emoji in the comments. Clearly, he appreciated the actor’s new look.
Other Instagram comments included:
- “No I won’t deal with it.”
- “Took me a solid 30 seconds 💀😍”
- “Almost unfollowed thinking “who is this and why am I following this guy?” 🤣😂🤣😂”
- “Why is this a different human.”
The Actor Has Plenty Of Project To Keep Him Busy These Days
Modern Family might be over, but Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s fans can keep up with him on social media. He even has a great podcast, Dinner’s On Me. On the show, he invites big-name celebrities to dinner where they discuss a wide range of topics.
However, there is hope for a Modern Family reboot. Rumors have been swirling about the project all summer long.
“It’s something I can’t really talk about. Isn’t that annoying?” Ferguson said during an appearance on The Talk. “I know. I was on the set with some of my cast mates. It’s not a reboot… Is it a movie? I don’t know.”
What did you think about Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s astonishing new look? Are you hoping to see a Modern Family reboot? Share your own thoughts and opinions in the comments below.
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Nikole Behrens is a 2017 graduate of Ball State University where she finished with a degree in creative writing and a minor in Japanese. Today she is a professional writer for various companies and really enjoys contributing to TV Shows Ace.