Shania Twain sparked a wave of reactions after debuting a striking new blonde look on The Late, Late Show with James Corden. The 57-year-old singer appeared alongside Trevor Noah to promote her upcoming sixth studio album, Queen of Me, but it was her platinum blonde hair and vibrant orange outfit that dominated fan discussions.
Many viewers took to social media to express their surprise, with some branding the country-pop star “unrecognisable”. One YouTube commenter remarked, “That don't impress me much – shocking wig!” while another said, “She's a beauty but the blond wig doesn't do her good.” A third viewer admitted, “Didn't recognize her at all with the blonde thing on her head.”
However, not all feedback was critical. Some fans defended Twain, with one writing, “Shania is (still) cool! I hate when many people drag people's age to conversation - you can do whatever at whatever age and if you do it well you're successful.” The singer herself did not address the hair change during the interview, focusing instead on her new album.
During the chat, host James Corden noted that Queen of Me had received a parental advisory warning for explicit content, a first for Twain. The singer joked, “I’m not sure what you f*****g mean by that,” prompting laughter from the audience and her fellow guests. She described the record as a “celebration album”, written during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to uplift spirits.
The Late, Late Show with James Corden airs weeknights on CBS in the USA.
