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Kevin Bacon's 'Mullet' Meme: A Hilarious Hair-Raising Mix-Up
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Kevin Bacon's viral video seemingly showed a mullet, but it was his wife's hair.
- The video featured a popular social media trend mixing old and new music.
- Bacon admitted he noticed the illusion and intentionally played into it.
Actor Kevin Bacon has clarified a recent viral social media moment that left many fans convinced he had adopted a mullet. The Footloose star and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, participated in a popular online trend that remixes the 1993 hit 'What's Up?' by Four Non Blondes with Nicki Minaj's 2012 track 'Beez in the Trap.'
In their rendition, Sedgwick's distinctive curly blonde hair, when positioned behind Bacon, created a striking illusion of him sporting a mullet. This visual gag quickly captured the internet's attention, sparking widespread discussion and amusement across social media platforms.
Appearing on 'The View,' Bacon confirmed the playful nature of the video. He revealed that upon noticing the accidental optical illusion, he intentionally leaned into it, embracing the humor. He admitted to taking his wife's hair to enhance the comedic effect, understanding the ensuing fan reaction.
