Jessica Chastain, is that you or your long-lost blonde twin? Our beloved redhead decided to flip the script at the 2023 Met Gala, ditching her signature fiery locks for a jaw-dropping platinum blonde ‘do. We had to rub our eyes and do a triple-take to ensure it was her!
The actor strutted her stuff on the red carpet, rocking her new bright blonde hair, a strapless black gown, sheer black gloves, and black sunglasses that would make Karl Lagerfeld proud. Gone were Chastain’s copper red waves, replaced by sleek, almost white-blonde hair parted down the middle and cascading down her back with just a touch of a soft wave at the ends.
Is this a permanent change or just a wig? Who knows! But, we’ve got to say, despite being unrecognizable, Chastain slays in blonde. The Oscar winner also ditched her usual red lipstick for a super pale peachy nude, completing the transformation. Once she took off the sunglasses, Chastain revealed a pale gray smokey eye with a pop of liner drawn towards her inner corners, contrasting beautifully with the dark feathers and sheer textures of her gown and the lightness of her hair.
Makeup artist Kristofer Buckle used Charlotte Tilbury products to create Chastain’s magical metamorphosis, including the Luxury Palette in Rock Chick for that pale gray eye, Hollywood Glow Glide Highlighter in Moonlit Glow for a hint of radiance on Chastain’s cheekbones, and K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Bitch Perfect for her peachy nude lip.
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If you’re going to pull off a hilarious transformation, there’s no better time than the Met Gala! Kim Kardashian also famously went platinum for her Marilyn Monroe moment at the 2022 gala. Still, while we’ve seen Kardashian as a blonde before, it’s a much bigger shock from Chastain, the reigning redhead queen. We can’t help but chuckle and applaud this well-timed surprise!
