Joe Keery's Mohawk-Mullet Is Pure David Beckham Circa 2002 (Crossed With Benson Boone)

Joe Keery's Mohawk-Mullet: A 2002 David Beckham Inspiration

Joe Keery, known for his role in Stranger Things, addressed the internet's fascination with his large hairstyle in a 2022 interview with The Daily Beast.

“It’s just internet fodder that’s carried over and is now attached to me. I can’t really knock it. I have a career, so I have to be like, ‘Who cares? I’ll take it.’ But it’s also not something I care about at all. Still, people seem to really care about it and fixate on it, for whatever reason. It’s so stupid, honestly.”

His hair stood out in a world dominated by buzzcuts and short styles. Over the past decade, his hairstyle evolved, gaining more attention after he revealed that he doesn't wash his hair, a fact he likely now regrets.

The Reemergence of the Hairstyle

At the Stranger Things premiere in Los Angeles, Keery showed off a new look—a mix of mohawk and mullet—that echoed the 1980s, the show's setting.

Styled by celebrity groomer Joanna Ford, the haircut was short at the front, styled like David Beckham's hair in 2002, with a longer back reminiscent of Benson Boone’s style.

Key Style Elements

This look perfectly matches the retro theme of the series while showcasing Keery’s distinctive style evolution.

Author's summary: Joe Keery’s unique hairstyle blends 2002 David Beckham’s flair with an ’80s vibe, reflecting his evolving identity and the Stranger Things era.

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Esquire Esquire — 2025-11-08

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