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The legend of Brad Pitt's hair: A look back at his luscious locks

Throughout his career, Brad Pitt's been known for his hot bod (remember those abs from "Fight Club") and his chiseled good looks. But along the way, his ever-evolving hairdos also made women swoon. One of the best showcases for those lovely locks was in "Legends of the Fall," in which Pitt played Tristian Ludlow, a sensitive cowboy who fell for his brother's fiancée. So in honor of "Legends'" 20
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Throughout his career, Brad Pitt's been known for his hot bod (remember those abs from "Fight Club") and his chiseled good looks. But along the way, his ever-evolving hairdos also made women swoon. 

One of the best showcases for those lovely locks was in "Legends of the Fall," in which Pitt played Tristian Ludlow, a sensitive cowboy who fell for his brother's fiancée. So in honor of "Legends'" 20th anniversary and its legendary display of Pitt pulchritude, we decided to scroll through some memorable photos that capture his heavenly hair. Here's the long and the short of it — and everything in between.

TV star tousle

GLORY DAYS, Brad Pitt, 1990
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Even before he hit it big, Pitt could steal the camera's and Hollywood's attention with a single look. His stint on FOX's TV series "Glory Days" only lasted six episodes but ladies' infatuation with Pitt and his locks was just beginning.

Let us 'run' our fingers though it

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Robert Redford, who? Pitt's career really took off when he starred in the 1992 Robert Redford-directed film "A River Runs Though It." Crushes from fans and roles from savvy casting agents came quickly — those dimples and his short blonde 'do (which was rather Redford-esque) definitely helped.

'Legend'-ary locks

01 Jan 1994 --- FILM 'LEGENDS OF THE FALL' BY EDWARD ZWICK --- Image by © CORBIS SYGMA
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Female moviegoers everywhere loved (and envied) Brad Pitt's long, flowing locks in Edward Zwick's 1994 movie "Legends of the Fall." Men wanted to be Pitt's sensitive but suffering cowboy and women wanted to be with him. How could they not? Check out this series of shots:

LEGENDS OF THE FALL, Brad Pitt, 1994, ©TriStar Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
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LEGENDS OF THE FALL, Brad Pitt, 1994, (c) TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection
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LEGENDS OF THE FALL, Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, 1994, (c) TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection
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LEGENDS OF THE FALL, Julia Ormond, Brad Pitt, 1994
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LEGENDS OF THE FALL, Brad Pitt, 1994, ©TriStar Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
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And in case you need more convincing ...

Brad Pitt in Legends of the Fall
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Short and sweet

US actor Brad Pitt attends the photocall for the film 'Inglourious Basterds' in Cannes.
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After years of letting his mane grow, Brad Pitt decided to break out the clippers and go short (and darker). The new 'do still worked. Pitt rocked the slicked back, trimmed, buzzed look on and off until 2012 when we got a glimpse of him letting it all hang out again.

Cast member Brad Pitt poses on the red carpet ahead of the screening of the film \"Killing Them Softly.\"
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He even sported a man bun once. Only Pitt could make that look hot.

Brad Pitt arrives at the \"12 Years A Slave\" Premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
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The soon-to-be 51-year-old's hair is now short, dark and sleek and it works for him. 

Actors Brad Pitt  arrives for a special Maleficent Costume Display at Kensington Palace in London May 8, 2014.
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Whether his hair is long, short, blonde or brown — Brad Pitt can make any style work for him and the ladies will love it. His hair is the gift that just keeps giving.

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