Mustaches have been worn in a variety of ways throughout the years—from thick, full bushes to subtle, groomed shapes. Curious to see who sported the most talked-about upper lip look the year you were born? Click through to see 40 years of famous facial hair.
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1980: Burt Reynolds
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Burt Reynolds defined the macho, rugged masculinity of '80s film and TV heartthrobs thanks to his signature bold mustache.
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1981: Prince
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The iconic musician and performer kept a neat, trimmed 'stache that complemented his groovy outfits and various hairstyles.
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1982: Rollie Fingers
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Even though Fingers was a legendary baseball pitcher, he was equally known for his performance on the field as his signature handlebar mustache.
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1983: Eddie Murphy
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The comedian and actor has been performing since the '80s but never seems to age—perhaps he can thank his go-to mustache for that.
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1984: Freddie Mercury
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Whether he was serving full-on glam or dressing up in flamboyant costumes, the Queen frontman's mustache was always part of the total package.
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1985: Tom Selleck
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The Magnum, P.I. actor's rugged good looks and '80s flair had a lot to do with his signature mustache, which was equal parts bold and dapper.
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1986: Sonny Bono
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One half of the singing duo Sonny & Cher kept a striking, well-groomed mustache for much of his adult life.
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1987: Geraldo Rivera
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This mustache has not changed one bit over the years, seeing as how Rivera maintains the same style to this day. Now that's commitment.
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1988: John Waters
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How did the famous actor/director manage to keep such a pencil-thin 'stache that barely grazed his upper lip? Perhaps we'll never know.
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1989: Goose Gossage
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While scoring a ton of points on the baseball field, Gossage also scored major style points for adhering to his signature horseshoe mustache that he still wears to this day as a sports commentator.
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1990: Lionel Richie
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Richie's famous mustache was not just an act. It defined his whole style throughout his music career and has become part of his trademark look.
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1991: Jeff Foxworthy
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You might be surprised to find out that Foxworthy has been rocking what's become one of the most famous mustaches in stand-up since 11th grade.
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1992: Will Smith
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The Fresh Prince of Bel Air came to form an integral part of early '90s culture, and Smith's character's mustache had just the right amount of subtlety and shape that framed his face nicely.
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1993: Randy Johnson
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What is it about famous baseball players and their equally famous stubble? Johnson's mustache never went away, whether he was off the field or throwing record-making strikeouts.
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1994: LL Cool J
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The iconic actor gained huge recognition in the '90s, and his soft, intricate mustache came to form part of his overall hip hop persona.
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1995: Yanni
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The famous Greek musician's mustache truly made the man. It was almost as iconic as his Live at the Acropolis concert.
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1996: Harrison Ford
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There was a moment in the mid-'90s where actor Harrison Ford had a mustache phase that was very well-received.
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1997: George Galloway
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The British politician's thick, pronounced mustache became a part of his signature look as he led his constituents.
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1998: Bill Murray
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The famous actor used his mustache in a variety of contexts, most notably in movies like Rushmore for the character of Herman Blume.
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The civil rights activist and minister's weight fluctuations have always been closely watched, but one thing that hasn't changed is his trusty mustache.