Hey there! Let’s take a trip down memory lane. HGTV's beloved Home Town host, Ben Napier, recently shared a heartwarming throwback photo on Instagram. The picture, posted on Sunday, May 21, shows a much younger Ben rocking some serious 90s style. His fans couldn’t help but notice how much his personal flair has evolved since then. Now, let’s dive into the details, shall we?
Ben’s Throwback: A Blast From the Past
In the caption, Ben humorously reminisced about the day this photo was taken. “That time I showed up to picture day knowing I was [going to] stunt because I’d just gotten new eyeglasses just like my granddaddy’s,” he wrote. He went on to describe his outfit with pride, saying, “Lookin’ fresh to death with my #BugleBoy shirt tucked in.” It’s clear that Ben’s sense of humor and nostalgia haven’t changed a bit over the years.
Ben’s followers were quick to comment on the post, showering him with compliments about his glasses and outfit. “Cool glasses, even today!!” one fan exclaimed. In response, Ben shared a bit more about his inspiration behind the glasses, saying, “I seriously chose them because they looked like my grandpa, and I thought he was so cool.” That’s the kind of heartwarming connection that makes Ben’s fans love him even more.
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From Clean-Shaven to Bearded Wonder
These days, Ben’s signature look includes a rugged beard and an easygoing style that fans adore. But it wasn’t always this way. Over the years, he’s shared a few rare glimpses of what he looked like before the beard became his trademark. In February 2022, his wife, Erin Napier, tweeted a throwback photo of Ben’s clean-shaven face. In the picture, he’s dressed in a sharp suit with a floral tie, flashing that signature smile that’s captured the hearts of so many HGTV viewers.
Ben’s Journey to Better Health
In recent years, Ben has undergone a significant transformation, focusing on his health and fitness. This change came after the arrival of his first child, daughter Helen, in January 2018. In a February 2018 Instagram post, Ben opened up about his new priorities, writing, “Although I have made efforts to eat healthy and to exercise, it never seemed more real until I held this blue-eyed girl that is equal parts Erin and me and a whole lot more than I deserve in my arms. I never want to leave her side, which means taking care of my heart has to be a major priority.”
The couple’s second daughter, Mae, was born in May 2021. After her arrival, Ben continued his weight loss journey, even undergoing surgery to repair his rotator cuff in March 2023. Erin proudly shared her husband’s progress on Instagram, saying, “Somehow, despite having a torn rotator cuff and us barging in and slowing him down daily, [Ben] has been building a gym in the barn and lost many pounds. And holy smokes, what a babe with good blood pressure.”
