Olivia Colman has debuted a new look, swapping her signature brunette pixie cut for flowing silver locks. The Oscar-winning actress, 52, appeared on the red carpet at the Zurich Film Festival on Monday during a screening of her upcoming romantic comedy Wicker.
Colman, known for her role in The Favourite, wore an all-white dress with bow detail and matching trousers as she posed alongside co-star Alexander Skarsgård. She also took time to meet nearby fans.
A new hair era for the actress
This is the longest hair Colman has had in nearly a decade, since her appearance in the final series of Broadchurch before starring as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown. Fans have praised the look, with one saying it is 'the best she's ever looked'.
The actress has previously spoken openly about having cosmetic procedures, joking that she has had Botox 'loads' of times. In a 2024 interview with Vernon Kay, she said: 'Yeah, it's needles in your face.'
Past comments on Botox
In a 2015 interview with The Times, Colman described using Botox between acting roles: 'I have done Botox and I loved it. I've done it when I know there is a big gap [between acting roles].' She also revealed she kept the treatment a secret from her husband, Ed Sinclair, saying: 'I didn't tell my husband and then for about six months he kept saying, "Hello Pretty!" and then I told him and he found it hilarious.'
Upcoming film Wicker
Colman's latest film, set for release on 30 October in the UK, is described as a 'kooky hidden gem' after premiering at Sundance Film Festival in January. It has been dubbed '50 Shades of Hay' and 'Pornocchio'. The fantasy film follows Colman's character, a lonely fisherwoman whose love life is hampered, who enlists the help of a local basket weaver played by Peter Dinklage. He creates her a husband made of wicker, played by Skarsgård, and passion ensues.
The cast also includes Elizabeth Debicki, Richard E. Grant, Nabhaan Rizwan, and Ella Bruccoleri. Colman praised the film, saying: 'I think it's in my top three favourite scripts I've ever read.'
