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Anne Hathaway: ‘I Was Inconsolable’ After Chopping My Hair

07/13/2012 at 01:00 PM ET

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Anne Hathaway has proudly worn her pixie cut since chopping her long brown locks for her role in Les Misérables — but initially, she wasn’t happy about it.

“I wasn’t expecting it to be such a big deal, because it was my idea,” she admitted Thursday on Live! with Kelly. “It was something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and I knew it was something the character did, so I just offered it to the director and he said ‘Yes,’” she recalled. “As it got closer, I thought: I can’t really take it back now.”

Though she was mentally prepared, the day of the cut was tough. “I’ve now done back-flips out of windows, I’ve jumped off buildings,” she said. “And cutting my hair reduced me to, like, mental patient-level crying. I was inconsolable.”

To make matters worse, Hathaway had to sit with half-cut hair for 20 minutes; an actress made the initial chop on film, but her stylist, Paul, had to put on that actress’s dress and stand in to finish the cut as the cameras rolled.

“It was all worth it,” however, she said, “because at the very end of the shot I turned around and I saw Paul, beautiful Paul, in the dress with his arms outstretched. It was totally worth it just for that.” Tell us: Have you ever chopped off all of your hair?

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sandr88 on July 13th, 2012

It may sound superficial, but I once cut my hair very short and got upset about it. For some reason it made me feel unfeminine. No one made fun of me, but I personally wasn’t comfortable with the cut and feel that short hair definitely does not suit me. I even thought of putting in hair extensions. I think it is for a person to decide what makes them happy. I think Anne looks gorgeous anyway though.

Chloe on July 13th, 2012

All right I love Anne Hathaway!!! She’s incredibly gorgeous and one of America’s Sweethearts so as far as cutting her hair I have gotta hand it to you. It takes a lot cause as women we have a tendency to learn our hair is our crowning glory. I just cut my hair almost 2 months ago and I actually feel really good about it. It grows back…and I feel great about it cause it taught me something take a risk even when you’re afraid to cause cutting your hair might be good for you more than just for healthy roots it’s good for the soul too. =)

JMQuinn on July 13th, 2012

Her long hair was one of her best features, softening her nose and mouth. Not everyone can carry off a super short cut.

Lisa on July 13th, 2012

I don’t like this look on her, but it will grow back and thank goodness for Hair Extensions these days!! lol

Anna on July 13th, 2012

AMEN TO WHAT TERRI SAID!!!!!!! <3 I 100% support that!

ruth on July 13th, 2012

I had to cut my hair short (I used to wear it short too), but for chemo,losing hair. But, it is the best option for hot summer. But still hard to lose hair! At least, yes, Anne’s hair will grow back, and eventually so will mine. :)

Janet on July 14th, 2012

I used to be able to sit on my hair, it was so long. I walked in to a salon one day and said, ‘chop it. Pixie short’. They refused. I walked back out. Took me 5 stylists before I found one that would do what I asked. Every one before her said, “oh no! You’ll have a mental breakdown with all that hair gone!”
To me, it was just hair. It’ll grow back. She chopped it all off, I felt like a new woman. I loved it & six years later, still have very short hair. No tears, no regrets!

StyleWatch Fan on July 14th, 2012

I TOTALLY agree with Terry. Anne Hathaway needed Terry standing next to her right before she was going to get her haircut change. Way to go, Terry!!

Addie on July 14th, 2012

I find it completely ridiculous to cry over a haircut. I have grown out my hair, cut it off, grown it out again, cut it boy short, and since it was always my choice, I never once cried. Cutting your hair for a role is even less of a reason to cry. I love Anne Hathaway, but I find this to be a complete overreaction.

diane on July 14th, 2012

I chopped all my hair off once. I think the hairdresser was more upset than I was.

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