A&E gave Duck Dynasty, its long-running reality TV show, 11 seasons on the air. When you consider this fact, there is no way one can deny that the program earned a solid fanbase when it was being broadcasted. The show was how we met the Robertsons of Louisiana, a religious family that made it big in the duck business. There might be viewers who thought of them as nothing more than a newer Beverly Hillbillies, but we think the long beards of the guys contributed to the success of the show. When one of the Robertson men opted for a clean-shaven look, it was a complete revelation…
TV Fame
Jase is one of the Robertson boys. He is best known for his bushy beard and clever comments. Even though it is iconic, he told his fans he was about to shave off his giant beard! Many were taken by surprise when they saw the result. As a matter of fact, his wife was also shocked by what she saw. We bet you will also be surprised by his new look.
TV Fame
The Robertson Patriarch
Phil Robertson is the founder of the lucrative duck calling company as well as the Robertson family patriarch. Once a talented football player during his Louisiana Tech days, he was offered a roster spot on a certain NFL team. He opted to prioritize the duck hunting season over the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented to him. In 1973, Phil decided to launch a duck call business of his own. It became a big hit, although that was only the start of it all.
The Robertson Patriarch
Fame By Facial Hair
The men of the Robertson family all grew out their beards and had distinct ones. It went very well with the outdoor southern lifestyle they had. One could even say that the unique feature has become a vital trademark of the business. The beards are, in fact, so popular that it was never a question of whether they will shave it off. That must be why a lot of fans could not believe what Jase told all of his fans.
Fame By Facial Hair
The Robertson Family
The show is centered on the lives of the tight-knight Robinson family. Phil Robertson and Miss Kay tied the knot when she was only a teenage girl of just 15 years. The lovebirds have four kids together: Alan, Jase, Jep, and Willie. All of them have since started and raised their own families by now, but they have all stayed in the duck-hunting enterprise in their own ways. The grandkids have gone on to become big parts of the show as well. Aside from this, Willie’s kid even took part in Dancing With The Stars at one point. Regardless of how tight they might, we can’t tell how they would feel about Jase though.
The Robertson Family
Duck Dynasty Dilemma
If you like the show, you likely know all about the Duck Dynasty controversy. Of course, we are talking about the time Phil got interviewed by a magazine and said offensive comments. The show got suspended for a brief amount of time when this happened. There are people who speculate that the show’s ratings started to go down after this. Not long after this happened, the show finished with 11 seasons under its belt. Do you think the end of the TV show has something to do with Jase’s decision?
Duck Dynasty Dilemma
The Funny And Good-Looking One
Jase Robertson is the second kid of Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. He now works as the COO for the family enterprise. For most fans of Duck Dynasty, he is known as the funniest and best looking of the brothers. What was the reason he decided it was time to say goodbye to his beard?
The Funny And Good-Looking One
A Good Reason
While all the men in the Roberson family sport long beards, we doubt that anyone can deny that there is something special about the one Jase had. It is one more reason for the shock everyone felt when he let the world know of his plan. Even though it came as a surprise, there is nothing to be angry about. After all, he did this for a rather heroic reason.
A Good Reason
His Little Girl
Mia, his child, had been born with a cleft palate and lip. This is something that occurs naturally, often as a result of the failure of the top lip to form accordingly and the skull to connect with the top of the mouth while still in utero. This might not be a fatal condition and can be addressed with surgery, although it often causes the child to have speech difficulties.
His Little Girl
Support From Fans
Mia underwent the procedure to adjust her cleft palate and lip in 2014. Her parents, Jase and Missy, felt anxious about the surgery their child was about to get. It was a good thing that their fans were there to support them throughout the entire ordeal. We bet this support helped them reach the decision to start their own charity to help other children born with the condition.
Support From Fans
The Mia Moo Fund
Jase started to commit to the idea of the foundation that he and Missy were launching as a tribute of sorts to their daughter. They chose the name “Mia Moo Fund” for the organization. How adorable! The organization was not only meant to honor Mia but also to help a cause that was personal to the family.
The Mia Moo Fund
Setting Their Goals
The two of them knew that they needed a lot of money if they wanted the charity to be a success. Yes, this was the reason Jase pledged to get rid of his beard. By doing so, he hoped people will pay attention to their fundraising campaign. Of course, Missy was also thrilled by the prospect of seeing her husband without a beard after seven long years. Jase promised that he would shave the beard off if they get to a hundred thousand dollars I donations. Back then, he did not know if it was going to work.
