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 โ80s is having a major resurgence among modern tastemakers.
And if 2020 proved anything, itโs that the mullet is officially back with a vengeance. Below, weโve rounded up all the times celebrities have turned to the shaggy, layered styleโfrom Joan Jettโs iconic black rocker โdo to Zendayโs tweet-provoking 2016 Grammys mullet. But be warned, it might inspire a post-lockdown switch-up.
Jane Fonda, 1971

Cher, 1982

Liza Minnelli, 1983

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Joan Jett, 1985

Scarlett Johansson, 2003

Zendaya, 2016

Lady Gaga, 2016

Kristen Stewart, 2017

Halsey, 2019

Leigh-Anne Pinnock, 2020

Miley Cyrus, 2020

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Barbie Ferreira, 2020

Dua Lipa, 2020

Billie Eilish, 2020

Rihanna, 2021

Demi Lovato, 2021

Grace Back is a journalist and was formerly the Digital Culture Editor across ELLE and marie claire Australia. When not stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll, you'll find Grace with her head in a good book.
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