Emma Roberts' new look sparks celebrity comparisons

Emma Roberts has unveiled a striking return to her signature blonde look, reigniting fan chatter and celebrity comparisons across social media. 

In early 2026, the Scream Queens actress switched from the bold copper red hue she wore throughout 2025 back to a bright, buttery blonde, a transformation she documented in a lengthy video of the nine-hour coloring process with celebrity colorist Nikki Lee.

Roberts captioned her Instagram post celebrating the change with “new year, new hair,” reaffirming the blonde shade she says makes her feel most herself. 

Fans were quick to link her look to some of her most memorable on-screen personas, including Chanel Oberlin from Scream Queens and Madison Montgomery from American Horror Story: Coven, both known for their striking blonde locks.

According to Daily Mail, the renewed blonde has also sparked playful comparisons to other Hollywood blondes, with several social-media users mentioning Lindsay Lohan in discussions about iconic celebrity hair moments, a nod to Lohan’s own celebrated blonde looks in films and public appearances over the years. 

While Roberts and Lohan represent different generations of Hollywood glamour, fans see the return to blonde as a full-circle moment for Roberts’s personal style and screen legacy.

Moreover, Roberts’s hair evolution has become a talking point in entertainment fashion circles, with commentators noting how a celebrity’s choice of hair color can influence pop-culture trends and nostalgic associations.