Setting Their Goals
Beardless Robertson Brother
While it is true that nearly all the men in the Robertson family sported facial hair, there was a single exception to this rule. Al, the eldest of the brothers, kept his face clean-shaven when the show was on the air. Jase himself trimmed his beard a number of times before, but he mostly trimmed it between taping so it would be regular-length when the time came. He has not been cleanshaven in seven years.
Beardless Robertson Brother
People With No Beards
The loyal viewers of Duck Dynasty were in disbelief when they heard about what Jase was planning to do. Another reason for this was the contradictory statement he once said on the show. The same man once told everyone, “There are two kinds of people without beards, children and women, I am neither.” He made the comment in good fun, although we doubt that this was a laughing matter for him.
People With No Beards
Desire To Be Anonymous
This is not the first time the Duck Dynasty star talked about getting rid of his distinctive facial hair. In 2013, Jase expressed his thoughts about shaving it off after the show’s finale during an interview. That time, he did not plan to do it for charity. Instead, he desired it for the anonymity it would bring him. Anywhere he went, fans approached him for photos. He must have thought it would prevent that from happening.
Desire To Be Anonymous
Time To Say Goodbye
While there is no way we can deny that he had noble intentions for shaving the beard, no one can blame him for having second thoughts. Jase seemed to get cold feet at one point, but this was understandable as it was a big change. Moreover, long beards are ideal for duck hunters to have since it made them blend into the surroundings. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided that his priorities lie in the charity and the advocacy more than anything else. Good on you, Jase!
Time To Say Goodbye
Problems Came With It
We already told you that the beard is useful when duck hunting, but it is not all fun and games. In fact, there was a time when he was given an additional mandatory search while he was at the airport. His beard was extra long at the time because it was the end of duck hunting season.
Problems Came With It
Mistaken For A Caveman
He underwent a thorough inspection at the hands of the airport personnel. After that, he was approached by a fan who wanted an autograph. Jase signed one for the kid and talked to the young boy. However, he soon realized that this was not a fan of the show! No, the child believed Jase was a Geico caveman. While it was funny, could it have been the last straw for him?
Mistaken For A Caveman
Thanks To The Beard
Jase, together with his long beard, is an important part of the family enterprise. He has managed to boost his net worth to $10 million thanks to all his hard work and dedication! Even though he has the means to retire as soon as he wants, he wanted to help out people in need.
Thanks To The Beard
After The Show
With the cancellation of Duck Dynasty, Jase started to spend a lot of time around the people he loves. He launched “CamoFix”, a website that serves as his platform to let fans know what is happening with everyone now that the show was over. Aside from that, he has made appearances at various Christian events to show them his support. Now that he is no longer locked onto a filming schedule, Jase decided to take this opportunity and work on something that is important to him.
After The Show
Making The Announcement
Jase made the announcement that he was shaving the beard sometime in June. He did this by going on the Fox morning show with his wife to let the whole world know about the Big Shave. Many fans could not believe that this was actually happening. Apparently, there was already a date set for it: September 4. Jase even talked to his barber about it already. We think it’s funny that Missy could not even remember what he used to look like before he grew out his beard. Of course, it was the talk of the town for Duck Dynasty fans. What was the television star going to look like without it?
Making The Announcement
A New Look
Jase knew that this moment was going to cause a lot of excitement among the supporters of the show. That is the very reason they went on Facebook live to document the event. While he sat in the barber chair, Missy took over and caught everything on camera. His friend then went to work, shaved his beard off, and fixed his hair so it would look good with his new look. How did the family feel about it?
A New Look
Her New Husband
It was not unexpected, but everyone still could not believe how different Jase looked now that the beard was gone! With his clean-cut appearance, everyone saw how different he and his brothers looked. While people were happy with his new look, Missy was the one most thrilled about it. If you ask her, Jase now looked like an entirely different person. However, she liked it a lot. In fact, she told her Twitter followers she was flirting with her husband more often nowadays. Well, who can blame her after the makeover?
