How Jason Statham went bald and struck gold: Action hero's 'Samson in reverse' transformation saw him swap a mediocre diving career for Hollywood stardom - and a supermodel girlfriend

The Derbyshire-born actor has embraced the shaved look throughout his career It's a taboo topic that thousands of men across the globe perpetually fear - going bald. HOLLYWOOD STARDOM WITH A BRAND-NEW BAD BOY IMAGE Statham secured his first acting role in Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Lock. Pictured from L to R: Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Nick Moran in the film) The actor formed a lasting relationship with Guy Ritchie and went on to work with the director again in Snatch Jason is photographed above with esteemed director Guy Ritchie at the premiere of his latest Netflix series The Gentleman The end of Statham's diving career ushered in a new existence in the spotlight, marked by a significant change in his appearance. A NEW STYLE In 2005, Statham and Ritchie collaborated once again and created Revolver Director Guy Ritchie with actors Jason Statham and Ray Liotta during a photocall for Revolver in London Looking almost unrecognisable with his long brunette locks, Jason played a gambler called Jake Green In 2005, Statham and Ritchie put their heads together again to create Revolver, but this time, Statham grew out his hair. RELATIONSHIP The Hollywood star started dating British actress and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whitely in 2009 The pair, who share two children together, are enjoying a long engagement Despite a notable age difference, Rosie, 36, and Jason, 56, are said to be on the 'same page' After dominating the action genre of the film industry with his signature look, Jason Statham found love with British actress and supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whitely.