Natalie Portman is known for switching things up for her roles, but her latest transformation has fans doing a double take.
The Oscar-winning actress looks nearly unrecognizable with a short blonde bob in first-look images from her upcoming movie The Gallerist, and some fans couldn’t help but compare her new look to another familiar face. The dramatic hair change has already sparked plenty of conversation online, with viewers surprised by just how different she looks. Read more about her new look for the role and how fans reacted below.
Natalie Portman Undergoes Blonde Hair Transformation For Her Character In ‘The Gallerist’
The Gallerist is an upcoming film starring the Black Swan actress alongside Jenna Ortega and Sterling K. Brown. The movie centers on the art world and follows a gallerist who becomes entangled in an outrageous scheme involving a dead body at Art Basel Miami.
The first-look images from the film were recently released by People, giving fans a glimpse of the cast in character. The photos offered an early look at the movie’s stylish world, with Natalie’s character transformation quickly catching fans’ attention.
In the images, the Oscar-winner trades her usual brunette locks for a short, sleek blonde bob that falls around her jawline. Her character can also be seen sporting polished, fashion-forward outfits, but it’s the lighter hair color that gives her a noticeably different appearance.
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Fans Think Natalie Portman Looks Like A Completely Different Person With Her Blonde Bob
The mom-of-three's new look didn't go unnoticed on social media, where fans were quick to point out just how much the hairstyle changed her appearance.
Some viewers admitted they initially mistook her for someone else, with several comparing Natalie to Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair. Others were simply surprised to see the star sporting such a dramatic hair transformation.
"Not me thinking that this was Selma Blair at first," commented an Instagram user, as another responded, "Ditto."
"Looks like a prequel to Devil Wears Prada," another wrote, referencing Meryl Streep's famous platinum blonde character, Miranda Priestly.
"She's looking like Anna Faris," a user commented.
"Natalie is so dang cute and adorable," added another.
