Christian Bale's Changing Looks

Christian Bale - Transformation - Hair - Celebrity Before and After

1988

The 14-year-old took a critically acclaimed turn in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun.

Rex

1998

The Velvet Goldmine lead sported slicked-back hair at the Cannes Film Festival.

Everett Collection

2002

Bale sported shaggy, grown-out hair and beard for the premiere of Reign of Fire.

WireImage

2004

Bale looked dapper at the debut of The Machinist.

FilmMagic

2005

The auburn-haired actor took on an iconic character with Batman Begins.

Getty Images

2008

The star debuted a buzzed head and trim goatee at the premiere of The Dark Knight.

Getty Images

2011

The long-haired star won an Oscar for his supporting role in The Fighter.

Getty Images

2012

The Dark Knight Rises lead presented at the Academy Awards.

Jim Smeal / BEImages

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1 of 8 Rex

1988

The 14-year-old took a critically acclaimed turn in Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun.

2 of 8 Everett Collection

1998

The Velvet Goldmine lead sported slicked-back hair at the Cannes Film Festival.

3 of 8 WireImage

2002

Bale sported shaggy, grown-out hair and beard for the premiere of Reign of Fire.

4 of 8 FilmMagic

2004

Bale looked dapper at the debut of The Machinist.

5 of 8 Getty Images

2005

The auburn-haired actor took on an iconic character with Batman Begins.

6 of 8 Getty Images

2008

The star debuted a buzzed head and trim goatee at the premiere of The Dark Knight.

7 of 8 Getty Images

2011

The long-haired star won an Oscar for his supporting role in The Fighter.

8 of 8 Jim Smeal / BEImages

2012

The Dark Knight Rises lead presented at the Academy Awards.

Christian Bale's Changing Looks

1988

1998

2002

2004

2005

2008

2011

2012

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Christian Bale's Changing Looks

1988

1998

2002

2004

2005

2008

2011

2012

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