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12 Celebrities Who Surprised Us With Their Natural Hair–and Made Us Cheer

By Jaclyn Anglis Updated: January 9, 2017

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Celebrities who don’t show their natural hair may do so for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, they’re playing a character in a TV show or movie who is written to have a different hair color or style than what they were born with. Other times, stylists have encouraged them to try particular look that just stuck.

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But whatever the reason is, we love it when stars of all shapes, sizes, and races decide to reveal their real hair to the world. Whether it’s showing off their true hair color, texture, or style, it’s always worth cheering them on for doing so–especially in a place like Hollywood, which too often seems to tell women they should all look the same. Let’s celebrate our differences together, shall we?

See the most gorgeous natural hair reveals in the stunning snapshots below.

Celebrities Natural Hair Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez

J. Lo may wear her waves nowadays, but we can't help but get a little nostalgic looking at her natural curls. Circa 1997, if you can believe it!
Celebrities Natural Hair Kerry Washington

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Kerry Washington

Though the Scandal star always looks picture-perfect, we can't help but admire her natural curls in this throwback photo. Beautiful!
Celebrities Natural Hair Olivia Wilde

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Olivia Wilde

Whoa! We had no clue the famous brunette was actually hiding natural blonde roots under there. Either way, the actress rocks the look.
Celebrities Natural Hair Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara

The Modern Family actress is known for her chestnut brown locks. We had no idea she was a natural blonde!
Celebrities Natural Hair Jessica Simpson

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Jessica Simpson

Who would've known that one of the most famous blondes in the world was once a natural brunette?! Not us.
Celebrities Natural Hair Oprah Winfrey

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Oprah Winfrey

It seems like the television mogul has rocked every hairstyle under the sun in her decades-long career. How refreshing to see her natural locks once in a while!
Celebrities Natural Hair Alicia Keys

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Alicia Keys

The Grammy-winning singer has debuted a number of classic hairstyles over the years. We couldn't be happier to see her natural tresses on her latest album cover!
Celebrities Natural Hair Amy Adams

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Amy Adams

She's known for her signature red hair. So what a (beautiful) surprise it was to see this throwback 2004 snapshot of her natural blonde look!
Celebrities Natural Hair Taraji P Henson

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Taraji P. Henson

The Empire star treated her Instagram followers to a glimpse of her natural curls. Of course, they went wild with glee.
Celebrities Natural Hair Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

She might be best known for playing fiery redhead Miranda on Sex and the City, but she's actually a natural blonde. A gorgeous one, too!

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Celebrities Natural Hair Viola Davis

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Viola Davis

How gorgeous does the actress look showing off her natural 'do to photographers? And that Screen Actors Guild Award is the best accessory!
Celebrities Natural Hair Emma Stone

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Emma Stone

The actress made a name for herself playing redheaded characters. So it was a huge shock when she switched back to blonde--and revealed it was her natural hue!
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