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Probably the most popular mask in the history of theater, it has had different shapes over the years, but continues to be a truly iconic mask to this day.
Zorro's mask is so iconic that it even has its own movie: 'The Mask of Zorro.'
The famous guitarist, who was a member of Guns N' Roses from 2000 to 2004, created his trademark persona by wearing a face mask and a KFC bucket on his head.
The metal band is known for their scary costumes and, of course, their iconic masks.
The superhero's quintessential mask is yet another iconic one that everyone recognizes.
The Loki Mask transformed Jim Carrey into this loony cartoonish character. In fact, the whole movie revolves around this mask.
The famous DJ wears a Mickey Mouse-inspired mask during his performances.
Tom Hardy seems to have a thing for masks. Here he is again, playing the supervillain Bane.
Though more of a full-sized costume, this mask became a classic.
The original story is a classic by Alexandre Dumas. But Leonardo DiCaprio brought the mask back in Randall Wallace's 1998 movie.
Who wouldn't love to be like Tony Stark and wear such a cool mask?
The artist was rocking face masks way before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here she is at the Glastonbury Festival, back in 2019.
The French electronic music duo has been hiding their faces since 1993.
The Swedish band became famous for their costumes. They wear a wide range of masks onstage, but Papa Nihil's one is probably the most famous.
It doesn't get more iconic than this. Darth Vader is one of the most iconic figures in movie history, and indeed pop culture in general.
Frank's rabbit mask is really creepy, and we love it!
Who doesn't recognize the American DJ Christopher Comstock AKA Marsmello in his iconic helmet?
Michael Myers had to be on this list. This is one of the most iconic horror masks ever.
Jigsaw's mask is terrifying and memorable, so we had to include it in this list.
The Guy Fawkes mask exploded in popularity when it was adopted by the hacktivist group Anonymous.
Tom Hardy wearing an iron mask. It doesn't get more badas* than this!
Jason Voorhees' hockey mask is definitely one of the most iconic masks in film history, and a Halloween costume favorite, of course.
Dr. Hannibal Lecter's muzzle is truly terrifying, but we just can't get it out of our heads.
Just like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, Leatherface is a favorite among horror movie fans.
Probably one of the most popular masks during Halloween, Ghostface is indeed an iconic face mask.
There are quite a few famous masks popularized by the film franchise, including the classic white one with the word 'God' on the forehead, and the Freak masks in this picture.
Who can forget the former presidents' masks worn during the bank robberies in the movie starring Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves?
In a time where face masks are gaining popularity (albeit not for the best reasons), we revisit some of the most iconic masks in pop culture. It's true that we've been wearing masks for millennia, but film and music in particular have introduced us to masks that stand the test of time. Some are so engraved in our culture that they're instantly recognizable in every corner of the globe.
Intrigued? Browse through the following gallery and discover the most iconic masks in pop culture.
The most iconic masks in pop culture
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In a time where face masks are gaining popularity (albeit not for the best reasons), we revisit some of the most iconic masks in pop culture. It's true that we've been wearing masks for millennia, but film and music in particular have introduced us to masks that stand the test of time. Some are so engraved in our culture that they're instantly recognizable in every corner of the globe.
Intrigued? Browse through the following gallery and discover the most iconic masks in pop culture.