Renée Zellweger has long been admired for her ability to transform on screen, but her fearless approach to changing hairstyles is equally captivating. Known for her blonde locks—ranging from honey-toned to icy platinum—the Bridget Jones’s Diary star made a striking impression earlier this year with a long pixie cut for the January cover of British Vogue.
“When you’re cutting someone’s hair short, they’ve got to want to do it — it’s them who has to love it,” hairstylist Syd Hayes told British Vogue. “She was so open to it. It wasn’t about Bridget, but more about her as a person.”
Whether she’s preparing for a role or simply switching things up, Zellweger is no stranger to dramatic hair changes. From edgy pixies to deep brunettes, she wears every style with confidence and grace.
One of her earliest standout hair moments came at the 1999 Academy Awards. Fresh off breakout roles in Jerry Maguire and One True Thing, Zellweger debuted a short pixie cut with soft curls and long bangs parted in the middle. The look perfectly framed her oval face and high cheekbones, earning its place among the most iconic celebrity pixie cuts.
In 2004, Zellweger surprised fans again—this time by trading her character’s blonde hair for a rich brunette look while promoting Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The nearly black shade complemented her porcelain complexion. She kept the shoulder-length cut simple, with soft waves and a side part. Paired with natural makeup and rosy accents, the moody Y2K style was a hit.
Most recently, Zellweger was spotted filming for Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building with yet another transformation. Dressed in a white coat over a pink blouse, she wore warm cinnamon-colored hair styled in ’50s-inspired flipped-out ends. It’s unclear whether she wore a wig for the role, but given her history, a full dye job wouldn’t be surprising.
Details of her character in the upcoming season remain under wraps, but her addition to the show’s star-studded cast has already created buzz. One thing is certain—Renée Zellweger’s ability to reinvent herself, both on screen and through her style, keeps audiences intrigued time and time again.
