Emma Stone's Natural Hair Color Isn't What You Think

Updated on 1/26/2024 at 12:15 PM

Emma Stone has worn plenty of different hair colors over the years since her first role in the talent competition reality show "In Search of the New Partridge Family" back in 2004 when she was just 16. And proven she looks good in all of them, from brunette to blond and even the black and white wig she wore for Disney's "Cruella" back in 2021. While many love her with red hair — and how could you not, considering it's become her signature shade — you might be surprised to discover that it's not her natural hair color.

In fact, the actor's original hue is dark blond. Celebrity hairstylist Tracey Cunningham, who's worked with big names such as Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, and Elizabeth Olsen, first transformed Stone into a redhead for a movie in 2006. In an interview with POPSUGAR, Cunningham said, "One of my other favorite memories was when Emma Stone came to me for 'Superbad' and we made her a redhead. It was so beautiful. I loved it."

Clearly, so did the actor, as she's since kept the shade for the majority of her career. This has led many fans to believe it's Stone's real hair color. Though she occasionally rotates back to a platinum blond, it doesn't take long for her to return to dark red. Still, each color looks as good as the next. Keep scrolling ahead for proof.

— Additional reporting by Jessica Harrington

Emma Stone With Brown Hair

While you often see Stone with either red or blond hair, the actor was also a brunette in early 2006.

Emma Stone With Dark Red Hair

This shade is one step deeper than Stone's color for "Superbad."

Emma Stone With Red Hair

After dyeing her hair for "Superbad" in 2006, Stone kept that hue for years to come, as evidenced by this photo from 2012.

Emma Stone With Dirty-Blond Hair

Closer to Stone's natural hair color, although perhaps a little brighter, is this blond shade.

Emma Stone With Platinum Blond Hair

Platinum blond had a moment in 2017 — and, with Stone, it's easy to see why.

Emma Stone With Strawberry-Blond Hair

We love this strawberry-blond color on the actor.

Emma Stone With Copper Hair

In 2019, Stone kept her hair a copper hue with soft balayage at the tips.

Emma Stone With Red-Blond Hair

Before she chopped her hair into a bob haircut in early 2023, Stone had long, copper hair with chunky blond highlights.

Emma Stone's Deep Auburn Hair

Most recently, Stone has kept her hair a dark auburn shade.