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Bald and beautiful: Famous women who shaved their heads

  • <p>The British model chopped off her locks before the 2017 Met Gala, taking to the red carpet with silver painted on hair. A week later, at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Cara showed off her bald head in all its glory - and looked fantastic. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
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    Cara Delevingne

    The British model chopped off her locks before the 2017 Met Gala, taking to the red carpet with silver painted on hair. A week later, at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Cara showed off her bald head in all its glory - and looked fantastic. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>If there’s anyone that can pull off an edgy, bald ‘do, it’s K Stew. The actress unveiled her new look at the premiere of her film ‘Personal Shopper’ - and instantly hit headlines. <i>[Photo: Rex/Getty]</i></p>
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    Kristen Stewart

    If there’s anyone that can pull off an edgy, bald ‘do, it’s K Stew. The actress unveiled her new look at the premiere of her film ‘Personal Shopper’ - and instantly hit headlines. [Photo: Rex/Getty]

  • <p>‘The Great British Bake Off star recently revealed a dramatic new look. The 24-year-old’s bouncy curls are now nowhere to be seen as she has opted for a striking buzz cut. <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/ruby.tandoh/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:[Photo: Ruby Tandon/ Instagram" class="link ">[Photo: Ruby Tandon/ Instagram</a></i>]</p>
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    Ruby Tandoh

    ‘The Great British Bake Off star recently revealed a dramatic new look. The 24-year-old’s bouncy curls are now nowhere to be seen as she has opted for a striking buzz cut. [Photo: Ruby Tandon/ Instagram]

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  • <p>The youngest star to brave the new look is 12-year-old ‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown. <i>[Photo: Millie Bobby Brown/ Twitter/ Getty]</i></p>
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    Millie Bobby Brown

    The youngest star to brave the new look is 12-year-old ‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown. [Photo: Millie Bobby Brown/ Twitter/ Getty]

  • <p>Actress and activist Rose McGowan has never been afraid to make a statement. She shared the moment she shaved her head on social media back in 2015 and has since kept her super short locks, calling the look ‘liberating’. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    5/17

    Rose McGowan

    Actress and activist Rose McGowan has never been afraid to make a statement. She shared the moment she shaved her head on social media back in 2015 and has since kept her super short locks, calling the look ‘liberating’. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Singer Jessie J shaved off her trademark black locks live on TV in 2013 for Comic Relief raising £500,000 for charity in the process. She loved the look so much she shaved her hair off again in 2015 and we think she rocks it.<i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    6/17

    Jessie J

    Singer Jessie J shaved off her trademark black locks live on TV in 2013 for Comic Relief raising £500,000 for charity in the process. She loved the look so much she shaved her hair off again in 2015 and we think she rocks it. [Photo: Getty]

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  • <p>The actress shaved her hair completely off for her role as Fantine in the film Les Miserables. She did win a Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance though, so surely it was all worth it. <i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    7/17

    Anne Hathaway

    The actress shaved her hair completely off for her role as Fantine in the film Les Miserables. She did win a Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance though, so surely it was all worth it. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The British actress definitely isn’t shy of experimenting with her hair, so it was no surprise when she went for a buzz cut in 2012. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    8/17

    Jaime Winston

    The British actress definitely isn’t shy of experimenting with her hair, so it was no surprise when she went for a buzz cut in 2012. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The ‘Sex In The City’ actress shaved her head in 2012 to play the role of a cancer patient in a play. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    9/17

    Cynthia Nixon

    The ‘Sex In The City’ actress shaved her head in 2012 to play the role of a cancer patient in a play. [Photo: Getty]

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  • <p>Agyness Deyn’s short hair made her the model of the moment, she then decided to go even shorter in 2010 opting for bleach blonde buzz cut. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
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    Agyness Deyn

    Agyness Deyn’s short hair made her the model of the moment, she then decided to go even shorter in 2010 opting for bleach blonde buzz cut. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Cast your memory back to 2009 when Solange decided to have a little fun with her hair and shaved it all off. <i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
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    Solange

    Cast your memory back to 2009 when Solange decided to have a little fun with her hair and shaved it all off. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Ellen Page braved the cut for her role in 2005’s ‘Mouth To Mouth’.<i> [Photo: Mouth To Mouth/ Getty]</i></p>
    12/17

    Ellen Page

    Ellen Page braved the cut for her role in 2005’s ‘Mouth To Mouth’. [Photo: Mouth To Mouth/ Getty]

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  • <p>In 2005, Natalie Portman made headlines for shaving her head for her role in ‘V for Vendetta’. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    13/17

