Viola Davis marked her 60th birthday with a striking hair transformation, debuting deep red curls that symbolize her refreshed outlook. During a recent birthday getaway in Cabo San Lucas, the Oscar-winning actress showcased her bold new look, complementing it with a vibrant orange swimsuit and gold hoop earrings, celebrating this milestone with renewed confidence and openness.
Reflecting on turning 60 at the Television Academy‘s 27th Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony on August 16, Viola revealed a sense of liberation that comes with age and self-acceptance. She explained,
“Before, I was fighting and struggling with identity, labels, what I should be, what I should be doing.”
The actress further shared,
“Now, I just let it all go. I had an ‘Aha!’ moment, which is, I’m just supposed to be here in the now and I did good.”
Personal Reflections and Joyful Celebrations
Viola‘s milestone birthday celebration extended beyond appearances. She and her husband Julius Tennon spent meaningful time engaging in heartfelt conversations prompted by special games during the occasion. She described the experience as “a deep and fun birthday,” and revealed that the festivities included
“lots of margaritas and piña coladas.”
Julius Tennon, reflecting on their summer travels, said,
“We’ve been traveling a lot this summer. It’s been quite beautiful and quite interesting and really wonderful and relaxing. It was a little work, mostly play.”
The couple, married for 22 years, also shares daughter Genesis, age 15, with Julius having two children from a previous marriage: Sheavonda, 48, and Duriel, 45.
A Fresh Perspective on Aging and Beauty
Viola Davis has developed a more positive view of herself over time, linking her career success to greater self-confidence. In a 2021 interview with Allure, she explained,
“Since I’ve experienced more success in my career, I’ve had to look at myself more. I would look at pictures and I would go, ‘Wow. Okay. I look pretty good!’ That gave me some comfort, confidence, and made me feel affirmed.”
She added,
“I think that as you get older, you just get more confident in yourself. I don’t know one woman who won’t look at a picture of themselves when they were younger and go, ‘Man, I looked really good. Why didn’t I think that at the time?’ That really has been a lot of what’s happened.”
Reflecting on these feelings from a more mature standpoint, Viola described this new outlook as seeing herself
“from the older Viola’s perspective and wisdom.”
Recent Celebrity Hair Transformations of 2024–2025
The trend of celebrity hair makeovers has been vibrant this year, with numerous notable transformations making headlines.
Sami Sheen’s At-Home Hair Coloring Adventure
Sami Sheen, the daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, delighted fans by sharing her journey with at-home hair dying on TikTok, highlighting some humorous mishaps along the way. She exclaimed,
“I’ve been wanting to do this to my hair for years now, and I’m so happy that I finally did it.”
Carrie Underwood Returns to Her Roots
Country music icon Carrie Underwood surprised fans on Instagram with a switch back to her natural hair color in August 2025. She reflected,
“Well, the last time I saw my natural hair color, I was probably about 12 years old, but I thought it might be time to give it a second chance.”
Jason Momoa’s Shaved Look for Upcoming Role
Jason Momoa, known for his rugged look, shaved off his beard for the first time in six years in July 2025 to prepare for his role as Duncan Idaho in Dune: Part Three. This clean-shaven transformation marked a departure from his usual appearance.
Kelly Clarkson’s Shorter, Darker Style
The American Idol winner presented a fresh image by cutting her signature blonde waves into a dark, shorter bob in promotional spots for The Voice in July 2025.
Chris Pratt Embraces a Bearded Appearance
Chris Pratt showcased a new look with a full beard for his role in season two of The Terminal List as of June 2025, contrasting his previous clean-shaven style.
Finn Wolfhard’s Buzzcut Debut
The Stranger Things star surprised fans in May 2025 at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards held in Tokyo, Japan, by sporting a buzzcut, ditching his trademark shaggy hair.
Sebastian Stan’s Shaved Head Reveal
In April 2025, Marvel actor Sebastian Stan retired his signature long hair characteristic of Bucky Barnes at the Los Angeles premiere of Thunderbolts, debuting a clean-shaven head.
JoJo Siwa’s Rainbow Mohawk Unveiled
Pop singer JoJo Siwa debuted a bold rainbow mohawk style at the GLAAD Media Awards in March 2025, further cementing her reputation for adventurous looks.
