Soap opera legend Ronn Moss, best known for his decades-long portrayal of Ridge Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful (B&B), has left fans speechless after debuting a completely new look online. The 72-year-old actor, singer, and musician took to social media this week to share a photo of his makeover—sparking a flood of reactions, shock, and even hair advice from his loyal fanbase.
From Ridge Forrester to Real-Life Reinvention
For over 25 years, Ronn Moss was the face of Ridge Forrester, the suave fashion heir whose romances, rivalries, and betrayals formed the backbone of B&B. His classic good looks, particularly his signature long dark hair, became a trademark for the character and a defining feature of the actor himself.
But in his latest post, Moss appeared almost unrecognizable, sporting a drastically different hairstyle and a more modern, edgy vibe. Gone were the flowing locks that had defined his Ridge persona; in their place was a shorter, sleeker cut with hints of silver.
“Okay, friends… what do we think?” Moss captioned the post, inviting his fans to weigh in on the transformation. “Should I keep it this way, or bring the old Ridge hair back?”
Fan Reactions: Shock, Nostalgia, and Excitement
The reaction was immediate and intense. Fans who had followed Moss since the late 1980s flooded the comment section with a mix of surprise, admiration, and playful nostalgia.
“Oh my goodness, Ronn! I didn’t recognize you at first—but you look fantastic!”
“Ridge without the long hair? Say it isn’t so! But honestly, you’re rocking this new look.”
“Please never cut it too short! That hair was your trademark.”
Many longtime viewers expressed that while they missed the iconic Ridge hairstyle, they admired Moss for daring to switch things up and embrace a fresh chapter in his personal style.
The Power of Image in Soap History
Part of what makes Ronn Moss’s makeover so striking is how closely his image is tied to his legendary character. For decades, his long, rugged hair symbolized Ridge’s status as both a romantic hero and a high-fashion icon in the soap world.
In fact, Moss’s hairstyle became so synonymous with Ridge that it was often written into storylines, emphasized in promotional photos, and even referenced in interviews with co-stars. Changing it now feels almost like rewriting soap history, which explains why fans are responding with such passion.
