Attention: Matt Damon Has a Ponytail

Has he taken a cue from other male celebrities?

The appeal of the man-bun, actively debated amongst contemporary fashion-minded folks, is certainly controversial. But amidst the discussion of beards, buns, and bangs, we’ve forgotten the most classic of do-ups: the pony tail.

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Matt Damon made waves at a Beijing press conference today when he debuted a decidedly grunge ponytail: a new look for the usually clean-cut Bourne actor.

Mr. Damon's new look. (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)
Mr. Damon’s new look. (Photo: ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Though the hairstyle change is no doubt shocking, Mr. Damon is not alone in rocking a ponytail’d ‘do. Let’s take a look at some of the best ponytails the fine men of Hollywood have to offer.

David Beckham, proud, long-term ponytail patron continues to sport the look:

David Beckham fixes his hair (Photo by Dimitar Dilkoff/Getty Images)
David Beckham has always loved a good ponytail. (Photo by Dimitar Dilkoff/Getty Images)

Brad Pitt was perhaps a ponytail icon for Mr. Damon:

A long-haired Brad Pitt in L.A. (Photo by GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
A long-haired Brad Pitt in L.A. (Photo by GVK/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

An always-hansome Chris Hemsworth:

Chris Hemsworth in New York City (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
Chris Hemsworth in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)

Snoop Dogg is known to wear his long hair in a ponytail:

Snoop Dogg shows off his pony tail (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)
Snoop Dogg shows off his pony tail (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Teenage heart throb Justin Bieber has even gotten on board:

Justin Bieber rocked a ponytail in this Instagram picture that he posted in this Spring at Coachella with the caption “#ponytails.” (Photo: Courtesy of Justin Bieber’s Instagram)
Justin Bieber rocked a ponytail in this Instagram picture that he posted in this Spring at Coachella with the caption “#ponytails.” (Photo: Courtesy of Justin Bieber’s Instagram)

Kudos to you, Mr. Damon.

Matt Damon and Andy Lau attend The Great Wall press conference on July 2, 2015 in Beijing, China.  (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ Getty Images)
Matt Damon and Andy Lau attend The Great Wall press conference on July 2, 2015 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ Getty Images)

Attention: Matt Damon Has a Ponytail