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16 Older Actresses Who Rocked Blonde Hair Like A Pro

As the saying goes, blondes have more fun. The good thing is there’s no age limit when it comes to both having fun and sporting blonde hair.

If you’ve always dreamt of giving the lighter hair color a try but your age is getting in the way, don’t! In fact, there are plenty of older women with blonde hair.

In fact, let these older blonde actresses light the way for you.

Coolest Older Blonde Actresses

There’s no better way to wear blonde hair than the way these actresses do it, so check them out for your next hair inspiration.

1. Cate Blanchett – Sandy Blonde Wavy Lob

older blonde actress - Cate Blanchett

Channel your inner beach babe with a sandy blonde shade like that of Cate’s. Her modern wavy midi bob is also something you may want to copy. After all, its length and waves give her thinning hair more volume and movement. 

2. Catherine O’Hara – Golden Blonde Waves

older blonde actress - Catherine O'Hara

If you have pale skin like Catherine, your main goal should be to add some warmth and color to it, and a golden blonde shade is just the right option for you.

Match it with a side-swept hairstyle to not just add fun and playfulness to your look but also conceal your forehead wrinkles. 

3. Connie Nielsen – Blonde Highlights on Brown Hair

older actress with blonde hair - Connie Nielsen

Connie is one of the youngest-looking older actresses with blonde hair, and it’s all because of her glamorous hair color. The golden streaks look amazing against her dark brown hair, giving it a youthful sunkissed look. 

4. Dianne Wiest- Brown and Blonde Pixie

older actress with blonde hair - Dianne Wiest

If edgy is your personal style, then Dianne’s fashion-forward hairstyle is the right one for you. Her ultra-short pixie hairstyle exudes confidence and authority while her brown and blonde hair combination gives her a youthful glow. 

5. Hope Davis – Bronde Highlights

older actress with blonde hair - Hope Davis

The best part about going blonde is you can go for the plainest hairstyle and still stand out from the crowd. The bronde highlights on Hope’s blonde hair gave it more dimension and a more interesting look. 

6. Jennifer Coolidge – Honey Blonde Hair + Dark Roots

older actress with blonde hair - Jennifer Coolidge

Since we’re on the subject of older blonde actresses, then Jennifer should certainly be on the list. Her gorgeous long wavy honey-blonde hair complemented her olive skin tone pretty well while her dark roots created a more natural look. 

7. Kate Vernon- Ash Blonde Curly Lob

older actress with blonde hair - Kate Vernon

A light ash blonde shade is perfect for older women because it will seamlessly blend with graying hair. 

Copy Kate’s playful and seductive curly hairstyle by adding a few layers and waves to encourage body and movement and perfectly frame your cheekbones. 

8. Kim Basinger – Messy Blonde Updo

older blonde actress - Kim Basinger

As the quintessential blonde in Hollywood, Kim belongs on this list of older actresses with blonde hair.

And if you want to pull off the ultimate blonde hair, follow her step by adding highlights and lowlights to your look. This will create a subtle contrast which is just enough to create the illusion of depth on your hair. 

9. Kim Cattrall – Flipped Hair

older actress with blonde hair - Kim Cattrall

We have seen Cattrall donning full light blonde hair in SATC, but she switched it up to one with lowlights recently. The addition of brown streaks made her look more youthful and definitely added a splash of color to her pale skin. 

10. Laura Dern – Copper Gold Long Waves

older blonde actress - Laura Dern

If you’re tired of your pale skin and wish to bring out some of the rosiness from your cheeks, then Laura’s copper-gold hair color is an excellent choice for you. 

This blonde shade has a reddish tint that can definitely add a pop of color to your cheeks. 

11. Mariah Carey – Blonde Babylights + Balayage

older blonde actress - Mariah Carey

Give your dull and boring hair a touch of glamor by playing with blonde streaks. A blonde balayage will give your hair that instant eye-catching effect while blonde baby lights will add texture to your roots. 

12. Meg Ryan – Light Blonde Waves

older actress with blonde hair - Meg Ryan

Go for an ashy blonde shade if you want to fully embrace your graying hair. Since it has the same ashy tone as gray hair, it can seamlessly blend into your natural hair color and give it more dimension at the same time. 

13. Meryl Streep – Side Part

older actress with blonde hair - Meryl Streep

Another perfect blonde shade for transitioning to gray hair is no other than light blonde. It has the perfect balance of warm and ashy tones, so it can add warmth both to your hair and skin tone. 

14. Michelle Pfeiffer – Light Blonde + Dark Roots

older blonde actress - Michelle Pfeiffer

Take a page from Michelle’s book and leave your roots in a darker shade. Not only will this give off an edgy vibe, but the contrast between the lighter ends and the darker roots can create the illusion of lifted hair.  

15. Nicole Kidman – Pearl Blonde Updo

older blonde actress - Nicole Kidman

Women with fine hair will certainly benefit from a pearl blonde shade. Since this blonde shade has tinges of pink, mauve, and subtle violet tones, it will make hair look thicker and more voluminous. 

16. Renee Zellweger – Face-framing Highlights

older blonde actress - Renee Zellweger

Renee shows us that sometimes less is more. If you don’t want the costs and upkeep a blonde hair needs, then you can go for subtle face-framing highlights. Dyeing your front hair strands with a light blonde hue can brighten up your complexion and give you that instant glow.

These blonde actresses just proved to us that age is not an issue when it comes to enjoying blonde hair. So what are you waiting for? Get some ideas from their beautiful hair color and even more gorgeous hairstyles so you can wear your blonde hair loud and proud.

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Jenella

Janella is a freelance writer and certified pharmacist with a decade of expertise writing about beauty and fashion. She came to the realization that her actual interest was in everything that had to do with hair. She uses both her time and her writing ability to assist others in achieving the most beautiful hair possible. Janella conducts research on the latest hair care tools and products, as well as tests and reviews them, in order to provide her readers with insightful and helpful information and recommendations.