Can You Identify These Celebrities If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?

By: Emily Maggrett
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Can You Identify These Celebrities If We Give Them Fake Mustaches?
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About This Quiz

So, you think you're a big smartie, right? Just a total genius who's killing it every day, using your giant brain to slay problems? Well, here's a problem for you: Can you recognize luminous actress Lupita Nyong'o, even when we've cleverly Photoshopped a mustache across her perfect face? 

You may think the answer to this question is, "Yes, of course," but we think you'd be BIG WRONG. Why? Well, for one thing, mustaches can be really confusing. We mean, haven't you ever failed to recognize a guy because he was using one as a brilliant disguise? We have, and it hurt. Are you saying that you're better than us? Then prove your powers of perception and take this quiz!

We've put together an incredibly difficult line-up of Photoshopped pictures of celebrities for you to ponder, each one's million-dollar visage obscured by a lip rug. Your mission, if you chose to accept it, is to see past those distracting mustaches and into the celebrities' souls, which will allow you to guess their names correctly. If you guess them wrong, well, that's okay — it just means you're human. But if you guess them right, glory awaits ... It will prove you're one of the smartest people we've ever encountered. So, do you dare to take on this challenge? If so, let's get quizzing!



Zendaya mustache
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Wow, this celeb is a 10 even with a giant mustache! Who is she?
Tessa Thompson
Zendaya
Zoe Kravitz
Taraji P. Henson
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Actress and singer Zendaya was on the Disney Channel for years before slaying as MJ in "Spider Man: Homecoming" and blowing up. She had to release her first few tracks independently but has now been signed by Hollywood Records.

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Beyonce mustache
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Does a mustache disguise the identity of this queen?
Nope. That's Regina King!
Nope. That's Gabrielle Union!
Nope. That's Tessa Thompson!
Nope. That's Beyoncé!
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What can we say about Beyoncé that hasn't been said? We wouldn't want her to smash up our car with a baseball bat and set it on fire! But seriously, eternal respect to Queen Bey. "Lemonade" may be the best music video of all time.

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Donald Glover mustache
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He's a writer, an actor and a rapper who's usually clean-shaven. Now that he isn't, do you know his name?
Michael B. Jordan
Jordan Peele
Frank Ocean
Donald Glover
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Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, seems to have accomplished more before age 40 than most people do in a lifetime. He wrote for "30 Rock," starred on "Community" and topped the charts as Childish Gambino, THEN he decided to create, star in and direct cult hit TV show "Atlanta," plus he played young Lando in "Star Wars." #Goals

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Ed Sheeran mustache
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If you can guess the name of this redheaded singer when he's 'stached-up, we'll be so impressed! So ... can you?
Eddie Redmayne
Rupert Grint
Ed Sheerhan
Sam Smith
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You can't say that Ed Sheeran isn't living his best life. His songs top the charts, he's besties with Tay-Tay and they even let him guest-star on "Game of Thrones." Pretty good, Ed. Pretty good.

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Bella Thorne mustache
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Here's a mystery for you ... discovering the identity of this beautiful mustached woman. Won't you please tell us her name?
Madelaine Petsch
Zoey Deutch
Lake Bell
Bella Thorne
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"Bella" means "beautiful" in Italian, and Bella Thorne certainly is that! She's also pretty funny. Bella was great on "Big Love" and even more hilarious in "The DUFF." Her Instagram game is DRIPPING.

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Liam Hemsworth mustache
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This guy's mustache is *haunting* us. Who is he?
Liam Hemsworth
Brandon Flynn
Pierson Fode
Zac Efron
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Wrong Answer

Australian hunk Liam Hemsworth is also Mr. Miley Cyrus. Yes, even though Miley wrote revenge jam "Wrecking Ball" about it, they later hooked back up and are now married AF. But that's not the only interesting thing about Liam — he's actually a gifted actor who tugged our heartstrings in "The Hunger Games" series.

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Sophie Turner mustache
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Sure, the mustache is confusing, but you can still name this female TV star, right?
It's Sophie Turner!
It's Debra Messing!
It's Saoirse Ronan!
It's Karen Gillan!
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English actress Sophie Turner is most famous for playing Sansa Stark on "Game of Thrones." You might also recognize her as the wife of former teen sensation Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers.

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Billie Eilish mustache
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Pretend like this singer DOESN'T have a giant mustache on her face. Do you know her name now?
Lorde
Lana Del Rey
Jenny Lewis
Billie Eilish
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Wrong Answer

Billie Eilish is just 17, but she's world-freaking-famous. Why? It might have something to do with her music, which features starkly honest lyrics, or it might have to do with "hot zombie" looks. Either way, we stan.

