Celebrity breakup hairstyles we'll never forget

Khloé Kardashian - The Kardashians change their hair more often than the rest of us change our underwear, so it's a little hard to keep up, but Khloé Kardashian made a distinct change after her messy public breakup with Tristan Thompson in 2019. She went for a fresh and breezy lob to change up her look.

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Rachel McAdams -

Rachel McAdams dyed her hair this vibrant strawberry blonde color after her breakup with Michael Sheen.

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Halle Berry - Halle Berry had grown out her iconic pixie cut while dating model Gabriel Aubry, but she got the chop again after they broke up!

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Katy Perry -

Russell Brand reportedly told Katy Perry he wanted a divorce by sending her a text message while she was on tour. Blue hair seems like the appropriate response!

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Britney Spears -

Britney Spears might be the most famous blonde in the world (after Marilyn Monroe), but in 2007 she went brunette for a short period after her divorce from Kevin Federline.

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Selena Gomez -

Selena Gomez broke up with The Weeknd in 2018, and showed off this new blonde bob shortly after. It was a dramatic change for the brunette and surely got his attention!

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Cameron Diaz -

Does anyone remember Cameron Diaz's brunette phase? It was pretty short-lived! She went from her classic blonde to dark brown after her breakup with Justin Timberlake in 2007, and it wasn't half bad.

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Miley Cyrus -

Miley Cyrus had already been moving in this direction while married to Liam Hemsworth, but after their divorce she went full mullet.

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Demi Lovato -

Demi Lovato kept it brunette for most of 2020, but she debuted a drastic change in December. The singer had reportedly split from fiancé Max Ehrich in September after deciding he was using her to further his career. The messy breakup was drawn out by media coverage and Ehrich trying to bate Lovato on social media. She came out with a stunning pink-tinged pixie cut at the end of the year.

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Avril Lavigne - Avril Lavigne had been looking a little more conformist during her two-year relationship with Brody Jenner, but after their breakup in 2015 she went back to her punk roots with this pink and green mop.

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Kylie Jenner -

Kylie Jenner chopped off her signature locks and went for this sharp bob after her breakup with Travis Scott.

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Bella Hadid - Bella Hadid went from brunette to this natural-looking blonde after her 2019 split from The Weeknd.

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Scarlett Johansson -

Scarlett Johansson was already rocking a short bob while married to Romain Dauriac, but took it to the next level with this edgy pixie cut after their divorce.

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Anne Hathaway -

Anne Hathaway and boyfriend Raffaello Follieri broke up in 2008 after he was charged with fraud. She got a serious chop to brush off the scandal, and looked simply stunning.

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Kristen Stewart -

Kristen Stewart and Alicia Cargile split in 2015 after two years of dating. Stewart completely ditched her 'Twilight' phase by shaving her hair and bleaching it!

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Cardi B -

Cardi B debuted this rainbow-colored look during her first public appearance after separating from Offset in 2018.

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Hilary Duff -

Hilary Duff has barely changed her hair for decades, but when she got divorced from husband Mike Comrie in 2015 she went turquoise!

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Brie Larson -

'Avengers' star Brie Larson sparked rumors that she had broken off her engagement to Alex Greenwald when she showed of this new short hairstyle. Turns out her fans were right! The actress revealed their breakup shortly after.

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Katy Perry -

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom broke up (temporarily) in 2017, and she swapped her blonde bob for a sharp pixie.

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Zayn Malik -

Zayn Malik and his fiancée Perrie Edwards broke up in 2015. There's not much you can do with short hair like his, but he shaved off what little he had and bleached it!

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Olivia Culpo -

Olivia Culpo split from Nick Jonas and chopped her long brunette waves into a gorgeous lob.

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Sarah Hyland -

'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland broke up with her long-term boyfriend Matt Prokop in 2015 after five years. She cut off half her hair and celebrated her new freedom with a new look.

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Ashley Benson -

Ashley Benson went brunette while dating Cara Delevingne, but returned to her usual blonde look after their breakup.

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Jessica Simpson -

Jessica Simpson was labeled a dumb blonde after her hit reality show 'Newlyweds,' but once she ended things with husband Nick Lachey she fought back with this stunning red bob.

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Ashlee Simpson -

Ashlee Simpson had long dark hair for her entire marriage to Pete Wentz. She went for this gorgeous blonde pixie cut after their divorce.

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Diane Kruger -

Diane Kruger doesn't often change her hair, and to be fair, she doesn't need to! However, she did cut her signature blonde locks into a gorgeous chin-length bob after ending a 10-year relationship with Joshua Jackson.

