Conchita Wurst: Eurovision 2014 Winner's Beard Takes The Internet by Storm (PICTURES)

PHOTOS: Conchita Wurst's Beard Takes The Internet by Storm
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Conchita Wurst, a bearded drag act from Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Rise Like a Phoenix' and then instantly took the internet by storm.

The controversial Austrian who's real name is Thomas Neuwirth, is one of the most popular winners to take home the trophy, speaking at the press conference after, Wurst said "I felt like tonight Europe showed that we are a community of respect and tolerance."

Moments after the win, a bearded Russell Brand took to twitter, posting a picture of himself in a bright green dress and tweeted "I'm knackered - but what a great night. #Eurovision"

Will her beard start a new trend amongst men and women? Well, photoshop experts certainly hope so.

Here's 18 images of celebrities, MPs, Prince George, Kate Middleton and even Queen Elizabeth sporting the 'Conchita Beard'.

Celebrities With A 'Conchita Beard'
Cheryl Cole(01 of20)
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Prince Geroge(02 of20)
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The Duchess of Cambridge(03 of20)
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Piers Morgan(04 of20)
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The Queen(05 of20)
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Justin Bieber(06 of20)
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One Direction(07 of20)
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Nigel Farage(08 of20)
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Victoria Beckham(09 of20)
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Boris Johnson(10 of20)
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Simon Cowell(11 of20)
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kate Winslet(12 of20)
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Angelina Jolie(13 of20)
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Kim Kardashian(14 of20)
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George Osborne(15 of20)
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Theresa May (16 of20)
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David Cameron(17 of20)
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Damian Lewis(18 of20)
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Katie Hopkins(19 of20)
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Conchita Wurst(20 of20)
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Eurovision 2014 Winner: Conchita Wurst
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy after a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy after a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy at a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy at a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy at a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy at a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria reacts on stage with the trophy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like A Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like A Phoenix' during the dress rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 9, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like A Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria lifts the trophy after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy at a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like A Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
DENMARK-ENTERTAINMENT-EUROVISION-SONG-CONTEST(14 of16)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria poses with the trophy after a press conference after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 11, 2014. Austria won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Rise Like a Phoenix' sung by bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Conchita Wurst representing Austria performs the song 'Rise Like A Phoenix' after winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Grand Final in Copenhagen, Denmark, on May 10, 2014. AFP PHOTO/JONATHAN NACKSTRAND (Photo credit should read JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
'Starnacht aus der Wachau'(16 of16)
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ROSSATZ, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Conchita Wurst attends the startalk prior the 'Starnacht aus der Wachau' at Heuriger Polz on September 21, 2013 in Rossatz, Austria. (Photo by Moni Fellner/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)