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Gigi Hadid mustache
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This young blonde is one of Gen Z's most famous celebrities. But does this mustache keep you from recognizing her?
No, that's Zendaya.
No, that's Gigi Hadid.
No, that's Selena Gomez.
No, that's Taylor Swift.
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The daughter of Yolanda Hadid, one of the stars of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," Gigi's fame now eclipses her mother's, thanks to her Instagram-friendly relationship with Zayn Malik and well-photographed friendship with Taylor Swift. She also has an amazing modeling career! So does her sister Bella.

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Ansel Elgort mustache
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He's so hot with this mustache, we're almost on fire. What's his name?
Ansel Elgort
Jonathan Groff
Sean Keenan
Tom Brittney
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Sometimes, you've gotta love a tall, cute bro. And movie star Ansel Elgort is just about the tallest, cutest bro there is. We imagine that's at least part of the reason why his films "Baby Driver" and "The Fault in Our Stars" were such big hits!

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Solange mustache
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She's more than someone's sister; she's ... ?
Solange Knowles
Rashida Jones
Chudney Ross
Willow Smith
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Don't sleep on Solange! An acclaimed musician, Beyoncé's sister Solange Knowles has released some dope R&B albums as well become an international fashion icon. As if that's not enough, Solange also paints.

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Zac Efron mustache
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Who's this (normally unmustached) bae?
Zac Efron
Dave Franco
Liam Hemsworth
Alex Pettyfer
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A charmer since his days on the Disney Channel, Zac Efron has always been a babe. Lately, however, folks have been recognizing his acting and comedy chops, thanks to roles in films like "Neighbors," "The Paperboy" and "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile."

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Dave Franco mustache
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Please tell us the name of this adorbs guy; we need to know. WHO IS HE???
Timothée Chalamet
Dave Franco
James Franco
Penn Badgley
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Wrong Answer

James Franco's little brother Dave may be EVEN CUTER than him. Married to "GLOW" star Alison Brie, Dave is very funny, too, starring in streaming TV shows like "Easy" and "Other Space" as well as comedy films like "The Disaster Artist."

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Madelaine Petsch mustache
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She's fierce, she's fearless, she's ... wearing a mustache? Who is that under there?
Emma Watson
Madelaine Petsch
Emma Stone
Lili Reinhart
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Wrong Answer

Yup, the pint-size redhead above in the terribly unflattering mustache is no other than Madelaine Petsch, aka Cheryl Blossom from "Riverdale." We don't know much about Petsch, but we do know she plays the heck of Cheryl, an insane character given to spouting tongue-twisters and shooting her enemies with a bow and arrow. She slays!

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Rihanna mustache
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Is it just us, or does this musician look downright *dripping* with a mustache? Who is she?
FKA twigs
Beyoncé
Rihanna
Lizzo
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We knew that mustache wouldn't keep you from recognizing Riri! Rihanna, aka Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is one of the wealthiest female musicians in the world. That's thanks to the bangers she churns out, but it's also due to Fenty, her insanely popular make-up brand. Is there anything this woman can't do?

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Michael B. Jordan mustache
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A mustache is only making our crush on this guy bigger! Quick, what's his name?
Donald Glover
Charlie Barnett
Boris Kudjoe
Michael B. Jordan
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Wrong Answer

He's hot, he's a brilliant actor, he's Michael B. Jordan, the second-spiciest actor from "The Wire" (the spiciest being Idris Elba, of course). He's also been great on other TV shows, such as "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood." But he's probably best known for playing Erik Killmonger in "Black Panther." Wakanda forever!

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Lorde mustache
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This singer should consider wearing a mustache more often! Can you name her?
Lady Gaga
Demi Lovato
Lorde
Selena Gomez
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Wrong Answer

Lorde once sang that "we'll never be royals," but she's certainly pop royalty since she's sold more than 5 million albums worldwide. Originally from New Zealand, Lorde has a gothy, introspective vibe that's so weird, it's universal.

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Zayn Malik mustache
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This crooner makes us swoon with songs like "Pillowtalk." But can you recognize this British zaddy when he has a mustache?
Yeah, it's Eddie Redmayne.
Yes, it's Daniel Radcliffe.
Of course. That's Zayn Malik.
Uh ... is that Tyler Posey?
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Yep, it's Zayn Malik! First discovered on "The X Factor," Zayn attained worldwide fame as a member of boy band One Direction. Currently, he's a solo artist, known for his on-and-off relationship with model and reality TV star Gigi Hadid.

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Shawn Mendes mustache
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This former Vine singer is big cute with a mustache! Who is he?
Shawn Mendes
Jamie Campbell Bower
Grant Gustin
Zac Efron
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you know that up above is Mr. Shawn Mendes, his cute-AF mug temporarily disguised with a mustache. People like his music A LOT; his second world tour sold out within minutes.