Her New Husband
Growing It Back
While people knew that there was a strong likelihood that he would grow his bead back, they still took some time to appreciate his cleanshaven face. Although it meant that hunting would be more difficult, the way Missy reacted probably made it worth it. Not only that, but he was also able to make an impressive amount of money for the foundation! His family took pride in the efforts he made.
Growing It Back
Clean-Cut Kids
We know it sounds shocking, but can you believe that there was a time when all the Robertson boys had no facial hair whatsoever? We hope you are ready to see how they looked without the beards!
Clean-Cut Kids
The Boys Before
If you want to see how much the boys of Duck Dynasty have changed over the years, you only need to look at this photo! Jep, Willie, and Jase look both innocent and mischievous at the same time.
The Boys Before
Sergeant Si Sans Beard
Did you know that Si Robertson used to go beardless as well? We doubt that we would have recognized it is the same person we know, but he sure looked like a dashing young man. Which look do you prefer?
Sergeant Si Sans Beard
Marriage Through The Years
Whoa, Jase looks a lot different when he and Missy just got married! She really was telling the truth, wasn’t she? It is now as clear as day to us why she was so excited for him to go beardless again.
Marriage Through The Years
All Smiles
Wow, can you believe that these are the people who would eventually become the stars of a hit reality show called Duck Dynasty? This is certainly a special image, especially if you are a big fan of the show.
All Smiles
Young And Smitten
Should we take another look at what Jase and Missy used to look like when they were a lot younger? This shows us that they were true blue American sweethearts. This is such a great photo of them.
Young And Smitten
Island Joy
In this photo, the couple seems to be having a blast on their holiday. We are delighted by this old photo that gives us Hawaiian vibes. They might look considerably different by now, but we love this anyway.
Island Joy
Phil Of The Past
As you can see below, Phil looked as innocent as a baby lamb when he was younger. The photo is all the proof we need! Hmm, did he have any idea he would grow out a legendary beard when this was taken?
Phil Of The Past
Eminem Wannabe
Aww, this photo of Stan should be a national treasure. However, we bet he does not feel that way at all. Although it is an adorable photo, it looked like he should be in a music video for some Eminem rap.
Eminem Wannabe
Mischievous Little Kids
There was a time when Willie was interviewed. He said they were raised “rough and tough…it created us to be independent and real confident.” Even so, we doubt that they had any clue whatsoever that they would be part of a multimillion duck hunting company in the future. They were just kids, after all.
Mischievous Little Kids
Back In The Day
Jase did not have such high hopes for the show when it was only starting out. He stated, “We grew up real poor. There were four boys and my parents in a two-bedroom house. So I cannot believe this.” All of the boys had been sporting the cleanshaven look when this was taken. Ah, youth!
Back In The Day
Happy Together
In yet another interview, Willie got the chance to express his views on family and marriage. Here’s what 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.” Don’t you just love this photo of the family having some fun in the sun? We sure do!
Happy Together
No Way
Unlike Jase, Willie is determined to keep his beard for as long as he possibly could. The good thing here is that Korie, his spouse, is fine with keeping things the way they are. We are happy for them!
No Way
Making A Killing
Phil is the Robertson family patriarch. As we have mentioned earlier, he did not only do well in duck hunting, but he also killed it on the field. As a young athlete, he sure looked like a completely different person. Considering his current net worth and success, we are sure he does not regret his decision!
Making A Killing
Professor Phil
Yup, it is hard for us to think of Phil as something other than a duck hunter. However, there was a time when he was – get this – a high school teacher! He and Miss Kay used to work at the local high school.
Professor Phil
Remaining There
As young adults, Phil and Kay decided that it would be best to simply stay in Louisiana, their home state. The two of them stayed there and created a legacy for their children and grandchildren. Do you think they had any inkling that they would one day become reality television stars?
Remaining There
The Beginning Of The Beard
When his sons hit their teen years, Phil Robertson decided it was time to grow out his beard. He has not cut it off since then! When the boys all graduated from high school, they chose to follow his example.
The Beginning Of The Beard
High School Kid
Willie had been an excellent basketball player when he was still in high school. That is a pretty far cry from the CEO of the family’s duck hunting company! Do you think his million-dollar smile helped him make a fortune of $25 million?
High School Kid
A Winning Yearbook Smile
According to Korie, Willie’s wife, their daughter Bella has no clue what he looks like without a beard. We don’t know if she’ll see it in person, but she just needs to look at his old yearbook photos to find out!
