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The results are in, and the coveted title of Sexiest Bald Man for 2024 goes to none other than…Prince William. That’s right, the Prince of Wales has snagged the top spot for the second year in a row, solidifying his reign as the ultimate bald heartthrob.
At 42, Prince William continues to capture hearts across the globe, and this latest accolade comes courtesy of Reboot Online’s annual list. Using a mix of scientific analysis and search data, the digital PR agency dives deep to rank the top 10 bald hunks. Their methodology? Oh, just a little something involving the “cranial shine factor” (yes, that’s a real thing), “voice attractiveness” and the highly sophisticated “golden ratio facial proximity,” which measures facial symmetry.
But, like myself, you may not have guessed who was hot on the royal’s heels in second place: none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, the WWE legend turned Hollywood icon. While I’m not surprised that Johnson made the list, I’m surprised he came in second (I was personally rooting for Stanley Tucci). Last year, it was Vin Diesel in the second spot.
Nonetheless, the rest of the top 10 is just as impressive, featuring Shaquille O’Neal (3rd), surfing legend Kelly Slater (4th), and the ever-charming Terry Crews (5th). Rounding out the list? Danny DeVito (6th), Samuel L. Jackson (7th), Thierry Henry (8th), Tucci (9th) and Vin Diesel (10th).
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One of the metrics for determining this honor is global search interest—and the Prince of Wales’s surprising appearance made plenty of headlines after he started rocking a beard this summer. He sent the internet into a frenzy after debuting a rugged beard and while he’s since switched things up a few times, the beard—and the buzz it generated—proved his appeal is only growing.
Though there’s no official ranking for sexiest beard just yet, it’s clear when it comes to who’s rocking the best bare dome, Prince William isn’t handing over his crown anytime soon. Hollywood might have its fair share of bald contenders, but the Prince of Wales is firmly holding court as the king.
