Matt Rifedenied rumors ofplastic surgery, attributing his dramaticfacial transformationto delayed puberty and a rigorous gym routine. In his new memoir,Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, the 29-year-old comedian explained that his features became more defined. He also criticized internetconspiracy theories.

A recent photograph of the Netflix star with a new bleach blonde hairdo sparked divided reactions about his physical appearance, as aFacebookuser commented: “He must have the same Dr as Kylie Jenner.

HighlightsMatt Rife denies surgery, credits puberty and gym for facial change.He criticizes internet theories about his facial transformation.Matt’s memoir states puberty hit him suddenly in his late 20s.He admits improved looks affected his comedy career negatively.

“She used that same line when she rearranged her face. Which is cool, but let’s not insult everyone’sintelligence.

“He wasn’t making that kind of money when his face changed. I think it was him growing up.”

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Matt Rife with blonde hair takes a selfie in front of a mirror, sparking plastic surgery rumors.

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Matt Rife in a plaid shirt and cap reacting to plastic surgery rumors, with a surprised expression.

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A person wrote: “Really though he doesn’t look that much different. It looks like he got his teeth fixed and hit the gym.”

Someone else penned: “He also got his teeth done and that can change a person’s whole face.”

“He looks the same I’m so confused,” a netizen admitted. “Other than when he fixed his teeth he just looks like he’s growing up.”

He attributed his dramatic facial transformation to delayed puberty

Comedian Matt Rife smiling in a black jacket, before dyeing his hair blonde

“The blonde is not it but it makes him happy and that’s what counts. Who cares what he does he’s human like everyone else.”

An observer noted: “Everyone is so quick to judge, my face changed drastically from 18 to 21….

“I do believe that can happen, it’s not like it’s a drastic difference. He just looks more defined and that happened to me too.”

Blonde Matt Rife holding headphones, appearing on SIRIUS X FM radio show

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“Hollyweird got to him too,” a viewer added.

A separate individual chimed in: “He looks likeTiger King.”

Nevertheless, in Matt’s new memoir,Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, the comedian said he went from looking 13 to his actual age when “puberty, after its sweet time for more than 20 years, finally decided to hit me square in the face,”TMZreported on Tuesday (December 3).

Matt also attributed his changed look to a rigorous gym routine

Matt Rife with a plaid shirt and glasses stands at night, before his changed appearance and dyed hair

Matt reportedly said that in just a few months, his face got wider, his features popped, and even his body grew a few inches.

The actor also attributed his changed look to regularly hitting the gym with his close friend and fellow comic Dane Cook,Page Sixreported on Tuesday.

Matt Rife with a drastically different look, wearing a leather jacket and gold necklace, in a dimly lit setting. New comedy special poster

The Ohio native subsequently criticized his “bizarrely stunted journey” through puberty, which led to a bunch of wild internet conspiracies aboutplastic surgery, which he said he never had the time or money for, as perTMZ.

He also slammed doctors who would speculate on TikTok about his jawline and how it was the result of plastic surgery, saying: “How the hell do you not lose your license?”

Matt went on to admit that his comedy career began to suffer after he became better-looking with age, according toPage Six.

In his new memoir,Your Mom’s Gonna Love Me, the 29-year-old comedian explained that his features became more defined

Young Matt Rife in a black hoodie and red shoes sitting on a fence in front of a vintage car

He wrote in his memoir: “As a comic, you’re supposed to make the audience like you, right? Well, who the f–k likes attractive people? No one!”

Matt previously facedbacklash for his Netflix specialNatural Selection, released last year, with critics accusing him of promoting misogynistic humor.

At the time, he opened the show with a controversial joke about domestic violence and went on to mock women’s interest inastrologyand crystals, prompting a wave of online criticism.

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Drew said: “In case anyone’s curious, no I’m not fcking surprised. You’re telling me a man who goes on other people’s podcasts and openly objectifies and criticizes women’s bodies is misogynistic? Yeah, no sht.”

The 29-year-old self-proclaimed feminist went on to liken Matt’s “jokes” to scrolling through a “white uncle’s racist Facebook page” and challenged his supposed intentional attempt to alienate his female fans.

Matt also criticized internet conspiracy theories

She continued: “If you want to appeal to exclusively misogynistic men, you are mediocre and couldn’t afford veneers.

“Or maybe you’re not that f*cking funny. At least not to me personally. But what would I know?

“I’m just an astrology-obsessed, crystal-loving, f*cking dumb ss btch on the internet.”

Matt’s physical appearance continued to ignite divided reactions on social media

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