Jacob Elordi blonde hair made its first public appearance during a low-key evening with Kendall Jenner in New York City on Nov. 7. The actor, 29, was photographed sitting across from Jenner, 31, while they had drinks before heading to a Broadway production of Paranormal Activity, according to images obtained by DeuxMoi.
Elordi kept his outfit understated in a black long-sleeve top and a matching beanie, but strands of lighter hair visible beneath the hat signaled a clear departure from his usual dark brown look. The change also appeared to extend to his eyebrows, which looked noticeably lighter in the photos.
Jenner, meanwhile, opted for a classic black trench coat for the outing.
A Pattern of Changing Looks Around Jenner
The evening marked another occasion when Elordi has tried out a different appearance while spending time with the model and reality star. During a lunch date in Los Angeles in September, he showed off a goatee, a look he has since replaced with a clean-shaven face.
Whether the new hair color is connected to an upcoming acting job has not been confirmed.
Elordi is no stranger to dramatic physical transformations for film work. Guillermo del Toro, who directed him in a 2025 adaptation of Frankenstein, said Elordi spent roughly 10 hours a day in the makeup chair to become the Creature. The process involved about 42 pieces of makeup and prosthetics, del Toro told E! News last year, adding that Elordi handled it with patience.
The actor has also described how demanding the experience was. He told Netflix’s Tudum last November that the layers of prosthetics changed the structure of his face, and that the costume’s leather, fur and weight felt entirely real. Elordi said the performance began the moment he entered the makeup trailer, describing the process as a metamorphosis rather than a simple transformation.
Other Stars Who Have Recently Switched Up Their Hair
Elordi is far from the only celebrity to make a noticeable hair change in recent months.
- Sophie Turner moved from her character’s signature red hair to a dark brunette look in October 2026.
- Ariana Grande traded her high ponytail for a flipped-out bob in October 2026.
- Billie Eilish went lighter in October 2026.
- Whitney Leavitt cut her long hair into a bob in September 2026.
- Connor Storrie swapped his curls for a buzz cut in August 2026 while filming season two of Heated Rivalry.
- John Cena shaved his head ahead of a second hair transplant, writing on X on June 29, 2026, that he was going “all in” for the best possible results.
- John Oliver appeared with jet-black hair for a guest role on General Hospital.
- Kelly Osbourne wore a short black wig with asymmetric bangs during London Fashion Week 2026.
- Carrie Underwood returned to what she said was likely her natural hair color for the first time since around age 12.
- Sebastian Stan showed off a shaved head at the Los Angeles premiere of Thunderbolts* in April 2025.
- Tan France dyed his gray hair dark brown in April 2026 for a role, noting it was not a midlife crisis.
- Sami Sheen documented her at-home hair dyeing process on TikTok.
- Selma Blair moved from a long bob to a curly pixie cut in September 2026.
- Jessica Chastain debuted a shorter cut at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in April 2026.
- Jason Momoa shaved his beard in July 2025 for Dune: Part Three.
- Kelly Clarkson appeared with a shorter, darker bob in a July 2025 The Voice promo.
- Chris Pratt grew a beard for season two of The Terminal List in June 2025.
- Finn Wolfhard debuted a buzz cut at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo.
- JoJo Siwa showed off a rainbow mohawk at the GLAAD Media Awards in March 2025.
- Emily Ratajkowski called a shaggy-bangs cut the “worst haircut of my life” in a March 2025 TikTok video.
- Gypsy Rose Blanchard debuted a short bob in March 2025.
- Whitney Rose appeared with a red bob on Watch What Happens Live in January 2025.
- Hailey Bieber went lighter in September 2024.
- Lily Collins unveiled a new cut and color at the MAXXXINE premiere in June 2024.
- Katie Holmes added caramel balayage highlights in June 2024.
- Kylie Jenner tried platinum blonde with a bob in June 2024.
- Lisa Rinna went platinum blonde during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture in 2024.
- Priyanka Chopra debuted a shoulder-grazing bob at a Bulgari event in Rome in May 2024.
- Jessica Biel cut her hair into a bob in May 2024.
- Megan Fox returned to dark brown hair with a bob in May 2024.
For Elordi, the blonde look adds another entry to a growing list of style shifts, though only time will tell whether it sticks or proves temporary.
