After running for 11 seasons on A&E, Duck Dynasty has more than proven its popularity and entertainment power as a reality TV show. It has shown us the Robertsons, a family in Louisiana with strong religious faith and a duck business worth millions of dollars. Despite the fact that most of the audiences think they are the latest version of the Beverly Hillbillies, the men in this family are known for their untamed and long beards! One of them specifically shaved his beard in its entirety which created a drastic change in the way he looked that no one recognized him…
TV Fame
Jase, one of the Robertson brothers, rose to fame not only for his bushy beard but also for his witty comments. However, he recently informed his fans that it was finally time to bid his bushy beard goodbye. No one could predict how he would look. It appeared that even his own wife did not know how he would look without the beard and was surprised by the result.
TV Fame
The Robertson Patriarch
The patriarch of the family, Phil Robertson, is also the founder of their thriving duck calling business. He was a skillful football quarterback back in his time at Louisiana Tech that he was even scouted there for the NFL. He turned down the incredible opportunity because it would get in the way of the duck hunting season! In 1973, he started his very own duck call company which became very successful and it was just the beginning.
The Robertson Patriarch
Fame By Facial Hair
Every single male in the Robertson family grew out their beards in accordance with their outdoor lifestyle in the south. Their beards are now their trademark and are even an essential part of their duck hunting enterprise. Thanks to the popularity they have gained, the beards are never coming off. This is why fans and even Jase’s family were all so surprised when he decided to cut it all off.
Fame By Facial Hair
The Robertson Family
In the reality show, you will see that there are many members of this close-knit family. One of the couples on the show is Phil Robertson and his wife Miss Kay who tied the knot when she was just 15 years old. The two of them have four sons together, namely: Alan, Jase, Jep, and Willie. All of the said children have a family of their own, but they still actively participate in how their duck-hunting business is run. A lot of the grandchildren also play important roles on the show. One of them, Willie’s daughter, even joined the competition Dancing With the Stars! But however close the family is, they still had no idea what Jase had in mind when it came to his beard.
The Robertson Family
Duck Dynasty Dilemma
Were you an avid fan? Then, you’ve most likely heard of the controversy that surrounded the Duck Dynasty. We are referring to the time when Phil, who had a magazine interview, released some offensive statements. This caused the short suspension of the program, and some claim that it was also the reason why the ratings of the said show dropped. Consequently, the show was altogether stopped after enjoying 11 bankable seasons. This led us to the question whether this was also Jase’s reason for getting rid of his beard.
Duck Dynasty Dilemma
The Funny And Good-Looking One
Jase Robertson is Phil Robertson’s and Miss Kay’s second child. Now, he also works as the COO of the family business. If you’ve seen the show, you might remember that he is both the funniest and the most good-looking among the sons of Miss Kay and Phil Robertson. But we still wonder what made him decide to shave off his famous beard.
The Funny And Good-Looking One
A Good Reason
Despite the fact that all the Robertson men have long, bushy beards, Jase’s beard is a bit more special than the others. This may be one of the reasons why many of their fans and relatives were surprised when he finally decided to bid his facial hair goodbye. What’s great about his decision was that he chose to do it for an incredible reason that was very close to his heart.
A Good Reason
His Little Girl
His daughter, Mia, was born with a cleft lip and palate. This is a condition that naturally happens when the baby’s top lip doesn’t form normally while it is still inside the mother’s womb and the skull doesn’t get attached to the top of the mouth correctly. Fortunately, this is not a serious condition and can be treated easily with a surgical procedure. However, this might cause the child to have some speech difficulties as he or she grows up.
His Little Girl
Support From Fans
Mia had the corrective surgery in 2014 to connect the lip and palate properly. Jase and his wife were nervous about the surgery that their precious daughter would have to go through. But they were amazed at the amount of support that they received from their fans at the time. It must have been the time when they decided to start their own charity that would focus on helping children who have the same condition.
Support From Fans
The Mia Moo Fund
Jase then started to work on raising funds for the foundation that he and his wife Missy made in honor of their daughter Mia. The organization was named the “Mia Moo Fund.” Cute, right? They did something that was personally important to them and also to pay tribute to their beloved daughter.
The Mia Moo Fund
Setting Their Goals
If they were set on meeting their goals, they had to raise a lot of funds for their charity to successfully help those who have the same condition as Mia. This is exactly the reason why Jase decided to get rid of his beard. The said pledge would not only be beneficial to the charity but also to Jase’s wife, Missy, who hasn’t seen him without a beard for seven years! He committed to shaving his beard off if they managed to raise a hundred thousand dollars. However, Jase was still not confident that they could raise the said amount.