    Natalie Portman

    In 2005, Natalie Portman made headlines for shaving her head for her role in ‘V for Vendetta’. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Cate Blanchett is another star who had her head shaved for a film role. However, Blanchett took it to a new level by having her hair shaved on-screen in ‘Heaven’ in 2002. <i>[Photo: Heaven/Getty</i><i>]</i></p>
    14/17

    Cate Blanchett

    Cate Blanchett is another star who had her head shaved for a film role. However, Blanchett took it to a new level by having her hair shaved on-screen in ‘Heaven’ in 2002. [Photo: Heaven/Getty]

  • <p>The legendary actress shaved her auburn locks off for her role in ‘Alien 3′ - and still look spectacular.<i> [Photo: Alien 3/Getty]</i></p>
    15/17

    Signourney Weaver

    The legendary actress shaved her auburn locks off for her role in ‘Alien 3′ - and still look spectacular. [Photo: Alien 3/Getty]

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  • <p>Demi Moore really was one tough cookie in the 1997 hit G.I Jane, even shaving her hair for the hardcore role. <i>[Photo: GI Jane Getty]</i></p>
    16/17

    Demi Moore

    Demi Moore really was one tough cookie in the 1997 hit G.I Jane, even shaving her hair for the hardcore role. [Photo: GI Jane Getty]

  • <p>The star went completely bald - and bulked up - for her role in ‘Mad Max’. Despite her lack of locks, she still looked gorgeous. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
    17/17

    Charlize Theron

    The star went completely bald - and bulked up - for her role in ‘Mad Max’. Despite her lack of locks, she still looked gorgeous. [Photo: Getty]

<p>The British model chopped off her locks before the 2017 Met Gala, taking to the red carpet with silver painted on hair. A week later, at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Cara showed off her bald head in all its glory - and looked fantastic. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>If there’s anyone that can pull off an edgy, bald ‘do, it’s K Stew. The actress unveiled her new look at the premiere of her film ‘Personal Shopper’ - and instantly hit headlines. <i>[Photo: Rex/Getty]</i></p>
<p>‘The Great British Bake Off star recently revealed a dramatic new look. The 24-year-old’s bouncy curls are now nowhere to be seen as she has opted for a striking buzz cut. <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/ruby.tandoh/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:[Photo: Ruby Tandon/ Instagram" class="link ">[Photo: Ruby Tandon/ Instagram</a></i>]</p>
<p>The youngest star to brave the new look is 12-year-old ‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown. <i>[Photo: Millie Bobby Brown/ Twitter/ Getty]</i></p>
<p>Actress and activist Rose McGowan has never been afraid to make a statement. She shared the moment she shaved her head on social media back in 2015 and has since kept her super short locks, calling the look ‘liberating’. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>Singer Jessie J shaved off her trademark black locks live on TV in 2013 for Comic Relief raising £500,000 for charity in the process. She loved the look so much she shaved her hair off again in 2015 and we think she rocks it.<i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>The actress shaved her hair completely off for her role as Fantine in the film Les Miserables. She did win a Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance though, so surely it was all worth it. <i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>The British actress definitely isn’t shy of experimenting with her hair, so it was no surprise when she went for a buzz cut in 2012. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>The ‘Sex In The City’ actress shaved her head in 2012 to play the role of a cancer patient in a play. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>Agyness Deyn’s short hair made her the model of the moment, she then decided to go even shorter in 2010 opting for bleach blonde buzz cut. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>Cast your memory back to 2009 when Solange decided to have a little fun with her hair and shaved it all off. <i> [Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>Ellen Page braved the cut for her role in 2005’s ‘Mouth To Mouth’.<i> [Photo: Mouth To Mouth/ Getty]</i></p>
<p>In 2005, Natalie Portman made headlines for shaving her head for her role in ‘V for Vendetta’. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>
<p>Cate Blanchett is another star who had her head shaved for a film role. However, Blanchett took it to a new level by having her hair shaved on-screen in ‘Heaven’ in 2002. <i>[Photo: Heaven/Getty</i><i>]</i></p>
<p>The legendary actress shaved her auburn locks off for her role in ‘Alien 3′ - and still look spectacular.<i> [Photo: Alien 3/Getty]</i></p>
<p>Demi Moore really was one tough cookie in the 1997 hit G.I Jane, even shaving her hair for the hardcore role. <i>[Photo: GI Jane Getty]</i></p>
<p>The star went completely bald - and bulked up - for her role in ‘Mad Max’. Despite her lack of locks, she still looked gorgeous. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i></p>

Not many of us would part with our precious locks out of choice. However, that’s exactly what these famous women have done.

Whether it’s to raise money for charity, as a style statement or all in the name of art. Stars such Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway and Jessie J have all braved the ultimate chop and looked absolutely beautiful.

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