Fans react hilariously with memes as Drew Starkey debuts his new blonde look

Don't believe that Drew Starkey couldn't make the internet more popular. During a recent Golden Globes party, the actor, best known for playing Rafe Cameron in Outer Banks, unveiled a daring new blonde hairstyle, and the comments from his fans are priceless. People rushed to comment on the actor's drastic metamorphosis, and within hours of the photographs going viral, the Twitterverse was ablaze with startled (and frequently humorous) reactions.

It's safe to say that Starkey's new hairstyle has made an impression, as evidenced by the abundance of excited captions and memes featuring astonished faces. A tweet that read,

"Drew Starkey bleached his hair again,"

accompanied by a GIF of a man who is so horrified that he collapses to the ground, precisely captured the scenario.

Starkey's new hair color has obviously caused a meme frenzy.

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Drew Starkey’s new blonde hairstyle sends the internet into a meme frenzy—and fans are here for it

Once photos of Drew Starkey’s golden locks hit social media, the floodgates of fan reactions opened wide. For many, the actor’s blonde look was a throwback to his previous experiments with bleached hair. One fan couldn’t help but point out the déjà vu, tweeting,

“Remember when we kept saying we wanted bleached Drew back?”

The tweet was accompanied by a GIF of a man gasping perfectly capturing the general vibe.

It’s clear that fans had been craving this look for a while, and now that it’s back, they’re having a field day.

Other reactions bordered on obsession.

“Drew Starkey going blonde is a litmus test,” one fan declared, adding, “The real freaks (me) stand by proudly.”

The statement was as bold as the hair itself, underscoring the intense devotion Starkey’s fan base holds for him. Of course, no internet meme session would be complete without a bit of dramatic flair. One tweet perfectly captured the emotional journey fans are on with a video of Margaret Qualley smiling while tearing up:

“Me after film updates tweet ‘Drew Starkey debuts new look.’”

The excitement was palpable, and fans weren’t shy about expressing it with over-the-top reactions.

“Drew Starkey fans absolutely tweaking right now,” another user proclaimed, complete with the “I used to pray for times like these” meme.

It’s a fitting description, considering the collective meltdown happening across social media. Meanwhile, some fans were caught completely off-guard.

“Just saw Drew Starkey haircut,”

one fan wrote, adding an iconic clip of Anne Hathaway shutting her laptop in shock—because apparently, Starkey’s new look is too much for some to handle.

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Blonde ambition and beyond: The actor’s evolving style

The most recent development in Starkey's changing fashion sense is his blond makeover. The actor has made waves with lighter hairstyles in the past despite being best known for his darker hairstyle in Outer Banks. His attire at prestigious events has also drawn attention, so it's not only about his hair color. Starkey most recently turned heads with his dapper entrance at the Golden Globes after-party, when his blond hair gave his outfit an additional element of curiosity.

Starkey's decision to go blonde wasn't impulsive, according to insiders. The actor has been experimenting with numerous looks for some time, trying out different lengths and hues. He seemed to have intended to embrace a new, daring style for his latest debut that distinguished him from his on-screen character. For his Gen Z supporters, Starkey's self-assured adoption of this new style has cemented his status as a style icon.