Setting Their Goals
Beardless Robertson Brother
Although most of the Roberston men had beards, Al, their eldest brother didn’t really follow such tradition. He was seen clean-shaven when the show was televised. Jase himself trimmed his brief a few times in the past, usually in between filming, so he could grow his beard out in front of the cameras. However, he hasn’t sported the clean-shaven look for seven years.
Beardless Robertson Brother
People With No Beards
The Duck Dynasty’s avid fans were totally shocked when the news came out that Jase had pledged to shave his beard off. After all, they had seen him stating opposing views about it on a previous episode. He would say, “There are two kinds of people without beards, children, and women, I am neither.” His comment may have been playful, but we seriously doubt if he would be laughing after losing his beard.
People With No Beards
Desire To Be Anonymous
This famous personality from the Duck Dynasty has once considered getting rid of his beloved beard. In fact, in a 2013 interview, he talked about saying goodbye to his beard after the show is done. However, the reason he stated then was not for charity but for his desire for the public not to recognize him! He had such a thought because fans would always walk up to him and ask him for photos.
Desire To Be Anonymous
Time To Say Goodbye
Although his motive now for shaving off his beard is quite noble, it was still a decision that took an awful amount of thinking through before he could do anything. He appeared to even experience getting cold feet which were understandable as it would be such a significant change for him. A beard was useful to a duck hunter as it would help him camouflage in the environment. After doing a lot of thinking, Jase finally decided that saying goodbye to his beard would help their charity and their cause.
Time To Say Goodbye
Problems Came With It
Even though beards are quite useful in the duck hunting field, they also come with a cost. Jase experienced getting held off at the airport and was subjected to an extremely thorough search because of his long beard. It was even longer since it was at the end of a season. Airport security felt the need to search him because of how he looked.
Problems Came With It
Mistaken For A Caveman
Once the security search was done by the airport staff, he was once again stopped, this time by a fan who asked for his autograph. Jase gave him one and started a conversation with the young boy. However, it turned out that the boy had never heard of the show before but thought that Jase was a Geico caveman! After such a hilarious encounter, it was safe to say that he found the whole shaving-off-his-beard business a lot more reasonable.
Mistaken For A Caveman
Thanks To The Beard
Both Jase and his beard are very important to the family business. Because of his hard work and dedication, Jase was able to amass a staggering net worth of $10 million. Jase could decide to retire anytime and not starve for it, but instead, he chose to shift his focus on a noble cause.
Thanks To The Beard
After The Show
After the Duck Dynasty ended, Jase thought that it was time to spend more time with his family and friends. He started a website named “CamoFix,” which aims to inform their fans about what is happening with their lives after their long-running reality TV show. He also appeared in some Christian events and gatherings to show his support. Now that he doesn’t have to film for the said show, he has the time to pay more attention to the things that he is really passionate about.
After The Show
Making The Announcement
When Jase announced that he was going to shave off his beard in June, many of his fans were surprised. He and Missy appeared on the Fox morning show to discuss this as well as his reasons behind such a huge decision. They have already set the date and it’s on September 4. Jase had already informed his barber about it. It appeared that Missy had totally forgotten how her husband looked without any beard! Duck Dynasty certainly found the said event exciting. At last, it was time to reveal what Jase looked like minus his famous beard.
Making The Announcement
A New Look
Jase had already expected that the ‘event’ would create a lot of fanfare from their fans that’s why he decided to stream the whole thing on Facebook live. While he was sitting on the chair, Missy took over the camera and recorded every detail. His friend was responsible for shaving his beard off and styling his hair to match his new look. You will be pleased with how the whole family reacted to his new appearance.
A New Look
Her New Husband
As was predicted, Jase looked totally different without his beard! His new clean-cut look has dramatically highlighted the difference in his new appearance now from the rest of his brothers. All of the family members were quite happy about the result, but Missy was actually the one who was the most pleased about it. She said that Jase looked like a different man but she liked his new look now. She even shared on Twitter that she had started flirting with him more now after his makeover. We totally get what she means as we also can’t believe the transformation.
