The ladies may get the most attention when it comes to awards show fashion, but Mahershala Ali is stealing a little bit of the spotlight thanks to one very specific accessory. Tonight at the Oscars, the Green Book actor arrived in a classic tux with a twist. Instead of a bow tie, his shirt had a Mandarin collar. But that wasn’t the only curveball. He topped off his Academy Awards ensemble with a knit beanie.
Hats are a rare occurrence on any red carpet (unless you’re J. Lo), so Ali’s beanie (it could also be a kufi cap) was a standout. It looks pretty basic, like something anyone could toss on when temps drop — note that the Oscars happened during L.A.’s mild winter, where things were in the mid-60s. The everyman accessory was definitely a head-scratching option, especially for an Oscar winner.
Fans immediately wondered if there was something going on with the actor’s head. GQ even called it out as what may be the very first red carpet beanie, ever.
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However, Ali’s been a longtime advocate of the formal beanie. While few occasions are as fancy as the Oscars, Ali’s added beanies to his looks on many occasions. He attended a Hollywood Reporter dinner back in 2017 with a similar beanie, though it was pulled tight to his scalp. He’s not married to the style, though. He’s also worn fedoras and newsboy caps to press junkets and even events like Comic-Con. What’s he hiding under there?
But there could be a simpler explanation that doesn’t involve Gretchen Wieners levels of follicular secrecy. Ali could be growing out his hair for a new role or looking for a new style. Just about anyone can relate to the awkward between-styles phase of a cut and there’s really no easier way to deal with bad hair days than pulling on a hat.
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