Here’s a detailed list of famous Hollywood celebs who don wigs for various reasons:
Zendaya
Zendaya often experiments with unique wigs for her stunning red carpet looks.
The Dune diva has worn it all from a blonde pixie wig at the 2017 Fashion Awards to a red bob at the 2018 Met Gala.
Katty Perry
Wigs are the secret to Katy Perry’s drastic hair changes at public events.
She’s worn a wide range of wigs, from classic black waves to a stunning bright purple with a blunt bang.
Selena Gomez
Selena is loved by millions of people worldwide. From blonde to black hair, all of her wigs are perfect have created ripples amongst her fans.
Mostly, she wears hair extensions to make her hair look more voluminous.
In an interview with Lilly Singh, Gomez was admired by Lilly’s thick hair and confessed that she was wearing a wig.
Kylie Jenner
Jenner, a social media sensation and reality television celebrity, often spots unique hair colors.
Jenner once opened up in an interview that she started dying her hair at the age of sixteen.
However, she noticed that the hair dyes caused damage to her hair, so she started wearing extensions and wigs instead which are a part of her fashion diaries now.
Her recent Met Gala wig also trended on social media.
Kim Kardashian
Kim also experiments with colorful wigs sometimes.
Be it green or blonde, she aces them everytime.
Khloe Kardashian
True’s mommy and KUWTK diva often stuns her fans with quirky wigs.
Emilia Clarke
Daenerys’s white-blond hair is actually a wig.
Emilia is a brunette, and she did not bleach her hair for the Games Of Thrones series.
Lady Gaga
Gaga is famous for her unique style and interesting fashion choices.
As a pop star, she has worn platinum blonde wigs and colorful hairpieces which artisticlly enhance and represent her artistic vision.
Wigs, including her iconic pink wig or blonde bob, are an integral part of her fashionable appearances.
Gaga likes experimenting with different hair lengths, colors, and styles.
Whether she’s performing at shows or shooting her music videos, she dons wigs to express her art.
Each wig reflects a different mood or story, which makes her a true icon.
Gaga has broken the stigma aroundcelebs donning wigs.
Elton John
In his famous memoir which released in 2019, Elton revealed that he once had a failed hair transplant as he started losing his hair soon after in the mid-1970s.
John later opted for a weave, which according to him made him look as if he had a “dead squirrel” on his head.
Hence he decided to wear wigs, saying, “People were absolutely obsessed with my hair, or lack of it, for years.”
He added further, “Then I started wearing a wig and virtually no one’s mentioned it since.”
Tyra Banks
The iconic TV host and supermodel Tyra Banks, has always been an iconic trendsetter. But behind those stunning photoshoots, Tyra has faced the repercussions of regular hair styling, as it leads to noticeable hair loss.
Tyra once stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, “How can I say this without tearing up? I got a little alopecia from the stress,”.
Now she has learnt the art of embracing wigs to shine in the spotlight.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi’s name is synonymous with A-list modelling. However, sporting tight hairstyles and heat on hair took a toll on her long hair, leading to traction alopecia.
Now she prefers to wear wigs showcasing her commitment to self-care.
On wearing wigs, Naomi said, “Everybody in the world wears wigs, it doesn’t matter any more. I do what I want, or whatever the job calls for.”
Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada has always been open about alopecia. The attention to her medical issue gained wide media attention post the 2022 Oscars debacle.
Jada’s candidness about her struggles with alopecia has been enlightening.
She often adorns wigs and turbans, making fashion statements and inspiring mother in the process.
Although it wasn’t always easy for her. “It was terrifying when it first started. I was in the shower one day and just handfuls of hair in my hands and I was just like ‘Oh my God, am I going bald?”.
Viola Davis
With her powerhouse performances, she has been an inspiration for many. Viola’s openness about her alopecia areata diagnosis and choice to opt for wearing wigs, especially on the red carpet, showcases her resilience.
Davis’ lost half of her hair when she was just in her late twenties.
Wendy Williams
Wendy is very passionate about wearing her wigs: “If you’re a true wig enthusiast, you always do something on it.”
Williams suffers from thyroid disease which resulted in thinning of her hair.