Her New Husband
Growing It Back
Even though his fans knew that he would eventually grow his beard back, they still took the time to really see and appreciate how he looked without the beard. He might have a tougher time when he hunts, but his wife’s reaction alone made the whole thing worth it. What’s more important is that he managed to raise the funds they needed for their foundation, which also made his whole family proud of him and his efforts.
Growing It Back
Clean-Cut Kids
There was once a time when the Robertson men didn’t have beards. Surprising, right? Who would have guessed that they all looked very handsome under all those beards? Ladies, you’ll surely love how they looked!
Clean-Cut Kids
The Boys Before
Looking at this photo, you’ll see how our favorite Duck Dynasty stars have grown over the years. The brothers Willie, Jase, and Jep sure looked like they were up to no good in this picture.
The Boys Before
Sergeant Si Sans Beard
Si Robertson also used to look really cool in a clean-cut look as well. We probably wouldn’t guess it was him without the beard! Well, doesn’t he look like a really dashing Sergeant? Which do you like more him with the beard or without it?
Sergeant Si Sans Beard
Marriage Through The Years
Wow! Looking at their wedding photo, Jase definitely looked like a different man from the one we had grown to love on TV. Missy is excited to see his face without all the beard covering it once again. He looks just like the man she married!
Marriage Through The Years
All Smiles
No one would have been able to tell that this is the same family we had grown to love on the famous reality TV show Duck Dynasty. Our minds are blown away by this. Time can definitely change everyone.
All Smiles
Young And Smitten
Take a look at this picture of the two when they were still a lot younger. They look like the perfect example of American Sweethearts. We absolutely love them and this photo of them!
Young And Smitten
Island Joy
These lovebirds are definitely enjoying the vibes in Hawaii! We are so excited to see this old picture. They may look a lot different now that they are older, but this photo sure is a good shot.
Island Joy
Phil Of The Past
We’d bet that you wouldn’t have guessed that Phil used to look like this! He looked so angelic and innocent. We wonder if he knew he would be sporting such a famous beard when got older…
Phil Of The Past
Eminem Wannabe
This photo is clearly glorious! But we’re not so if Stan would want the world to see this old picture. He definitely looked like he was in a music video of Eminem.
Eminem Wannabe
Mischievous Little Kids
During an interview, Willie admitted that their growing up years were “rough and tough…it created us to be independent and real confident.” We’re sure that no one thought that one of these cute little kids would run a multi-million dollar company one day! It was obvious that these boys were thinking of goofing around than focusing on the camera in front of them.
Mischievous Little Kids
Back In The Day
Jase once thought that the show would not be successful. He said, “rough and tough…it created us to be independent and real confident.” The young men in this picture looked like they were enjoying their family business’ success as well as their bread-free faces.
Back In The Day
Happy Together
In one interview, Willie talked about his marriage and family. He said, “Our marriage has been tested: tons of kids, growing businesses and working with family on both sides. And it’s withstood all that. You either melt and crash or you become strong. We’re strong.” Their whole family had been on a beautiful beach vacation when this picture was taken. Just take a look at Willie’s hair!
Happy Together
No Way
According to Willie, he has no plans of shaving his beloved beard off, ever. His wife, Korie, seems to be okay with the fact that Willie is dead-set on keeping his beard.
No Way
Making A Killing
The patriarch of the famous Robertson family, Phil, did not only become successful in his duck hunting business, but he was also equally successful in the football field! The amazing athlete in this picture looked like he had a powerful arm. With the success that he currently has and the fortune that he has amassed, we are sure that he has no regrets about not playing in the NFL.
Making A Killing
Professor Phil
You may find it hard to believe, but Phil actually used to be a teacher! He and his wife were teachers at a local high school! You can see that he didn’t have any beard during his teaching stint.
Professor Phil
Remaining There
When they were younger, Phil and Kay Robertsons decided to stay in Louisiana, their home state. They stayed there and eventually created a business empire for their children and future grandchildren. Do you think they had known that they would hit it big time in the future?
Remaining There
The Beginning Of The Beard
When his sons became teenagers, Phil started to grow out his beard. He has not shaved it since then. Once his children finished high school, they too, decided to join him and began letting their beards to grow.
The Beginning Of The Beard
High School Kid
When Willie was in high school, he was an all-star basketball player. He eventually became a successful CEO of his own family duck hunting enterprise. Do you think his smile in this photo helped him succeed and eventually accumulate a fortune worth $25 million?
