
See How a Young Walton Goggins Went From ’90s Heartthrob to ‘White Lotus’ Daddy
Watching The White Lotus season 3 prompts many reactions: What is Parker Posey’s accent? Those women literally despise each other. There are some serious incest vibes going on here. Who is that heartthrob? And, no, reader, we’re not talking about Patrick Washboard Abs Schwarzenegger. We’re talking about Walton Goggins.
With Goggins portraying the no-bullshit, easily-annoyed Rick, a receding hairline, athletic flip-flops, baggy cargo shorts, and a Florida-level fake tan have never looked so good. Whether this is your first introduction to Goggins’s rangy, almost-cartoonish spiky hair or you’ve been a fan since his The Next Karate Kid days, he brings a charm and uniquely handsome look that is undeniable. Although he’s more low-key than other Hollywood names, Goggins has been a red carpet mainstay for decades, bringing his quirky ties and megawatt smile to dozens of awards shows and premieres.
And, while The Righteous Gemstones star achieved dreamboat status starting in his teen years, he has aged like fine wine. In the spirit of service journalism, we rounded up photos of Goggins through the years.
In Character
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Goggins in a costume for Allies, a CBS World War II drama that never made it to series, in 1999.
Pearly Whites
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The actor flashed a big smile at The Shield premiere in Los Angeles on March 11, 2002.
Bad Boy
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Goggins gave cameras his pretty boy grin at the Directors Guild of America in L.A. on January 6, 2003.
Summer-Ready
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Goggins’s` white button-down shirt and beaded necklace gave serious tropical vacation vibes at the 2006 FOX TCA Summer Party at the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles.
Awards Season Star
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The star is no stranger to awards season. Here, he arrived at the 2009 AFI Awards.
Indie Sleaze
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Goggins was an indie sleaze poster boy in a leather jacket, burnt-orange scarf, and light-wash jeans at the 2011 Fox All-Star Party.
Comic Con
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While Comic Con attendees were undoubtedly dressed in their best cosplay, Goggins went with a black suit, checkered button-down, and striped tie.
Camera-Ready
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Goggins stepped out at the convention again, this time to promote his film DJango Unchained on July 14, 2012.
Big Smiles
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Goggins looked happy as a clam at the premiere of Justified on January 5, 2013.
Suited Up
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The Sons of Anarchy knows how to rock a suit. He wore another dapper set to the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.
So ‘Babygirl’
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Goggins’ leather jacket might look tough, but he’s a softie—just look at that smile.
A Moment for the Fedora
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The fashion icon strikes again, this time in a green fedora at The Hateful Eight press room during Comic Con 2015.
Frosted Tips
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Beauty evolution, anyone? Goggins sported frosted tips and a duck face at the 19th Annual Hollywood Film Awards.
Funky Tie
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The actor has quite the tie collection. He paired his luscious flow with a striped necktie at the L.A. premiere of The Hateful Eight on December 7, 2015.
The Thinker
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Goggins got pensive at the premiere of Vice Principals at the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival on March 11, 2016.
Life of the Party
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Goggins looked like a good time at a star-studded party at The Plaza Hotel on May 15, 2019.
Red Carpet Royalty
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Goggins brought his five-star smile to the Dreamin’ Wild red carpet at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on September 07, 2022.
Cheeky
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Is it hot in here? Goggins bared his chest at the IMDb Portrait Studio at SXSW 2023 on March 11, 2023.
Like Fine Wine
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You know the saying. Goggins looked better than ever at a conversation for Fallout on May 13, 2024.
Muscle Tank
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A very big thank you to Goggins’s stylist for this sleeveless look at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 22, 2025.