There are hairstyles, there are beards, and then there is… the pornstache. That characteristic upper lip growth that hangs somewhere between charming and trashy, but which you never forget once you’ve seen it. Whether it’s about real adult film actors from the golden 70s or iconic movie figures and celebrities who embraced the style – the pornstache is not just facial hair. It is a statement. An attitude. A cultural phenomenon.
We have listed the ten most legendary pornstaches for you. No shame. Just hair. Lots of hair.
1. Ron Jeremy
The undisputed king of the pornstache. With his curly hair and signature mustache, Ron Jeremy was the anti-hero of the American adult film industry in the 70s and 80s. His mustache grew to be the symbol of the entire genre.
2. Freddie Mercury
The thick, dark mustache of Queen’s frontman gave him an air that was simultaneously rebellious and classic, serving as an ode to both the flamboyant daddies and the machos of the past. Combined with his white tank top and immense charisma during Live Aid, it became an image that survived the test of time.
3. John Holmes
Another legend from the 70s, the golden age of adult film. Holmes was one of the first true stars of the industry, and his pornstache was just as legendary as his… other talents. His retro look set the standard for an entire generation.
4. Tom Selleck
No one embodies the pornstache quite like Tom Selleck. As Magnum, P.I., he didn’t just solve crimes in Hawaii; he stole the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. His mustache was voluminous, well-groomed, and inseparable from his image. To this day, Selleck’s mustache symbolizes a style that is both relaxed and deliberate.
5. Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen)
If there is one modern character who brought the pornstache back into the global spotlight, it’s Borat Sagdiyev. His thick, unkempt upper lip hair is a crucial part of his “cultural learnings.” It is intentionally “off,” perfectly capturing that awkward, vintage aesthetic that makes the character so uncomfortable and hilarious at the same time.
6. Burt Reynolds
The most famous pornstache in Hollywood came from Burt Reynolds in the 70s. He combined machismo with charm, setting a standard for what was considered tough and sexy. His iconic appearance on the bearskin poster for Cosmopolitan became legendary.
7. Hulk Hogan
With a mustache that possessed as much muscle as the rest of his body, Hulk Hogan was the face of American wrestling in the 80s. His bleached horseshoe mustache became as famous as his “Whatcha gonna do, brother?” catchphrase.
8. Ned Flanders
Ned Flanders deserves a spot on this list based purely on his constant dedication to his upper lip. The friendly neighbor from The Simpsons made the walrus-style pornstache a cultural icon, proving that even the most “diddly” neighbor has some serious lip game.
9. Sam Elliott
A voice like smoked leather and a gaze like desert dust. Sam Elliott is living proof that a man with a mustache doesn’t necessarily need many words to make an impression. His pornstache is a beacon of old-fashioned style.
10. Steve Harvey
The TV presenter and comedian wears a mustache so sharp it almost looks drawn on. Even though he isn’t in the adult business, his upper lip carries that same undeniable energy: large, present, and unforgettable.
The pornstache is more than a joke. It is a style symbol with roots in the 70s, revived in films, cartoons, and even fashion campaigns. Whether you see it as an ironic tribute or a serious style element: these ten mustaches have earned their place in history.
