When Demi Moore made a striking appearance at the Gucci FW/26 runway presentation during Milan Fashion Week in Italy last Friday, she sported a sleek hydro-bob haircut that left fans speculating she had dramatically chopped off her signature long raven mane. The 63-year-old Oscar nominee, however, had not cut her hair but instead trusted this headline-making transformation to acclaimed hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
The Creation of the 'Demi-tris Bob'
Giannetos, a 42-year-old Greek-born stylist whose celebrity clientele includes Amal Clooney, Cindy Crawford, Gigi Hadid, and Kim Kardashian, masterfully transformed a wig into what has been dubbed the 'Demi-tris Bob.' This temporary style allowed Moore to experiment with a bold new look without committing to a permanent change. The wig's realistic hairline and part contributed to the convincing illusion that the actress had undergone a dramatic haircut.
Industry Reactions and Social Media Buzz
Hairstylist Chris McMillan, known for working with Jennifer Aniston and Sarah Jessica Parker, commented enthusiastically on Giannetos' Instagram slideshow of the transformation, writing: 'Looked great. Soooo good. She should cut!' This endorsement from a fellow industry heavyweight added to the viral moment that quickly spread across social media platforms.
Moore, who boasts an impressive 15.7 million social media followers, addressed the attention while hosting a promotional 'Power Talks' event for luxury haircare brand Kérastase at Nya Studios in Los Angeles on Thursday. '[It was an] incredible moment,' the Landman actress said onstage. 'Just being able to play and step into another facet of my personality.'
Long Hair Remains Her Signature
On the same day as her Kérastase appearance, Moore took to Instagram to clarify her hair situation, declaring definitively: 'The long hair is here to stay.' The New Mexico-born grandmother showcased her enviable long locks while celebrating the launch of the French brand's new 'Chronologiste Overnight Youth Serum,' priced at $35 for 30ml or $65 for 90ml.
'[Long hair] feels most like me,' Moore revealed in an interview with People magazine back in January. 'Being able to change my look with wigs and pieces feeds my need for change but at the end of the day I love taking it down seeing my hair fall past my waist. It's like coming home.'
Historical Hair Transformations
This is not the first time Moore has undergone dramatic hair changes for her career. The Brat Pack member was famously paid between $11 million and $12.5 million to star as Lieutenant Jordan O'Neil in Ridley Scott's 1997 Navy SEAL-inspired drama G.I. Jane, which required her to shave her head completely on camera. Reflecting on that experience, Moore noted: '[That] probably was the most illuminating experience and one that deepened my appreciation for my hair!'
Upcoming Projects and Appearances
The high school dropout will next serve as a presenter at the 98th Academy Awards, airing March 15 on ABC and Hulu. She joins an impressive lineup including Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña, Javier Bardem, Chris Evans, and Maya Rudolph.
In television news, Paramount+ has renewed Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace's Texan oil drama Landman for a third season, ensuring Moore will return as M-Tex Oil owner Cami Miller. The critically-acclaimed series adapts Christian Wallace's 2019 Boomtown podcast for the small screen.
Looking further ahead, Moore will portray a 'cutthroat fashion maven' in Boots Riley's sci-fi shoplifting comedy I Love Boosters, hitting US theaters on May 22 alongside LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, and Keke Palmer. Additionally, audiences will finally hear Moore as U-Z-Onesa in Roger Holzberg's 1997 animated film The Magic 7, which will be released as a web series this April following a successful Kickstarter campaign.
The Emmy-nominated producer will also team up with Colman Domingo to play interracial couple Betty and Barney Hill, who experience an alien abduction in Roger Ross Williams' 1961-set romance Strange Arrivals. Through all these projects and her recent fashion week appearance, Moore continues to demonstrate her versatility both in career choices and personal style expressions.