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Cole Sprouse mustache
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OMG, this celeb looks even better with a 'stache! What's their name?
K.J. Apa
Timothée Chalamet
Keegan Allen
Cole Sprouse
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Wrong Answer

As a child, Cole Sprouse starred alongside twin brother Dylan on Disney Channel favorite "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody." Currently, he plays self-described weirdo Jughead Jones on "Riverdale," a "gritty reboot" of the beloved "Archie" comic book series.

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Adam Driver mustache
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Maybe it's because he often plays evil guys, but we have to say, this evil mustache is working for this celeb. What's his name?
James Franco
Ian Harding
Adam Driver
Garrett Hedlund
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Wrong Answer

First famous for playing Hannah Horvath's boyfriend on "Girls," Adam Driver has gone on to an acclaimed film career, starring in several "Star Wars" films as well as critically acclaimed indies like "Logan Lucky."

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Elle Fanning mustache
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Although this actress has been famous AF since she was a child, this mustache will keep you from figuring out her name ... or will it?
Dakota Fanning
Kiernan Shipka
Elle Fanning
Mae Whitman
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Wrong Answer

Did the mustache fool you or nah? Either way, behind that soup strainer was Elle Fanning, everybody's favorite ingenue. She was good as Princess Aurora in "Maleficent," but she was GREAT as Jesse in "The Neon Demon."

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Shailene Woodley mustache
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Who's this brunette actress?
Shailene Woodley
Natalie Portman
Camila Mendes
Keira Knightley
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Wrong Answer

Yep, behind that mustache is lil Shailene Woodley, star of the addictive HBO series "Big Little Lies." She also broke hearts as Hazel in "The Fault in Our Stars." An activist, Woodley is also famous for protesting against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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Lupita Nyong'o mustache
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Only a mustache stands between you and the possibility of recognizing this actress. Can you defeat it?
Yes. I recognize Lupita Nyong'o!
Yes. I recognize Solange Knowles!
Yes. I recognize Tessa Thompson!
Yes. I recognize Zoe Saldana!
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Fashionable, stunning Lupita Nyong'o was born in Mexico but has Kenyan parents. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, she's got a serious understanding of film, since she's worked as a production assistant as well as an actress. Her movies include "12 Years a Slave" and "The Jungle Book," but you probably know her best from "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens."

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Ariana Grande mustache
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Would you say "thank u, next" to this singer if she was wearing a mustache when she asked you out?
No, that's Katy Perry!
No, that's Ariana Grande!
No, that's Lady Gaga!
No, that's Lorde!
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Wrong Answer

Everybody and their great-aunt knows who Ariana Grande is; do you really need us to explain this??? Fine. Ariana is a tiny singer with a giant voice. Her perpetual ponytail is such a mood. If you walk by a radio, you'll probably hear an Ariana song playing on it.

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K.J. Apa mustache
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He's known on TV as "Archie," but do you know this actor's name when he's flaunting a dope AF mustache?
Yep, it's K.J. Apa!
Yep, it's Cole Sprouse!
Yep, it's Casey Cott!
Yep, it's Jordan Connor!
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He plays the hottest Archie imaginable on "Riverdale," but K.J. Apa is more than just a pretty face. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, K.J.'s father is a Samoan chief while his mother is a European New Zealander. K.J. sings as well as playing piano and guitar ... He's even got a band!

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Kacey Musgraves mustache
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Is a mustache capable of obscuring the identity of this country singer?
Carrie Underwood
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
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Everybody likes Kacey Musgraves. She gets nominated for CMT Awards, but she WINS Grammys. A singer-songwriter with progressive sensibilities, her big crossover hit was "Follow Your Arrow."

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Lil Yachty mustache
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There's nothing "lil" about this rapper when he's got a mustache. Can you tell us his identity?
Travis Scott
Lil Baby
Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Yachty
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Wrong Answer

Georgia-born rapper Lil Yachty makes bubblegum trap. After releasing his mixtape "Lil Boat" and walking in one of Kanye's fashion shows, he put out his debut album "Teenage Emotions," which featured everyone from Migos to Diplo.

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Noah Centineo mustache
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This guy is everybody's boyfriend, ESPECIALLY when he has a mustache. Who is he?
Noah Centineo
Henry Golding
Pete Davidson
Josh Hutcherson
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Noah Centineo was on the acclaimed television show "The Fosters" for years, but it was his role in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" that made him the Internet's boyfriend. As Peter Kavinsky, Centineo charmed reviewers, audiences and even Twitter.

