We see many celebrity hair transformations, but only every now and then does an A-lister's new look really make us say 'Wow!' Julia Roberts elicited a similar reaction with her textured lob recently, but Angelina Jolie's new Seventies-style curls have just taken the top spot.

The actor is known for her long, dark hair that's almost always styled straight and sleek (at most, lightly wavy) in line with her signature aesthetic. So, when she arrived on the red carpet for the premiere of her new film, Maria, on Saturday (26 October) having dramatically changed things up with bouncy 'disco curls', we had to do a double take before recognising her.

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Cleverly created by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora, Angelina's soft, effortless-looking ringlets tumbled over one shoulder in an autumnal golden blonde, while staying darker at the roots. Her flipped parting added further pre-Raphaelite volume, while a bold red lip and matching red manicure ensured she didn't stray too far from her famous personal style.

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Just like the acclaimed opera singer she plays in Maria, the star was the picture of glamour in a slinky champagne-coloured dress, accessorised with a charcoal-grey wrap, pointed metallic heels and gold jewellery.

We're currently unsure whether Angelina's hair is naturally curly or not, but it certainly looks like it could be. In which case, we're hoping to see her let her natural texture loose more often, because it really, really suits her.

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From: Red Online
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Jess Denham
Acting Multiplatform Editor

Jess is our Acting Multiplatform Editor, directing our digital content strategy across all sections and platforms, as well as editing and writing about fashion, entertainment, wellbeing and travel.

Jess joined Red as Deputy Multiplatform Editor in 2023, having spent the previous six years freelancing for a wide range of leading publications, including Good Housekeeping, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Stylist, The London Standard and The i Paper. Prior to this, she was Senior Culture Reporter at The Independent, covering TV, film and music. Jess has an Interactive Journalism MA from City University London and an English Literature BA from Durham University.

When she isn't busy scouring the new collections, sales and preloved marketplaces for beautiful pieces to add to her wardrobe, Jess can be found binge-watching the latest buzzy series, immersed in a good book, entertaining friends, enjoying live music or planning her next holiday (usually to her favourite Spanish hideaway).