For the majority of her blockbuster career in the Hollywood spotlight, Angelina Jolie has had dark hair. Well, that's if we're discounting 1999's Girl, Interrupted where she went platinum blonde... What. A. Throwback.
But essentially, what I'm trying to say here is that she has rarely deviated from her classic look. AJ is a brunette babe to the core.
However, this week, the star stepped out with a brand new – or should we say, naturally acquired (bare with me here) – two-toned hair colour just short of a few months after debuting a sandy balayage.
For context, first, let's take a look at the blonde look Angelina was seen to be sporting at the beginning of summer:
And now, circa two months later, the actor is embracing the inevitable regrowth with dark shadow roots – hence, naturally acquired. Take a look at the below pap snaps taken just a few days ago:
While Angelina's new look isn't as wild as the likes of Kim Kardashian's mushroom bob or Keke Palmer's uber short pixie cut, the contrast between her mocha roots and honey end lengths is certainly one to note. The mix of tones is giving, as Miley Cyrus would say sing, the best of both worlds.
Everyone's clicking on...
I guess you could say that Angelina is also giving me a run for my money with a classic take on the current 'Gemini hair' trend. I mean, why decide between blonde and brunette when you can have both, hey?
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