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Robert Pattinson -

Robert Pattinson's messy (and slightly greasy) mop was his signature for years, but after his 2017 breakup from FKA Twigs he shaved it all off.

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Bella Thorne -

Bella Thorne and Tyler Posey broke up in 2016, and Thorne ditched her strawberry blonde girl next door look. The deep red and green dip-dye makes a real statement!

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Cara Delevingne -

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Rachel McAdams -

Rachel McAdams dyed her hair this vibrant strawberry blonde color after her breakup with Michael Sheen.

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Halle Berry - Halle Berry had grown out her iconic pixie cut while dating model Gabriel Aubry, but she got the chop again after they broke up!

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Katy Perry -

Russell Brand reportedly told Katy Perry he wanted a divorce by sending her a text message while she was on tour. Blue hair seems like the appropriate response!

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Britney Spears -

Britney Spears might be the most famous blonde in the world (after Marilyn Monroe), but in 2007 she went brunette for a short period after her divorce from Kevin Federline.

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Selena Gomez -

Selena Gomez broke up with The Weeknd in 2018, and showed off this new blonde bob shortly after. It was a dramatic change for the brunette and surely got his attention!

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Cameron Diaz -

Does anyone remember Cameron Diaz's brunette phase? It was pretty short-lived! She went from her classic blonde to dark brown after her breakup with Justin Timberlake in 2007, and it wasn't half bad.

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Miley Cyrus -

Miley Cyrus had already been moving in this direction while married to Liam Hemsworth, but after their divorce she went full mullet.

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Demi Lovato -

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Kylie Jenner -

Kylie Jenner chopped off her signature locks and went for this sharp bob after her breakup with Travis Scott.

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Bella Hadid - Bella Hadid went from brunette to this natural-looking blonde after her 2019 split from The Weeknd.

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Scarlett Johansson -

Scarlett Johansson was already rocking a short bob while married to Romain Dauriac, but took it to the next level with this edgy pixie cut after their divorce.

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Anne Hathaway -

Anne Hathaway and boyfriend Raffaello Follieri broke up in 2008 after he was charged with fraud. She got a serious chop to brush off the scandal, and looked simply stunning.

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Kristen Stewart -

Kristen Stewart and Alicia Cargile split in 2015 after two years of dating. Stewart completely ditched her 'Twilight' phase by shaving her hair and bleaching it!

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Cardi B -

Cardi B debuted this rainbow-colored look during her first public appearance after separating from Offset in 2018.

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Hilary Duff -

Hilary Duff has barely changed her hair for decades, but when she got divorced from husband Mike Comrie in 2015 she went turquoise!

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Brie Larson -

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Katy Perry -

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom broke up (temporarily) in 2017, and she swapped her blonde bob for a sharp pixie.

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Zayn Malik -

Zayn Malik and his fiancée Perrie Edwards broke up in 2015. There's not much you can do with short hair like his, but he shaved off what little he had and bleached it!

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Olivia Culpo -

Olivia Culpo split from Nick Jonas and chopped her long brunette waves into a gorgeous lob.

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Sarah Hyland -

'Modern Family' star Sarah Hyland broke up with her long-term boyfriend Matt Prokop in 2015 after five years. She cut off half her hair and celebrated her new freedom with a new look.

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Ashley Benson -

Ashley Benson went brunette while dating Cara Delevingne, but returned to her usual blonde look after their breakup.

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Jessica Simpson -

Jessica Simpson was labeled a dumb blonde after her hit reality show 'Newlyweds,' but once she ended things with husband Nick Lachey she fought back with this stunning red bob.

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Ashlee Simpson -

Ashlee Simpson had long dark hair for her entire marriage to Pete Wentz. She went for this gorgeous blonde pixie cut after their divorce.

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Diane Kruger -

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Robert Pattinson -

Robert Pattinson's messy (and slightly greasy) mop was his signature for years, but after his 2017 breakup from FKA Twigs he shaved it all off.

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Bella Thorne -

Bella Thorne and Tyler Posey broke up in 2016, and Thorne ditched her strawberry blonde girl next door look. The deep red and green dip-dye makes a real statement!

Sources: (Cosmopolitan) (Elle)

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Celebrity breakup hairstyles we'll never forget

Bleach, bobs, and breakup bangs

22/07/24 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Hair

The post-breakup makeover is a rite of passage. While a haircut doesn't really mend a broken heart, it's often part of the ritual we go through to cleanse ourselves of the old and herald a new beginning. And it seems like celebrities are just like the rest of us on that front!

Some of the best looks from the biggest stars coincided with the end of a relationship. At least they got something good out of the situation!

Click through this gallery to see some of the best breakup hairstyles on the most fashionable stars.