Jessica Biel Debuts Bleach Blonde Hair After Viral Met Gala Look

Jessica Biel is rocking a brand new summer-ready coiffure.

Simply days after making her return to the Met Gala following an 11-year hiatus, the 42-year-old actress debuted bleach blonde hair whereas leaving her resort in New York Metropolis on Wednesday, Might 8. The star’s hair, which she partially hid below a baseball cap, seems to have been dyed a number of shades lighter to an icy blonde hue.

Biel saved the remainder of her look low ley, carrying a black peacoat and trousers. She accessorized with a big black tote bag and oversize sun shades.

On Monday Might 6, the seventh Heaven alum appeared on the Met Gala in a chic pink Tamara Ralph Couture robe with a plunging neckline and 3D striped coque feathers and crystals. An identical pink cape added to the drama of the look. Her sandy blonde hair was styled into tousled, easy waves and her make-up was easy and contemporary. 

Essentially the most dramatic ingredient of her night, nevertheless, was the prep work concerned. Previous to the occasion, Biel gave followers a peek into her getting-ready course of, which included soaking in 20 kilos of epsom salt in a shower the evening earlier than. 

“For actual,” she stated in a TikTok video as she confirmed herself pouring the salt into the bath.

Two days later, she supplied one other behind-the-scenes take a look at her Met Gala prep.

“Hey, you guys,” she stated whereas taking a chew of meals in a video shared to TikTok on Wednesday, Might 8. “I’m alleged to be getting dressed for the Met, however I needed to eat one thing.”

Biel defined that she was “hiding within the nook of my room” as members of her glam squad tried to ensure she acquired dressed on time.

“Everyone’s like, knocking on the door, ‘You gotta dress!’” the star stated within the clip whereas chowing down on a salad. 

“I’m simply making an attempt to let you know, snack first, eat first!” she continued. 

She additionally shared a POV shot of her room, displaying her pink robe unfold throughout the mattress.

Biel, who attended the lavish occasion with out her husband, Justin Timberlake, final appeared on the Met Gala in 2013 the place the theme was “PUNK: Chaos to Couture.” She wore a black Giambattista Valli macramé and tulle robe with matching pants plus patent leather-based pumps additionally by the designer. She accessorized with Fred Leighton diamonds and leaned into the theme with a nostril ring.

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In 2012, the actress stepped out for the Met Gala with Timberlake, who was her fiancé on the time. The couple acquired married in Italy 5 months later in October 2012. Biel and Timberlake share two sons, Phineas, 3½, and Silas, 8½.

For the “Schiaparelli and Prada: Inconceivable Conversations”-themed occasion, Biel wore a belted pale pink costume with inexperienced embroidery, whereas Timberlake opted for a traditional black tux.