Ellen DeGeneres shaves Julian Edelman's beard, uncovers 'very handsome' dude

Bob Hille
Ellen DeGeneres shaves Julian Edelman's beard, uncovers 'very handsome' dude image

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":