Shags, Buzzcuts, and Mullets: The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations From the Met Gala 2023

Shags Buzzcuts and Mullets The Best Celebrity Hair Transformations From the Met Gala 2023
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From Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, and Jared Leto’s Choupette impersonations to Kim Kardashian’s mesmerizing pearl-on-pearl moment, no one could be accused of playing it safe at the Met Gala 2023. Honoring the legacy of Karl Lagerfeld, the gala was a visual feast of feathers, tulle, crystals, and fake whiskers. Naturally, the beauty looks were just as arresting.

Jessica Chastain, known for her signature red hair, surprised us all with a platinum blonde wig to the point where she was almost unrecognizable. Dramatic hair transformations defined the night: actor Marion Cotillard debuted a pale pink bowl cut, while models Cara Delevingne, Amber Valletta, and Anok Yai opted for micro fringes and mullet-inspired shag cuts (Delevingne also ditched her classic blonde tresses for bleached turquoise).

The most dramatic moment of all came courtesy of actor Florence Pugh, who unveiled a brilliant new buzzcut beneath her theatrical Valentino feathered crown.

Behold, the biggest hair transformations from the night.

A platinum blonde Jessica Chastain.

A platinum blonde Jessica Chastain.

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Cara Delevingne pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld with a pale turquoise shag cut.

Cara Delevingne pays homage to Karl Lagerfeld with a pale turquoise shag cut.

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Anok Yai sports a modern mullet with cool bends.

Anok Yai sports a modern mullet with cool bends.

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Florence Pugh debuts a dramatic new buzzcut.

Florence Pugh debuts a dramatic new buzzcut.

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Amber Valletta harkens back to the mullets of the 80s.

Amber Valletta harkens back to the mullets of the ’80s.

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Cardi B sports a retro bouffant.

Cardi B sports a retro bouffant.

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Marion Cotillard sports a pale pink bowl cut.

Marion Cotillard sports a pale pink bowl cut.

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