We say new, but it’s actually a return to an old favorite: the platinum-blonde bob.

At the time, her dark hair had just grazed her shoulders with piece-y bangs.

Though we loved Theron with nearly pitch-black hair, we can’t deny thatblondeis just made for her.

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So we’re excited to see her return to the light hue.

Maybe blondes do have more fun.

This story originally appeared onvogue.co.uk.

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