Dakota Johnson Ditches Her Signature Brunette Hair for a Blonde Bob in New Movie

Dakota Johnson debuted her blonde bob hair transformation to tease her upcoming film Daddio with Sean Penn.

By Alyssa Morin Aug 30, 2023 7:09 PMTags
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Dakota Johnson's new look is giving fifty shades of blonde. 

That's right, the actress kissed her signature brunette hair goodbye and debuted a sunny blonde color and blunt bob cut for her latest movie Daddio. And while Dakota underwent a dramatic transformation for the film, she did get to keep her trademark bangs.

In an on-set photo taken by Jessica Kourkounis and shared by Dakota's entertainment company Tea Time Production on Aug. 27, her tresses were done in messy tousled waves and pined in a half-up, half-down hairstyle. In the snapshot, she paired her edgy 'do with a black leather jacket and multicolored ensemble. 

The star had previously teased her movie makeover last December, when she was spotted filming the drama in New Jersey with her co-star Sean Penn. At the time, the Fifty Shades of Grey alum sported a similar getup, but accessorized with a purple and burgundy stripe scarf.

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Daddio is a clear departure from Dakota's rom-coms, as the story "follows a young woman, who after landing at JFK airport in New York City, jumps into the backseat of a yellow taxi," according to Deadline. "The cabbie, Clark, throws the vehicle into drive and the two head out into the night…striking up the most unexpected conversation."

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The film is slated to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. Only time will tell if the 33-year-old decides to bring back her brunette tresses or if she's embracing a lighter shade. After all, her mom Melanie Griffith and grandma Tippi Hedren are famous blondes.

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Dakota may have switched up her signature style for a movie role, but she isn't the only star to make a drastic change. Keep reading to see more jaw-dropping hair transformations in recent months.

Demi Lovato

The singer debuted a lighter, shorter 'do in April 2024.

Kim Kardashian

Back to blonde: Kim debuted a new platinum 'do in April 2024.

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

The Jennifer's Body star traded in her bubblegum pink tresses for a baby blue bob, which she debuted April 2.

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

The Great star ushered in spring with a fresh cut, as she debuted a long bob March 25.

Rachel McAdams

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

Bre Tiesi

The Selling Sunset star looked completely unrecognizable after debuting a dramatic blonde transformation March 16.

Kelly Osbourne

The Fashion Police alum ditched her signature purple hair after six years, tinting it an icy silver in March 2024. 

Zendaya

The Dune actress debuted a shoulder-grazing bob at Essence's Black Women in Hollywood Awards March 7.

Sydney Sweeney

The Anyone But You star made a showstopping appearance at Miu Miu's fall/winter 2024-2025 show during Paris Fashion Week. For the March 5 event, she unveiled a dramatic long bob haircut.

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

The "On the Floor" singer made a dramatic hair change, as she debuted a chin-grazing bob cut at Schiaparelli's haute couture spring/summer 2024 show on Jan. 22.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard

In January 2024, a month after her prison release, the now-influencer shared a pic of herself sporting a shorter 'do.

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.

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