As far as hairstyles go, there are none as contentious as that of the mullet. But over the years plenty of Hollywood stars have proved time and time again that the shorter-in-the-front, longer-in-the-back hairstyle can actually prove to be both chic and on-trend. And surprisingly, the cut once reserved for country crooners and awkward family photos from the ’80s is having a major resurgence among modern tastemakers.
And if 2020 proved anything, it’s that the mullet is officially back with a vengeance. Below, we’ve rounded up all the times celebrities have turned to the shaggy, layered style–from Joan Jett’s iconic black rocker ‘do to Zenday’s tweet-provoking 2016 Grammys mullet. But be warned, it might inspire a post-lockdown switch-up.
Jane Fonda, 1971
Cher, 1982
Liza Minnelli, 1983
Joan Jett, 1985
Scarlett Johansson, 2003
Zendaya, 2016
Lady Gaga, 2016
Kristen Stewart, 2017
Halsey, 2019
Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 2020
Miley Cyrus, 2020
Barbie Ferreira, 2020
Dua Lipa, 2020
Billie Eilish, 2020
Rihanna, 2021
Demi Lovato, 2021
