# Horrendously Hairy Actresses These Bearded Female Celebrities are Burly By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearded-female-celebrities1 References: [popgive](http://www.popgive.com/2012/04/female-celebrities-with-beards.html) & [freakingnews](http://www.freakingnews.com/Bearded-Women-Pictures--2711.asp) The Photoshop wizards over at FreakingNews.com have produced a slew of bearded female celebrities that might have a hard time getting through the casting stage. Bearded ladies were a staple of the old-time circus scene, but as far as modern attractions go, they are a rare breed. The brilliant minds behind these ferociously fibrous Photoshops would not stand for this poverty of [female facial hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubic-hair-skin). No, they went straight to work adorning some of the world’s most beautiful and elegant women with thick swaths of [burly man-hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-beard-care). The images burn themselves into your mind like a branding iron. There is something about Keira Knightley’s mustache and chest hair that lingers in the mind, but hopefully this will be forgotten after a re-watch of Pirates of the Caribbean! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Makeovers:** Using virtual reality technology, individuals can experiment with different styles and looks, including the addition of facial hair. - **Gender Fluid Beauty Standards:** Challenging traditional gender norms, androgynous beauty standards are emerging and allowing for greater acceptance of nonconformity. - **Viral Photo Manipulation:** The use of photo editing software to alter and manipulate images for humorous or artistic effect is becoming increasingly popular. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** With the rise of gender fluidity and experimentation, cosmetics companies can take advantage of a market that is increasingly open to diverse styles and looks. - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality technology has the potential to revolutionize the beauty industry by allowing consumers to experiment with products and styles before making a purchase. - **Photography and Digital Art:** As viral photo manipulation becomes more popular, photographers and digital artists have the opportunity to explore new ways of expressing creativity and humor through their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honest Shaving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/any-hair-anywhere.md) - [Playful Body Hair Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-chia-pet.md) - [Humorous Star-Studded Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-the-mustaches.md) - [Unique Real Facial Hair Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollar-shave-club1.md) - [Female Hero Namesake Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-nose-kate-whiskey.md) - [Body Hair-Centric Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fur-kits.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Creative Ad Responses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiehls-response.md) - [Hilarious Female-Supporting Beer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaver-water.md)