Helen Mirren Debuted Bright Blue Hair in a Double-Bun Updo at Cannes
Helen Mirren may already have an Academy Award, four BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes, five Emmys and one Tony Award — on top of a handful of awards — but the actor’s latest look at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival proves she deserves ( at least) one more for the best beauty transformation. And probably another one for the best Cannes red carpet look of all time.
The L’oreal ambassador, known for embracing her silver and gray strands, debuted a dazzling blue updo at the premiere of her Jeanne-du-Barry-and I now believe that it’s the looks that matter (sorry, Met Gala attendees). Not only was her haircut iconic—and at odds with trivial age-based beauty standards—but served as a theme for the entire show-stopping ensemble.
The 77-year-old wore a baby blue, deep V-neck, floor-length Del Core dress and pastel blue nail polish to match her new shade. She completed the look with pink lipstick, diamond jewelry, and sparkly silver shoes, proving that mermaid-meets-princess vibes are always in style…and suitable for all ages. TBH, if I didn’t know better, I’d think my fairy godmother—and/or an IRL mermaid—had just come out of the French Riviera and found her way to the famous Croisette de Cannes.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Helen Mirren attends the “Jeanne du Barry” screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)Dominique Charriau
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Helen Mirren attends the “Jeanne du Barry” screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images
As of now, it is unclear who did the styling The queen star’s updo, although it was likely created using L’Oreal products due to her ambassadorship with the brand. (Check out the #WorthIt fan.)
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 16: Helen Mirren attends the “Jeanne du Barry” screening and opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images)Gisela Schober/Getty Images
This is not the first time that Helen Mirren has surprised fans with brightly colored hair at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2019, the Oscar winner rocked a cotton pink elf on the red carpet.
CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 18: English actress Helen Mirren arrives for the screening of the film ‘Les Plus Belles Annees d’une Vie’ (The Best Years of a Life) at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on 18 May , 2019. (Photo by Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Helen Mirren Debuted Bright Blue Hair in a Double-Bun Updo at Cannes