Patriots receiver and Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman has a confession: His signature beard is no fun come mealtime.
“Eating is a nightmare," he told Ellen DeGeneres when he sat down with her to discuss football, family and more. "I have to shower after I eat. But you know, sometimes you have something good (grabs his beard), flavor saver.”
It almost sounded as if he was … ready for a trim. And Ellen was happy to oblige, since the shave benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
Once Ellen had the trimmer in hand, there was no looking back.
“I love you, beard," Edelman said. "It’s been a hell of a year.”
When the deed was done, Edelman sat with a giant hairball in his lap and DeGeneres assessed the new look: "You’re very handsome under all that stuff."
Here's an extended clip of Edelman's appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show":