Russell-Brand seems to looks like a homeless man who had just been to a thrift-store.
This is hardly the look of a young, handsome man. Its rather more the look of a scruffy graying bearded old man living on the street.
https://deadline.com/2026/10/russell-brand-rape-trial-underway-1237151175/
There is the desire for a lot of young men to sport a rugged, bearded, handsome look, but not necessarily appear to be homeless.
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2010/jun/05/russell-brand-interview
However, once that beard goes gray, it can be very difficult to avoid looking like a scruffy bearded old man who has given up.