Dakota Johnson's Ditches Her Signature Brunette Hair for a Blonde Bob in New Movie
Dakota Johnson's new look is giving fifty shades of blonde.
That's right, the actress kissed her signature brunette hair goodbye and debuted a sunny blonde color and blunt bob cut for her latest movie Daddio. And while Dakota underwent a dramatic transformation for the film, she did get to keep her trademark bangs.
In an on-set photo taken by Jessica Kourkounis and shared by Dakota's entertainment company Tea Time Production on Aug. 27, her tresses were done in messy tousled waves and pined in a half-up, half-down hairstyle. In the snapshot, she paired her edgy 'do with a black leather jacket and multicolored ensemble.
The star had previously teased her movie makeover last December, when she was spotted filming the drama in New Jersey with her co-star Sean Penn. At the time, the Fifty Shades of Grey alum sported a similar getup, but accessorized with a purple and burgundy stripe scarf.
Daddio is a clear departure from Dakota's rom-coms, as the story "follows a young woman, who after landing at JFK airport in New York City, jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi," according to Deadline. "The cabbie, Clark, throws the vehicle into drive and the two head out into the night…striking up the most unexpected conversation."
The film is slated to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Only time will tell if the 33-year-old decides to bring back her brunette tresses or if she's embracing a lighter shade. After all, her mom Melanie Griffith and grandma Tippi Hedren are famous blondes.
Dakota may have switched up her signature style for a movie role, but she isn't the only star to make a drastic change. Keep reading to see more jaw-dropping hair transformations in recent months.
The son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham got his head shaved by Selena Gomexz's little sister, Gracie Teefey, in August 2023.
The Can't Hardly Wait actress showed off her drastic hair change, debuting dark red hair and a blunt bob haircut.
The Second Act star unveiled bright blonde highlights in a new selfie.
The Kardashians star showed off her new bob hairstyle in a recent SKIMS video campaign.
The Hustlers star debuted a voluminous long bob and curtain bangs on Aug. 12.
Rachel Green, is that you? The Euphoria star appeared to take inspiration from Jennifer Aniston's Friends character with this layered look.
The Vanderpump Rules star debuted a platinum blond dye job in August 2023.
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The "Say So" singer showed off her dramatic hair transformation on Instagram, debuting bright purple hair and a spooky spider design on the back of her head.
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The American Idol judge revived her signature style of 2008 and revealed baby bangs in a June 20 Instagram.
In July 2023, the SKIMS founder debuted a short bob, bringing to mind what has become her sister Kourtney Kardashian's signature style in recent years.
The Vampire Diaries actress debuted fringe bangs for the Los Angeles premiere of her new film Out-Laws in June.
The "Vogue" singer debuted an edgy shag haircut on June 11.
The Dance Moms alum proved you can be blonde and brunette at the same time with her recent hair change.
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The "Over It" artist headed into summer with a shorter cut and new hair color, debuting her blonde bob to Instagram in May 2023.
The X-Men star kissed her shoulder-length hair goodbye and debuted a pixie cut on May 26.
While attending the Louis Vuitton cruise show in Italy on May 24, Emma debuted curtain bangs—a style she often rocked in the mid-2010s.
The Sweet Home Alabama actress debuted wispy fringe bangs in a stunning selfie.
The Poosh founder went back to her brunette roots, debuting a new look. As she put it on Instagram, she's a "brunette4lyfe."
Amid her ongoing transformation journey, the Rob & Chyna alum debuted a short pixie cut with shaved sides.
On May 15, the pop star opted for a bold hair color, rocking jet-black hair.
Helen Mirren wowed at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, as she debuted vibrant blue hair.
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The Star Wars actress debuted her newly shaved head on May 10, writing on Instagram, "Happy without hair!"
On April 24, the Tangled actress debuted a fresh cut and fringe bangs.
The "Flowers" singer unveiled a drastic hair change, going back to her brunette roots, at The Daily Front Row's Seventh Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards.
The TikTok star debuted a drastic hair change at Coachella 2023, unveiling a blonde bob look.
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