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Janelle Monae mustache
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She regularly wins awards for her music and acting. Can you recognize this futuristic dynamo when she's 'stache-clad?
Yara Shahidi
FKA twigs
Janelle Monae
Alicia Keys
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Janelle Monae's albums "Dirty Computer" and "The ArchAndroid" have been Grammy-nominated for their eclectic, electric take on modern pop. As an actor, she's also won accolades for her turns in several films, including "Hidden Figures" and "Moonlight."

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Ariel Winter mustache
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Can you recognize this "Modern" girl?
Sarah Hyland
Ariel Winter
Sofia Vergara
Julie Bowen
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As Alex Dunphy, she's never been less than awesome, but Ariel Winter is more than her "Modern Family" role. She's a role model for body positivity and is currently attending college. Go Ariel!

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Darren Criss mustache
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Tell us who he is and we'll be filled with "glee." Come on, who is he?
Matthew Morrison
Darren Criss
Chris Colfer
Kevin McHale
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"Glee" star Darren Criss can do more than just dance and sing extremely well. He was by turns hilarious, menacing and heartbreaking as Versace killer Andrew Cunanan in Ryan Murphy's "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story."

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Pete Davidson mustache
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Does a fake mustache keep you from naming this funny guy?
John Mulaney
Pete Holmes
Andy Samberg
Pete Davidson
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He's pale AF, he's hilarious, he's SNL star Pete Davidson! Ariana dipped on him, but that doesn't seem to have slowed him down. Pete recently dated the amazing Kate Beckinsale for four months, before their love ship hit the rocks. Now that they've split, who knows ... Maybe he'll up end dating YOU!

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Lili Reinhart mustache
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This skillful blonde actress shouldn't be unrecognizable even with a mustache plastered across her face. So ... who is she?
Margot Robbie
Brittany Snow
Amber Heard
Lili Reinhart
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Yep, that mustachio'd queen is Lili Reinhart, aka Betty from "Riverdale!" A Hitchcock blonde with brains for days, Betty is in love with Cole Sprouse's Jughead ... and the actors are actually dating in real life, too!

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Henry Golding mustache
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This mustache on this guy is killing us dead. Please charge with guy for the crime. His name is ... ?
Ross Butler
Charles Melton
Henry Golding
Harry Shum Jr.
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Who didn't love "Crazy Rich Asians?" That's right, nobody. Furthermore, who didn't wish that THEY were marrying Nick Young, aka actor Henry Golding? That's right, nobody. Henry Golding is #boyfriendgoals.

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Timothee Chalamet mustache
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He starred in a movie about calling people by their names. So ... do you know his?
Adam Driver
Armie Hammer
Timothée Chalamet
Kit Harington
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It might have been hard for you to recognize this gent's name, since it seems to have an excessive number of Es in it. But no shade to Tim ... His father is French, so he probably insisted on it! Also, he's an excellent actor whose performance in "Call Me by Your Name" was deservedly acclaimed.

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Lizzo mustache
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We all know she's got "Juice," but does this singer have enough fame to make it possible for you to recognize her when she's got a mustache???
Yuh, that's Nicki Minaj.
Yuh, that's Lizzo.
Yuh, that's Janelle Monae.
Yuh, that's Azealia Banks
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Lately, it seems like everybody's got Lizzo fever! Why? Because this singer, rapper and flutist is a brilliant musician with an incredible, body-positive message. Her song "Juice" recently cracked the Billboard Top 10.

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Kiernan Shipka mustache
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Can the magic of this mustache keep you from recognizing this celeb?
Mae Whitman
Kiernan Shipka
Zosia Mamet
Karlie Kloss
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Kiernan Shipka killed it as Sally Draper on "Mad Men," and now she's bewitching #goals on "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina," a show about an East Coast teenage witch that is such a big mood, we can't even.

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Amandla Stenberg mustache
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They're so pretty with that mustache, we can't even. What's their name?
Yara Shahidi
Amandla Stenberg
Tati Gabrielle
Jaz Sinclair
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Behold: beneath that mustache is actor Amandla Stenberg, an nonbinary actor and intersectional feminist activist. They played Rue in "The Hunger Games" and Starr Carter in "The Hate U Give."

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Penn Badgley mustache
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He's got a creepy mustache right now, but do you still know the identity of this soap star?
Chace Crawford
Ed Westwick
Connor Paolo
Penn Badgley
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Penn Badgley made the character of Dan Humphrey actually seem hot on "Gossip Girl," but his work as Joe on "You" is absolute fire! In both cases, he plays a creepy obsessive, but even though you'd never want to date a Joe or Dan in real life, it sure is fun to watch him!

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