High School Kid
A Winning Yearbook Smile
Korie, Willie’s wife, said that their youngest child, Bella, has never seen her dad’s clean-shaven face. If she only saw him in his old yearbook photos, she would see what he looked back then without his legendary beard.
A Winning Yearbook Smile
Passing It On
Willie wasn’t the CEO of their family business, but it eventually changed when the children got older. Although we can’t see his dimple now because of the beard, it looks quite prominent in this photo. It’s not surprising then that both Sadie and John Luke inherited the same prominent dimples!
Passing It On
Family Photo Fun
Jase and Missy’s love story started when they were still in high school. The second picture shows them posing for the camera at the time. The first one features Jase with a short beard, together with Missy and their children (Cole, Reed, and Mia).
Family Photo Fun
Prom Photo
Willie and Korie had a similar love story as well. They first saw each other at a summer camp when they were still in third grade. They decided to tie the knot when they were just teenagers. Korie said, “We were together probably three months before we started talking about it, and then we got married within a year — I was 18 and he was 19. No one was pregnant!” Don’t they look adorable in this prom photo?
Prom Photo
Unwinding With Uncle
Sadie Robertson shared on her Tumblr this cute photo of her and her uncle Jep. The picture immediately became viral! This shows that the Robertson family has such a huge fan base, and Sadie is extremely popular.
Unwinding With Uncle
Doing It Right
Korie and Willie’s son, John Luke, also chose to follow the family tradition of having a long, bushy beard. We don’t know what would happen if they choose to be different, but we sure want to know. In this photo, you can clearly see his resemblance to his father!
Doing It Right
Tying The Knot
Just recently, John Luke married his longtime girlfriend Mary Kate. There were 700 guests who attended the wedding which was held at the family farm. The newlyweds both went to Liberty University and are eager to start their own family.
Tying The Knot
Faux Pas
The Duck Dynasty stars may have a huge fan base, but their fashion is not always good. Jase even experienced getting kicked out of the Trump International Hotel in New York City because one of its staff members thought he was a homeless man.
Faux Pas
Supporting The POTUS
In the 2016 presidential election, Willie was a passionate and vocal supporter of the Republican candidate and the present President, Donald Trump. We’re certain that he was very happy about the result of the election!
Supporting The POTUS
Meeting Barack Obama
In 2013, Willie and Korie Robertson got the chance to be at the White House Correspondents’ dinner. They even met President Barack Obama who said that he was a fan of the Duck Dynasty. Awesome!
Meeting Barack Obama
Political Friends
Willie and Korie Robertsons are also friends with Eric and Lara Trump, and in the 2016 presidential elections, the Robertson couple made a huge donation to the Trump campaign. Is there a chance for Eric Trump to sport a long, bushy beard like his friend?
Political Friends
Al The Wild Child
You may have the impression that Al, the first brother to sport a beardless look, is a conservative man. However, you’d be surprised to know that this brother’s past was rather wild. Perhaps, things would have gone in the opposite direction if he grew out his beard.
Al The Wild Child
A Tragedy
Sadly, just last year, the Robertsons lost a family member to cancer. If you watched the show avidly, then you’d know how close the family is. They always supported each other when tough times came. We were definitely touched by how they grieved and honored the family members that they’ve lost.
A Tragedy
Welcome To Robertson Row
A lot of the family members of this famous family actually live near each other. The place is now known as the “Robertson Row.” There are eight houses in the said row and the four Robertson brothers live in four of those houses. The other four houses are the residences of their extended family members as well as close family friends. With this setup, you can see how close they are and you can just imagine the pain they must have gone through in seeing one of their family members die because of cancer.
Welcome To Robertson Row
A Sad Day
One of the houses found in “Robertson Row” was where John and Chrys Howard live. They are Korie’s parents. Since her parents are also an important part of the family, they have also been seen on Duck Dynasty a couple of times. The show’s fans have come to know the Howards and they were known for being supportive and loving in their roles as parents and grandparents. When one of their cousins died, the whole Robertson family grieved with them and supported them.
A Sad Day
Fighting Cancer
Korie and Willie first met when they were kids at a summer camp. Chrys had been a longtime family friend of the Robertsons who worked as the Camp Ch-To-Ca director. When she lost a family member to cancer, she posted a photo to pay tribute to her cousin on Instagram. She captioned it with: “This past week one of my cousins, Glenn Durham, lost his battle with cancer and gained his heavenly reward.” We can only hope that they get through this loss together as they have always been: a family.
Fighting Cancer