Jason Beghe Looks Back at His Shirtless ’80s Modeling Days — And Even Voight Would Blush

Before he was the gruff, no-nonsense Sergeant Hank Voight on Chicago P.D., Jason Beghe was turning heads for a very different reason — his modeling career in the 1980s.

In a recent interview, Beghe took a rare moment to reflect on his early days in the spotlight, posing shirtless in fashion campaigns and magazine spreads that now feel worlds away from his tough-guy persona. “Yeah, I did some modeling,” Beghe admitted with a laugh. “There was a lot less clothing involved than what Voight would tolerate.”

Photos from the era show a young Beghe with tousled hair, piercing eyes, and a chiseled physique — a far cry from the trench coat and growl fans have come to associate with Voight. The throwback images have been resurfacing online, much to the delight (and surprise) of longtime fans.

“I’m not embarrassed,” Beghe joked. “Maybe Voight would be, but that guy didn’t have to pay rent in the ’80s.”

The revelation has sparked a wave of nostalgia — and admiration — across social media. One fan wrote, “Voight could arrest me, but 1980s Jason could ruin my life,” while another added, “I’ll never unsee shirtless Beghe — and I don’t want to.”

While Beghe has since traded modeling poses for police interrogations, his journey from fashion heartthrob to one of TV’s most intense lawmen just proves the range — and staying power — of a true television icon.