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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

The Best (and the Worst) of the Hollywood Wigs

 Contrary to what we may have reported, Anne Hathaway did not cut her luscious locks, after all, for this pixie  on the left (thank you US Weekly). Which got us thinking that we should take a closer look at some of the wigs around Hollywood to see who has managed to do it best over the years.

44263, PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday September 1 2010. Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess repeatedly lock lips as they shoot a romantic scene in Paris for the forthcoming romcom One Day . As they kissed, the actors gained quite an audience of onlookers!  Photograph: PacificCoastNews.com
Pixie dust cuteness.
NEW YORK - MAY 23: Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the 55th Annual Drama Desk Awards at FH LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center on May 23, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Classic waves
Again, here is Ms. Hathaway. Again, super cute pixie wig, but her hair is truly one of her best features. We're glad she's holding onto it for now.



 Like Hathaway, Angelina Jolie has worn her share of wigs for movies. She wore a raven mane for her movie Salt, which isn't a crazy departure (see right pic below). But her natural brunette is so much prettier than the jet black hair. Wow. I can literally feel her whipping her head around in slow mo for this shot on the left. She really has a great head of hair doesn't she? We hate her. Mr. Fashionista thinks she's mannish. We think he might be crazy.

American actress Angelina Jolie attends the premiere of Salt at Empire, Leicester Square in London on August 16, 2010.   UPI/Rune Hellestad Photo via Newscom
Feel the wind in your face. Gorge!

31216, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Sunday May 24, 2009. Actress Angelina Jolie is seen on set filming her new movie Salt in Queens. Angelina wore handcuffs on one of her wrists while eating in between takes. Photograph: PacificCoastNews.com
Looks alarmingly like a witch wig I wore once



And then there's John Travolta. We're pretty sure John hasn't gone without some sort of wig or hair enhancement since 1985. So, here are some pics from real life. As you can see, some wigs are better than others. Unfortunately, they always look pretty unnatural.

16503, NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Wednesday May 18 2010 - FILE PHOTO DATED Monday July 16 2007. John Travolta and Kelly Preston have announced that they are expecting a new addition to their family. PICTURE SHOWS: John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston on the red carpet for the New York premiere of the movie Hairspray . Photograph: Darla Khazei, PacificCoastNews.com
The floppy wig look. No.
Kelly Preston , a cast member in the motion picture drama The Last Song , attends the premiere of the film with her husband, actor John Travolta at the Arclight Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles on March 25, 2010.  UPI/Jim Ruymen Photo via Newscom
The hairline disguise. Plus, the jet black dye job. Equals disaster.























And then there's Miss Tyra. There was a period of time when it appeared that Ms. Banks purchased her wigs and weaves from a dollar store. Thank god she has upgraded. I mean she's practically Oprah. She should spend the money to prove it. And, finally, she has. Her wig/ weave on the right is gorgeous!

Nickelodeon's 23rd Annual Kids' Choice Awards held at UCLA's Pauley Pavillion in Westwood, California on March 27th, 2010. Tyra Banks           Fame Pictures, Inc
Her much improved look. Perfection!
SANTA MONICA, CA - NOVEMBER 15:  Model Tyra Banks attends the 2004 Vibe Awards at Barker Hangar November 15, 2004 in Santa Monica, California.  (Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)
The heinous red period in Tyra's life.


And so, Miss Tyra Banks, you will happy to know that you win our fake hair contest! You will, of course, not be surprised as you realize you are sooooo much better than us mere mortals. It hurts us to give you this award, but with as many hair disasters as you have had (not to mention unfortunate jump suits), we must still admit well done!



NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Vogue editor and fashion icon Andre Leon Tally and model and media personality Tyra Banks attend The CW: It's A Reality at Simyone Lounge on February 23, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Andre and Tyra


And dear hearts, in case you have been waiting in eager anticipation to see which plus size girl will be cut first on Cycle 425 of America's Next Top Model, the new season  is starting tomorrow night at 8 eastern/ 7 central on the CW. By the way, we think Andre Leon Tally has been a genius addition to the show. Here's hoping Tyra doesn't go scare him off (aka fire him) like Janice Dickinson, Twiggy, and Paulina Porizkova before him.

We now leave you with the immortal words of Miss Tyra, herself,  Na na na na na na na na na, wanna be on top?

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