Emily Ratajkowski’s Regretted Haircut
Model Emily Ratajkowski shared a TikTok video by March 2025 describing a shaggy bangs haircut as
“the worst haircut of my life.”
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Postpartum Bob
Following the birth of her daughter Aurora Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard cut her hair into a short bob in March 2025, unveiling a new style reflecting her newest life chapter.
Whitney Rose’s Red Bob Premiere
Former Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose debuted a striking red bob on Watch What Happens Live in January 2025.
Hailey Bieber’s Lighter Locks Post-Baby
Model Hailey Bieber revealed lighter hair in September 2024, about a month after welcoming her son Jack Blues Bieber with husband Justin Bieber.
Lily Collins’ Dramatic New Look
At the June 2024 world premiere of her horror film MAXXXINE, Lily Collins showcased a bold haircut and color transformation. She expressed to Vogue,
“Changing my hair always brings out different sides of my personality and I love playing around. This cut and color feels bolder and yet somehow lighter. And completely more me—right now.”
Katie Holmes’ Subtle Caramel Makeover
During Chanel’s Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner in June 2024, Katie Holmes revealed rich caramel balayage highlights blended throughout her brunette hair for an elegant update.
Kylie Jenner’s Platinum Blond Bob
After years of waist-length hair, Kylie Jenner shocked fans with a platinum blonde bob in June. She teased in an Instagram caption,
“Did someone say they missed king kylie,”
to which her sister Khloe Kardashian responded, “I did! I did!!!!!!”
Lisa Rinna’s Paris Fashion Week Platinum Transformation
Lisa Rinna unveiled a platinum blonde hairstyle during the 2024 Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture, embracing a bold change.
Priyanka Chopra’s Chic Shoulder-Length Bob
At a Bulgari event in Rome in May 2024, Priyanka Chopra debuted a sleek shoulder-grazing bob, marking a chic departure from her usual styles.
Jessica Biel Revisits Classic Bob
In May 2024, Jessica Biel embraced a bob haircut reminiscent of her Mary Camden character from the ’90s series 7th Heaven, prompting fond social media comparisons.
Megan Fox’s Return to Dark Bob
After experimenting with a bright blue hue to enter her so-called Jedi era, Megan Fox returned to dark brown hair with a sassy bob in May 2024.
Dannielynn Birkhead’s Stylish Lob Debut
At 17 years old, Dannielynn Birkhead, daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, introduced a new lob hairstyle during the 2024 Kentucky Derby weekend alongside her father Larry Birkhead.
Demi Lovato’s Fresh Cut
In April 2024, singer Demi Lovato revealed a lighter and shorter hairstyle, signaling a fresh phase in her look.
Kelly Osbourne’s Blonde Bombshell Reveal
Kelly Osbourne stunned with a blonde bombshell transformation unveiled on May 8, 2024.
Kim Kardashian’s Platinum Comeback
Kim Kardashian surprised fans in April 2024 by returning to a platinum blonde hair color, showcasing yet another evolution in her style journey.
Rihanna’s Bright Blonde Statement
Celebrating her Fenty x Puma collection in London on April 17, 2024, Rihanna debuted a vibrant blonde hair transformation that stood out during the event.
Delilah Belle Hamlin’s Pixie Cut Presentation
Model Delilah Belle Hamlin went platinum blonde with a striking pixie cut at the FRAME event on April 4, 2024.
Megan Fox’s Baby Blue Bob
Earlier in April, Megan Fox traded in her bubblegum pink hair for a baby blue bob, showcasing her ongoing flair for bold transformations.
Zendaya’s Honey Blonde Shift
In March 2025, Zendaya adopted a honey blonde color just weeks after cutting her hair into a long bob, unveiling the change at the premiere of Challengers.
Elle Fanning’s Fresh Spring Bob
Elle Fanning welcomed spring by debuting a long bob hairstyle in late March 2025, marking a crisp and elegant update.
Rachel McAdams’ Bold Dark Transformation
Known for her signature blonde locks, Rachel McAdams switched to a dark brunette color in March 2025, surprising fans with her new look.
Bre Tiesi’s Dramatic Blonde Makeover
Bre Tiesi of Selling Sunset fame looked nearly unrecognizable in March 2025 after debuting a dramatic transformation to blonde hair.