A Winning Yearbook Smile
Passing It On
Willie only took over the position of CEO when his children were no longer very young. Even though his beard has since covered the dimples on his cheeks, they are rather prominent. Isn’t it delightful to see that John Luke and Sadie inherited them from him? Aww.
Passing It On
Family Photo Fun
Missy and Jase got together when they were still in high school. In the second photo, you can see them during this point in their lives. In the first one, they are already accompanied by Reed, Cole, and Mia.
Family Photo Fun
Prom Photo
What about Korie and Willie? The two first got to know each other in the third grade. They went to the same summer camp! When they were teens, they decided to get hitched. She 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!” Below, you can see them smiling for their prom photo.
Prom Photo
Unwinding With Uncle
On her Tumblr blog, Sadie Robertson wanted to show her followers this great photo of her as a child with her uncle Jep. It went viral after she posted it! While the Robertsons are all popular, she is especially popular.
Unwinding With Uncle
Doing It Right
John Luke Robertson, Willie’s son, made the decision to stick to the beard tradition that runs in the family. Here, you can see what is likely the start of what is going to be a great beard in the future.
Doing It Right
Tying The Knot
John Luke and Mary Kate, his longtime partner, decided to get married recently. They held a ceremony on the family farm that was attended by 700 people. Both lovebirds studied at Liberty University. They hope to begin their own family sooner than later!
Tying The Knot
Faux Pas
We all know that the Duck Dynasty stars have a lot of fans who support them, but it looks like their wardrobes could use an upgrade or two. The 5-star Trump International Hotel New York actually kicked out Jase since employees thought he was a homeless person.
Faux Pas
Supporting The POTUS
In 2016, Willie expressed his support for one of the presidential candidates. He actually campaigned for the Republican candidate at the time. We are, of course, referring to the 45th and current President of the United States: Donald Trump.
Supporting The POTUS
Meeting Barack Obama
Willie and Korie Robertson had the opportunity to rub shoulders with VIPs at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in 2013. They even met President Barack Obama. Who would have ever guessed that the former President of the United States is a Duck Dynasty fan himself?
Meeting Barack Obama
Political Friends
Willie and Korie Robertson are friends with Eric and Lara Trump! As a matter of fact, the TV couple donated a considerable amount of money to the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential race. Will Eric Trump ever grow out a beard like his friend? We doubt it, but let us hope so!
Political Friends
Al The Wild Child
There are people who think Al is conservative because he decided to sport a cleanshaven face instead of a beard. Nope – the eldest brother was actually pretty wild before. Perhaps going beardless is an act of rebellion?
Al The Wild Child
A Tragedy
Just last year, the Robinsons had to say goodbye to one of their members after losing a battle with cancer. If you watch the show, there is no way you would have failed to see how close they all were. They were ready to support their loved ones when they needed to. It is always touching to see them mourn and honor those who have passed.
A Tragedy
Welcome To Robertson Row
The Robertsons mostly live near one another in a place that has come to be known as “Robertson Row”. With eight houses in their own neighborhood, it serves as the family’s cul-de-sac. Each of the Robertson boys lives in a house of their own. The other four houses go to close family friends and other family members. Now that you know this, you can probably figure out why it hurt so much when one of their own died of cancer.
Welcome To Robertson Row
A Sad Day
As a matter of fact, one of the “Robertson Row” homes not occupied by the brothers go to John and Chrys Howard. Of course, they are none other than the parents of Korie Robertson. Her parents have become an important part of the clan and even made guest appearances on the Duck Dynasty show before. Fans know they are great parents and grandparents. When their cousin succumbed to cancer, the entire Robertson clan grieved with them and showed them their support.
A Sad Day
Fighting Cancer
Korie and Willie had only been little kids when they first met at the summer camp. It is interesting to hear that Chrys was actually a good friend of the Robertsons. She also worked as the camp director at Camp Ch-To-Ca. When her cousin died, she went on Instagram to pay tribute to her cousin. This is what she had to say about the terrible loss: “This past week one of my cousins, Glenn Durham, lost his battle with cancer and gained his heavenly reward.” We are glad the Robertsons were around to give her the support she needed.
Fighting Cancer