Long before he became Soldier Boy in The Boys, Jensen Ackles was already a fan favourite as Dean Winchester in Supernatural. And somewhere along that journey, the internet gave him something he still can’t escape — a viral “bald” meme that refuses to die.
Now, years later, that same photoshopped image has popped up again — this time on a barbershop banner in Mumbai.
The Meme That Just Won’t Fade Away
The image in question shows Jensen in a “before and after” style — one side edited to make him look semi-bald, the other showing his real look. It originally surfaced over a decade ago and quickly turned into meme material online.
But what surprised even Jensen was seeing it used by a Mumbai salon to promote hair treatments — and still circulating today.
When shown the image during promotions, Jensen didn’t get annoyed. He laughed.
In fact, he gave the shop a playful shoutout, joking that the picture still “looks good.” That easygoing reaction says a lot — not every actor would take it that lightly.
Antony Starr Joins the Fun
The moment got even better when Antony Starr, who plays Homelander in The Boys, jumped in.
He couldn’t stop laughing and even joked about putting the image up on his own wall. The whole exchange felt less like an interview and more like two co-stars enjoying a ridiculous internet moment.
“I’m Not Worried About Money… But That Picture?”
Jensen also joked about not being paid for unknowingly promoting a local barbershop — but admitted something else bothers him more.
He said it’s the fact that the image keeps resurfacing, even after so many years. Calling it a “heal and reveal,” he acknowledged that the meme has taken on a life of its own.
And honestly, at this point, it kind of has.
A Supernatural Reunion Fans Didn’t Expect
Beyond the meme, there’s something bigger happening for fans.
The Boys Season 5 brings a mini Supernatural reunion. Jensen is joined by Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins — all under the creative vision of Eric Kripke, who created both shows.
Jensen says it didn’t feel like a reunion at all — just friends getting back to work. That comfort clearly translates on screen.
The Final Run of The Boys
With Season 5 now streaming, The Boys is heading toward its final chapter, with the series finale set for May 20.
Jensen returns as Soldier Boy, bringing back one of the show’s most unpredictable characters — and possibly going out on a high note.
Internet Never Forgets — And Sometimes That’s Okay
If there’s one takeaway here, it’s this: the internet doesn’t forget.
But sometimes, when you laugh along with it, it becomes part of the charm.
And Jensen Ackles seems perfectly okay with that.
