Kathy Griffin Isn't Alone: More Celebrities Who Cut Their Hair for a Commendable Cause

Kellie Pickler, Shailene Woodley and Harry Styles have all ditched their long locks for charity and loved ones

By McKenna Aiello Aug 01, 2017 9:26 PMTags
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Kathy Griffin is sporting a brand new look in honor of a family member. 

Photos of the 56-year-old comic with a freshly shaved head began circulating online this week, and it appears Kathy went bald for a beautiful reason. Her sister is reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer, prompting Griffin to ditch her signature red curls in solidarity. 

Griffin's mother Maggie Griffin confirmed the news on Twitter. "My daughter Kathleen Mary is a wonderful human being," she wrote alongside images of Kathy smiling sans hair. 

In 2014, the celebrity mourned the loss of her brother Gary who passed away from esophageal cancer. She has yet to comment on her sister's illness publicly. 

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Stars Who Cut Their Hair to Support Charity and Loved Ones Battling Cancer

Griffin isn't the only member of Hollywood to go the extra mile when it comes to supporting a loved one or charity. In fact, some of your favorite celebrities from film, television and the music charts have either gone without hair completely or donated locks to organizations supporting those in need. 

Check out 10 of those especially admirable efforts below. 

Kathy Griffin

The controversial comedienne went bald to show support for her sister Joyce Griffin, who's undergoing chemotherapy in her ongoing cancer battle. 

Kellie Pickler

The American Idol alum famously ditched her platinum blond waves in solidarity with her childhood best friend, Summer Holt Miller, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012. 

George H.W. Bush

The former president touched many in 2013 when he shaved his head in support of a toddler battling leukemia, whose father was a member of Bush's Secret Service detail. Three years later, "41" shared a positive update on little Patrick's health. 

Shailene Woodley

In preparation for her role as a cancer-stricken Hazell Grace Lancaster in 2014's The Fault in Our Stars, the actress went for a chic pixie cut and donated her tresses to non-profit organization Children With Hair Loss. 

Harry Styles

One Direction's loyal followers were sent into a tizzy when the singer-songwriter said goodbye to his luscious brunette flow in the name of British charity Little Princess Trust, which provides wigs made from real hair for children who have experienced hair loss to cancer treatment.

Amanda Seyfried

Known for her waist-grazing, honeyed blond hair, the Mamma Mia! star shocked many when she debuted a sleek lob in 2015. Seyfried donated her tresses to Locks of Love, a charity that makes wigs for children suffering from conditions that cause permanent hair loss. 

Jessie J

Bald and beautiful! Back in 2013, the British pop star shaved her head on live television in support of the Little Princess Trust. 

Shaun White

Flying Tomato, no longer. In 2012, the professional snowboarder made waves when he took a pair of scissors to his fiery red curls in support of Locks of Love. 

Gina Rodriguez

Short hair, don't care! The Jane the Virgin's raven locks went to Locks of Love in 2016, and she's maintained her cropped 'do ever since. 

KeKe Wyatt

The R&B singer and mom-to-be recently went bald in honor of her child who is battling cancer.

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