Kate Beckinsale Looks Unrecognizable With This Shocking Hair Transformation

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Kate Beckinsale has aways been known for her gorgeous brunette locks, but she shocked her fans with a dramatic transformation that made her almost unrecognizable. Just days after appearing on the red carpet of ELLE to Celebrate 2023 Women in Hollywood on Tuesday, she did a complete 180-degree change with her hair when she showed up to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Women in Entertainment Gala on Thursday.

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The transition from brunette to blonde apparently happened overnight because Beckinsale shared snapshots from Roger Vivier’s holiday party with her new look. It’s chic, it’s elegant, and it’s giving total Marilyn Monroe vibes. The 50-year-old actress’ hair went from long and straight to a sophisticated wavy lob. And the color change is also a head-turner — her chestnut locks are now a platinum blonde, just like the beloved Hollywood icon.

Beckinsale’s fans gave her fresh style their stamp of approval with even Paris Hilton chiming in with a smiley face emoji with heart eyes on her Instagram account. One user wrote in the comments, “From one woman to another. You look incredible.” Another added, “The blonde is everything.” And Beckinsale has the biggest cheerleader out there who loves her no matter what hair color she chooses, writing, “You rock the brunette you rock the blonde just gorgeous & stunning every which way & in every outfit.” We all need friends rooting for us under all circumstances in life!

Beckinsale might have found inspiration from her role in the 2021 movie, Jolt, where she sported a blonde bobbed wig that’s very similar to the hairstyle she has in 2023. The film might have been the perfect test drive for having the courage to change her look so dramatically. But no matter what Beckinsale decides to do with her hair — blonde, brunette, long, or short — she’s always looking good to us.

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