Christian Bale's Changing Looks

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Updated Feb 18, 2015 @ 10:57 am
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Christian Bale's Changing Looks

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1988

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

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1998

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

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2002

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

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2004

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Bale looked dapper at the debut of The Machinist.

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2005

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

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2008

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

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2011

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

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2012

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The Dark Knight Rises lead presented at the Academy Awards.

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