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Kelly Slater is not just an American icon, but also a legend in the global surfing community. He is one of the best and most prominent faces in surfing. But about his looks? Well, on that score, he has always been known for his long, flowing locks. However, in recent times, Kelly Slater is better known as the bald superstar.

The surfing ace has had a proliferous acting career and has also dated many famous actresses like Gisele Bundchen and Cameron Diaz. Currently, he is in a committed relationship with Kalani Miller, with whom he shares a passion for surfing. Recently, Kelly Slater brought attention to his baldness with a funny quip and made everyone chuckle.

Kelly Slater’s playful take on baldness

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Halloween is the time to embrace our alter-ego and don the avatar that one looks up to. For a young fan, that person was Kelly Slater. With very little time left in his hands, the kid searched and got a ?WSL Slater 11 jersey?. Last night, he dressed up as the surfing icon and paired the jersey with a goat head headgear to symbolize the surfer?s greatest of all-time status. The 11-time WSL Champion was elated to see the beautiful gesture and could not help but express his gratitude to the fan. He shared the picture of the kid on his Instagram story and captioned it, ?Made the costume list! Just gotta shave your head now!?

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Kelly Slater?s enthusiasm for becoming a part of the kid’s costume list showcases his genuine appreciation for his supporters. The handsome surfing legend has a hold over the sporting world, even at 51 years of age. Slater was pursuing the Olympic berth until very recently but could not qualify. Now he spends his time honoring other engagements and appearing on podcasts like the recent one with Stephen Gilchrist Glover. However, he has his hands full with another important business that is very close to his heart.

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Kelly Slater?s pioneering work

Kelly Slater is a devoted environmentalist and works for the conservation of the oceans. He has joined several societies, like the Sea Shepherd Society and the Reef Check, that work for the upkeep of the health of the oceans. Kelly Slater has grown up by the water and shares a unique bond with it. He is aware of the importance of coral reefs, and the dangers of environmental pollution and other human activities pose them.

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Apart from this, he has also started his own foundation, known as The Kelly Slater Foundation, through which he raises funds for other environmental organizations. He hopes to preserve nature?s bounties for the next generation to enjoy. No wonder he has become a role model for the younger generation.

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