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Charlize Theron Shaves Her Head for ‘Mad Max’

06/11/2012 at 05:45 PM ET

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It almost seems like a mystery: Charlize Theron was photographed walking into a salon on June 6, and hasn’t been seen without a hat since. She wore a beanie to the gym over the weekend (a bit warm for summertime in L.A., no?) and stepped out with son Jackson on Monday, wearing a chic fedora (above).

But if you look closely, you can solve the puzzle: the actress’s long blonde locks are gone.

A rep for Theron confirms to PEOPLE that she shaved her head last week for her role as Furiosa in the upcoming movie Mad Max: Fury Road. The action film, which costars Tom Hardy, starts shooting next month in Africa.

Theron follows in the footsteps of Anne Hathaway, who recently chopped her hair for Les Misérables

Though Theron’s done a good job of covering up her cut so far — she had us fooled! — she’ll have to reveal that head sometime. And we’ll definitely be interested to see just how gorgeous she looks.

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Ugonna Wosu on

GORGEOUS!

Sophia on

She probably did it for a role, for her next movie. Or maybe she just wanted to take a break from taking care of/doing her hair. Or maybe because the weather is too hot. (I might do the same if it gets hotter in Europe. It’s boiling.)

J on

She’s definitely got the face for it…

Well on

It ages her.

Melissa on

She still looks stunning.

Amy on

It’s just hair, it will grow back. Besides, imagine the freedom of not having to look after it.

Pat richardson on

She is such a natural beauty. And if looking like her is old…I’ll take it!

cynlee on

It’s for a role. With a face like that, she can do almost anything; she’s stunning!

Cristina on

She should keep it that way. She’s stunning

M on

It’s for the new Mad Max movie. And you know what… F-U, Charlize! F-U for being so f-ing incredibly beautiful that you can pull off a shaved dome. Ugh… you SICKEN me. ;)

Tshape on

her beauty isn’t lost with the hair. . .

jk on

she is still stunning!

Booka on

Who cares! She can slap on a wig if she really wants hair. The God of Hair is over-rated anyway.

Natalie on

Another upcomin role? You would think she would take a little time off for her new baby.

JW on

She could have green hair and still be stunning, she is gorgeous!

shrimperdan on

It really must be a slow celeb newsday if this is the “Top Story”…..lol…

Tina on

I love when actresses do this. Bold move, Charlize! Actresses that take their craft very seriously. They aren’t afraid to cut their hair, lose a lot of weight (Anne Hathaway), etc to play a part! Female power!!!

jeeny on

Ummm…if the movie does not start until next month, why did she buzz her hair off now and try to hide it?? Attention seeking much?

Miriam on

She could wear her hair any way possible and still be gorgeous.

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WhyNot on

Her face is the perfect shape and her stunning, perfect features are emphasized by the shorter cut

Pat on

She has a hat on, so how can anyone tell what she looks like with a buzz cut?? And the article tells us that she did it for a role in a movie. Geez (eye roll).

But why did she shave it off now when the filming doesn’t start for another month?

mb996 on

she chopped it off for a film role that doesn’t start for a month? that’s dedication!

Ruby on

If she was proud of her new hairstyle-she wouldn’t be covering it up. Its a pity that she had to chop off her locks for a role…I hope the role is worth it. Charlize has beautiful hair. I cannot honestly give an opinion on her new do because she keeps covering it up. Is she embarrassed by how she looks?One has to wonder?

ELC on

I have one thing to say: PLEEZE GROW YOUR HAIR BACK. She definitely looks so much better with longer hair. It doesn’t look like this cut is complimentary but one can’t tell because she hides the new style.

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bobbie on

Can’t they just use a bald cap? That’s dedication to shave off your beautiful hair for a movie…it will take two years for it to grow back…wow..she must be paid really, really big bucks for that sacrifice..

danielwalldammit on

Works for me. …course so did the long hair.

Carol on

The ONLY woman who looks good with short hair is Halle Berry. The rest look BUTCH like Ellen. YUCK!!!!!

Peggy Smith on

She looks good with or without hair!

wilyfem on

She’s done short hair before, so this isn’t a huge leap. She can pull off the look.

Dwhite on

She looks amazing with or without hair – not too many people can pull that off. It’s hair and it will grow back.

Donnie on

That was a horrible decision!

librababe on

i was shocked to find out she cut her hair…but i think its cool and it’ll feel a whole lot cooler…short hair is nice for summer! and i can’t wait to see the movie she did this for!

lisa on

I wish more women would shave their heads. I would love to do it. I imagine it is very liberating. Too many of us are defined by long hair!

Joseph on

My first reaction when I see the title of the story is “WHY is this important?” Don’t we have more meaningful/important issues to think about?

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Selene on

That’s NOT a shaved head. It’s a really really close haircut. Check out cancer patients for a “shaved” head. Seriously. This isn’t news.

Sandra on

Charlize would look good with any kind of hairstyle! She could go bald and she would look good. When that hat does come off and shows her very short style of cut, it will look great on her. She kind of reminds me of “Pink”. Don’t you think?

Carol on

Every women should cut off all her hair once in her lifetime..just to feel the freedom and to understand what cancer fighters go through…I think if would be very freeing to have very little hair..

eileen on

Sophia – Did you even read the article????

JaVita W on

She did it before in The Astronaut’s Wife which is one of my favorite movies, although it was not shaved. She looks awesome with short hair!

Erin on

Wow, who needs to be that beautiful?? If you can shave your head and still look that gorgeous…and seemingly just as beautiful on the inside, just wow,

Rikki on

Smokin’ hot! Makes me want to chop my hair off again! Love, love, LOVE!!!

charles on

she’s gorgeous , with or without hair

Citizen of the World on

her biggest role is yet to come in the plot to overthrow by mohammad goldstein for nuttin on the net she will play sexy Molly go get it … it will blow your mind

Amanda on

Her face is beautiful enough. She could have horns growing out of her head and with that face nobody would notice,

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marne on

She is beautiful, but she is not a natural blonde. The new hair is looking pretty black.

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Estella on

she still looks gorgeous.

jack on

thank

Jenn on

Not many woman could pull off a shaved head but she TOTALLY rocks it – she looks gorgeous !!!!!!!

Betty on

Boy I bet she saves money on shampoo and other hair supplies, beautiful lady!

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Guest* on

She’s gorgeous long short bald doesn’t matter and she should not feel insecure by wearing a hat. The hat makes her look ridiculous.

Kim on

It’s for a movie..read the article people!

Jilllouise on

Makes you realize just how gorgeous she really is!

Sara on

She’s gorgeous no matter what she does to her hair.

Jon on

Interesting, good luck to her with her New Movie Role and Hair-do!

M. E. R. on

She’s one of those women who looks beautiful without long hair. Many famous women rely heavily on long hair to look good but Charlize doesn’t need it. A natural beauty.

jenna on

She originally had very short, white-blonde hair, remember? What was that movie she was in…something to do with “the Valley?”

Paula on

I LOVE her with short hair.Like in the Astronaut’s Wife…all you see is Face♥ :D

Dorothy on

There is no one no one who could shave their head and look like this beauty … she is amazingly beautiful …..

Dorothy on

whats up with this post .. never enters what I write … whats up

shibs on

She’s beautiful enough that she sure could pull it off without a hat!

Leo on

remember when she first had a starring role as a platinum blonde hitman (her first venture out in America) ? It was only marginally longer than a brush cut and she looked amazing. I think its high time we see her keep it short even after this role is done. Its easier to style and cool for summer, too!

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jerry on

and she still the most beautiful women in hollywood

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