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Conan O'Brien Ditches Iconic Pompadour for Greaser Look

7/22/2026

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Conan O'Brien debuted a new hairstyle on his podcast on July 20, 2026.
The look replaced his red pompadour, sparked YouTube jokes calling him “Greaser Conan” and a gold chain, and was ignored by Sona Movsesian, Matt Gourley and guest Molly Shannon.
O'Brien posted an Instagram photo that drew fan comments likening him to a “strict drug lord” or Irish uncle, highlighting his pompadour as a core brand element.

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Conan O'Brien debuted a new hairstyle on his podcast on July 20, 2026.
The look replaced his red pompadour, sparked YouTube jokes calling him “Greaser Conan” and a gold chain, and was ignored by Sona Movsesian, Matt Gourley and guest Molly Shannon.
O'Brien posted an Instagram photo that drew fan comments likening him to a “strict drug lord” or Irish uncle, highlighting his pompadour as a core brand element.