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Kirsten Dunst's Hairstylist Marcus Francis Reveals the Reason for Her Dramatic New Haircut

Kirsten Dunst debuted an ultra-cool bob hairstyle at the Sept. 24 Bottega Veneta runway show. Hairstylist Marcus Francis exclusively tells E! News the details behind her major chop.

By Alyssa Morin Sep 27, 2022 9:54 PMTags
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Kirsten Dunst seems to have been beguiled by the fun and fierceness of Milan Fashion Week.

The Bring It On actress stepped out in style to attend the Bottega Veneta runway show on Sept. 24, wearing a sleek black sweater, cuffed denim jeans and black angular heels. And while her effortlessly chic outfit was noteworthy, it was her dramatic hair change that stole the spotlight.

Kirsten, who chopped off a total of six inches, per her hairstylist Marcus Francis, unveiled a wavy chin-length bob at the fashion show.

"She's always inspired to do something different," Marcus exclusively told E! News, "and since she felt her length was 'just there' and didn't feel interesting, she was ready for a change."

Marcus noted that they originally thought about doing bangs, but decided to cut her hair the shortest it's been in 17 years.

"We talked about the length she had in her film Melancholia since that felt cool, fresh, yet chic," the hairstylist explained. "I don't think we really planned the cut around her being at Bottega Veneta."

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He continued, "But as I was cutting her hair, she did tell me she was going to Milan for a show and that's when I knew, 'You better nail this cut Marcus.'"

As for how Marcus achieved Kirsten's new 'do? Per a press release, he used Olivia Garden products, including the brand's Cara Shears to "cut the weight out of the ends to give the hair movement" and thinned out areas "to make sure the cut didn't go too triangular."

While most people opt for bobs to beat the heat of summer, Kirsten's new cut is a refreshing style for the fall season. But don't just take our word for it.

Keep scrolling to see her fabulous hairdo, plus other celebrity hair transformations below.

Rihanna

The Fenty Beauty founder debuted a bright blonde hair transformation April 17 while celebrating her latest Fenty x Puma collection in London.

Delilah Belle Hamlin

The model debuted a bleach blonde pixie cut at the FRAME event April 4.

Megan Fox

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Zendaya

Less than a month afer chopping her hair into a long bob, Zendaya debuted a honey blonde transformation at the Challengers premiere March 26.

Elle Fanning

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Rachel McAdams

The Mean Girls alum swapped out her signature blonde hair for a dark brunette transformation on March 18.

Bre Tiesi

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Kelly Osbourne

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Zendaya

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Sydney Sweeney

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Zoey Deutch

To prepare for her upcoming role as  Jean Seberg, the 29-year-old debuted a bleached blonde pixie cut.

Anne Hathaway

The Princess Diaries alum unveiled fringe bangs at the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Selena Gomez

The star debuted a bangin' new style at the premiere of her friend Nicola Peltz Beckham's film Lola in February 2024.

Jennifer Lopez

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner traded in her dark locks for a pink 'do in January 2024.

Julianne Hough

In January 2024, the Dancing With the Stars personality shared a video of herself cutting her own hair. "Out with the old energy," she wrote, "and in with the new."

Kate Beckinsale

The Underworld actress took the plunge and went full blonde, while also debuting a short bob haircut.

Riley Keough

The Daisy Jones & The Six actress debuted jet-black hair on Nov. 2.

Eva Longoria

The Flamin' Hot director recently showcased her dramatic transformation, debuting a choppy, layered bob on Nov. 9.

Alix Earle

The TikToker debuted a fresh haircut, revealing a long bob.

Miley Cyrus

After rocking platinum blonde tresses for years, Miley officially returned to her brunette roots to model Gucci's new collection.

Kate Middleton

The royal recently showed off her new curtain bangs during a public appearance on Sept. 27.

Megan Fox

The actress recently debuted a bright red hair color and equally bold blunt bob haircut.

Cara Delevingne

The supermodel debuted a punk-rock hairstyle at Vogue's World Show during London Fashion Week on Sept. 14

Brittany Snow

The Pitch Perfect star made a drastic hair change, going from dark brunette tresses to a bright blonde look.

Hayden Panettiere

The Scream actress debuted a bubblegum pink style in August 2023.

Brooklyn Beckham

The son of David Beckham and Victoria Beckham got his head shaved by Selena Gomez's little sister, Gracie Teefey, in August 2023.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

The Can't Hardly Wait actress showed off her drastic hair change, debuting dark red hair and a blunt bob haircut.

Jennifer Lopez

The Second Act star unveiled bright blonde highlights in a new selfie.

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(This story was originally published on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022 at 12: 08 p.m. PST)