20 Brunette Actresses Who Went Blonde For Roles

When we started seeing the naturally brunette Jennifer Connelly on the streets of NYC with blonde hair, we were instantly curious about the drastic change. It turns out, the new do was for her titular role in writer-director Dustin Lance Black's long-awaited drama, Virginia, out today.

Of course, Connelly isn't the first actress to stun us with sun-kissed hair for the sake of her craft. Hit the jump for a look at more brunette actresses who've gone with lighter locks for their roles.

Christina Ricci for The Opposite of Sex (1998), Buffalo ‘66 (1998), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Black Snake Moan (2006), All’s Faire in Love (2009)

Zooey Deschanel for Elf (2003)

Rachel McAdams for The Hot Chick (2002), Mean Girls (2004) and Midnight in Paris (2011)

Angelina Jolie for Girl, Interrupted (1999), Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) and Life or Something Like It (2002)

Jessica Biel for Stealth (2005)

Kate Beckinsale for Fragments (2008) and Contraband (2012)

Beyonce in Cadillac Records (2008)

Vanessa Hudgens for Spring Breakers (2013)

Jessica Alba for Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), Into the Blue (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) and Valentine’s Day (2010)

Maggie Gyllenhaal for Sherry Baby (2006)

Lena Headey for Game of Thrones

Emilia Clarke for Game of Thrones

Jennifer Connelly for Virginia (2012)

Jennifer Aniston for The Object of My Affection (1998), Office Space (1999), Bruce Almighty (2003), Rumor Has It... (2005), Marley & Me (2008), He’s Just Not That Into You (2009), Love Happens (2009), The Bounty Hunter (2010), The Switch (2010), Just Go With It (2011) and Wanderlust (2012)

Eva Green for Dark Shadows (2012)

Olivia Thirlby for Dredd (2012)

Anne Hathaway for Alice In Wonderland (2010)

Kat Dennings for The House Bunny (2008) and Defendor (2009)

Katharine McPhee for Community

Nikki Reed for Twilight (2008), The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011)