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Angelina Jolie, 50, Debuts Icy Blonde Bob Haircut in New Sighting
Hollywood's dark-haired siren, Angelina Jolie, stunned this week by debuting a bold blond bob on set, her glamorous reinvention instantly sparking heated debate across social media.
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She is the woman who has lived a thousand lives on screen, and now, at 50, Angelina Jolie has unveiled yet another striking transformation that has the internet buzzing.
The Oscar-winning star was photographed on the set of her upcoming project, "Anxious People," looking dramatically different, with her famous dark tresses swapped for a sharp, icy blonde bob that instantly reframed her face and reignited debates about her ever-evolving style.
Wearing a cream wrap coat with a gleaming gold brooch, bold red lips, and matching nails, Jolie appeared every inch the image of controlled sophistication. But the smallest details — her pale skin, her hands, her subtle expressions — became fuel for the internet's obsession.
A Daring New Look for Hollywood's Dark Queen
This latest look is more than a haircut. For a star who has moved seamlessly from edgy ingénue to global humanitarian to commanding screen presence, every shift feels symbolic.
Her precise, face-framing bob exuded both discipline and daring, a statement of elegance from a woman who has long understood the impact of image. On set, Jolie appeared calm, her expression unreadable as cameras rolled.
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In a tender off-duty moment, she was spotted walking beside her son Maddox. He carried his own umbrella while another assistant, just out of frame, shielded Jolie from the elements. While Jolie had slipped a long black coat over her cream ensemble, the flowing wrap dress beneath was still visible as she walked.
Maddox, meanwhile, was dressed in a casual Black Flag hoodie, black pants, glasses, and a snug beanie, a quiet but striking contrast to his mother's polished costume.
Online Reactions: Divided but Passionate
The internet exploded with hot takes as soon as the images surfaced. One unimpressed Redditor sneered, "I'm prepared to be downvoted, but I really don't think she can pull off blonde hair. Or at least not this shade. It just does absolutely nothing for her."
Another agreed, "Blonde is not her color. I do like the bob cut, though." But admiration for her look was equally fierce.
"This is the best she's looked in years," one admirer gushed, while another confessed, "I didn't know I needed to witness this until now 😍 She is soooo elegant!!"
Style or Statement?
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The comments spilled across Facebook and Instagram. "The haircut is fabulous," one fan insisted, while another countered, "It washes her out, but then again, it could be the lighting or the atmosphere."
Others focused on detail. "Color looks fantastic. Style not a fan of," one observer declared. Another went further, speculated, "Looks like a wig to me."
Some even shifted attention away from her hair entirely, fixating on Jolie's physique. "Why is nobody talking about her hands?" one asked. Another demanded bluntly, "Look at her hands!"
A History of Transformations
Angelina Jolie is no stranger to reinvention. From close-cropped pixie cuts in her early years to voluminous Hollywood waves, to sleek blowouts on red carpets, every hairstyle has marked a new chapter in her turbulent yet dazzling career.
Here's a look at her most memorable hair transformations through the decades.
1997
Angelina Jolie attended the "Playing God" premiere. The young star debuted a daring slicked-back pixie cut. Her dark hair was cropped close and severe, drawing every eye to her sharp cheekbones and piercing gaze.
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2000
At the sixth SAG Awards, Jolie wore her dark hair in a romantic half-up style. The crown was lifted for volume while glossy shoulder-length waves framed her face.
2001
Jolie arrived at the "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" premiere with her hair long and straight. The strands were parted to the side and fell naturally past her shoulders in a sleek, unfussy look.
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2003
For the "Cradle of Life" premiere, she chose a voluminous half-up style. Glossy curls cascaded down her back while the crown was softly pulled back for structure.
2005
Jolie's hair at the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" premiere was styled in another voluminous half-up look. The ends were curled, the crown teased, and the sides tucked neatly behind her ears.
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2007
On the Cannes red carpet for "Ocean's Thirteen," she struck a balance of control and ease with brown, face-framing layers pinned loosely back.
2008
At the "Kung Fu Panda" premiere, Jolie wore her hair in soft, voluminous waves. Parted slightly off-center, the dark brown strands had a smooth, polished finish with curled ends that framed her face and shoulders.
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2010
The "Salt" UK premiere saw her debut long, layered hair with wispy bangs. Her hair had a light auburn tone and a tousled finish, with soft, face-framing strands and a subtle wave throughout the length. The bangs were parted slightly to the side
2012
At the 84th Academy Awards, Jolie wore her hair in soft, structured waves with a rich honey-brown hue. The hair was parted slightly off-center, with smooth volume at the crown and subtle curls at the ends, styled to frame her face and fall naturally over her shoulders.
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2014
During the "Maleficent" photocall, she stripped it all back to straight, chestnut strands with a deep side part, the cool simplicity serving as a foil to her theatrical role.
2015
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, she channeled Old Hollywood with retro waves, curled under at the ends and parted to the side, a sculpted nod to timeless glamour.
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2019
At the D23 Expo, Jolie wore her hair in a sleek, straight style with a center part. The long, medium brown strands were left loose with minimal layering, giving the look a clean, understated appearance with a smooth, natural texture.
2021
The "Eternals" Rome premiere brought something different: long, ombré strands shifting from dark roots to lighter tones, styled with crown volume and a razor-sharp center part.
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2023
While out in New York City, Jolie wore her hair in a fresh, shoulder-length blowout. The strands were center-parted with light layers and subtle volume, featuring a soft balayage that blended darker roots into warm blonde ends. The finish was smooth with a natural bend at the tips.
She stepped out in SoHo with a tousled, shoulder-length blonde cut. The hair was softly waved and layered for movement.
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2024
For the Tony Awards, Jolie chose a golden blonde blowout. Her hair was center-parted with soft bends at the ends and subtle volume toward the lower half.
During the same event, a different image captured her hairstyle from another angle. Side-swept layers and a voluminous crown were more visible, giving the blonde blowout a sculpted silhouette.
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2025
On the Cannes red carpet, Jolie stunned with a layered, voluminous blonde blowout. Sweeping side bangs and cool highlights completed the screen-siren finish.
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