14 Interesting Facts You Might Not Know About Jason Momoa

Jason's parents split when he was very young, and he moved with his mother to Madison County, IA.

Jason starred on Baywatch: Hawaii from 1999 until 2001, right around the time he was working on his modeling career. Given how gorgeous he looks, it's not surprising at all.

Jason was reportedly discovered by international designer Takeo Kobayashi in 1998 and began modeling shortly thereafter. He even apparently won Hawaii's model of the year in 1999!

Although Google says that Jason Momoa is 6'4", he's actually described himself as being 6'5". In an interview with Access Hollywood, he recalled his audition for Game of Thrones, saying, "When you have a big 6'5" Hawaiian, screaming at the top of his lungs, like ready to rape, pillage, and kill anyone in front of [him], these . . . casting directors were kind of very scared."

Just look at them. Just, wow.

Jason has rehashed the story of his scar in previous interviews: "It was crazy. A guy smashed a pint glass in my face. I got a little over 140 stitches in my face . . . [hair] just doesn't grow there anymore."

Turns out, the tattoo isn't just a fun design. In another interview, he reportedly explained that the triangles are supposed to represent shark teeth. That way, when he's in the water, they might recognize him as their own.

Jason frequently brings his mom to red carpet events, and she's popped up in more than a handful of snaps on his exciting Instagram account. He even celebrated her birthday in March with the sweetest message!