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In Honor Of Our Favorite Ginger's Birthday We Dispel The Myth That Blondes Have More Fun

By Joanna Robinson | Posted Under Seriously Random Lists | Comments (39)

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Well she may not be YOUR favorite Ginger, but Christina Hendricks has given a lot (of page views) to Pajiba. So I thought that today, on her coughety-coughth birthday, we should give something back. Last week my boss displayed a certain penchant for blondes. Blondes are all very well and good (I’m a blonde. . .sometimes), but Gingers have all the spice. To prove that fact, I’ve amassed a list of Hollywood beauties, some natural Gingers, some not. (How can we ever know really know these days? Don’t answer that.) You know what? They all look better as red-heads. All of them. Every single one. This is fact. What? You disagree? Sorry, I can’t hear you, I’ve got henna dye dripping into my ear. Also, if I missed your favorite Ginger, odds are she has sense enough not to blondify her fiery locks.

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(Not exactly Hollywood, I know, but you can’t ignore the Spiciest Ginger.)

Joanna Robinson thinks you’re all equally beautiful, not matter what color your hair is. But, like, especially you, Gingers. You’re especially more equally beautiful.









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Comments

How'd you know it was my birthday?

(This brings my terrible joke counter up to 2 for the day.)

Nicole Kidman with more red and less forehead. Your understated sexy is sorely missed.

Posted by: Socrates_Johnson at May 3, 2011 4:05 PM

This is so random and I am not sure why I know this but, Amy Adams is a natural blonde.
And I seriously have to do about 8 double takes before I can tell it's Emma Stone in pics right now. I HATE HATE that hair on her.
On a personal note, I dye my hair all the time and have been everything from platinum blonde to dark brown. Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what looks best. Currently it is my natural strawberry blonde. (You know you care.) I wish I had these ladies hair stylists. It took me 3 hours to get the red out about 3 months ago or alternately I can pay 200 bucks to have some salon do it for me.

Posted by: Nimue at May 3, 2011 4:06 PM

Natural Instincts #22 Cinnaberry.

I'm just correcting a biological error.

Posted by: Mrs. Julien at May 3, 2011 4:07 PM

LiLo started her downward spiral the second she went blond.

Posted by: jthomas666 at May 3, 2011 4:15 PM

I might be in the minority on this, but I actually prefer Amy Adams with her natural hair color. I think the red ages her a bit.

I do not, however, prefer Emma Stone with her natural hair color. She should have never gone back to blonde after the red worked so well for her.

Posted by: Amanda6 at May 3, 2011 4:19 PM

I still can't tell Amy Adams from Isla Fisher.

Posted by: liz at May 3, 2011 4:34 PM

I disagree on Scarlett; she looks better blonde. The "blonde bombshell" schtick is the only thing she does well, and even then only in photos.

Posted by: Big Moo at May 3, 2011 4:35 PM

I like Johansson, Dunst, Adams and Roberts better blonde. I hate Rihanna's hair both colors and I think Kidman can pull both off nicely. Ginger Spice should maybe go a little less spicy and red would work well for her. Lohan and Stone should always stay redheaded.

I can't believe Christina Hendricks is 36! Her skin is so flawless. She's what Nicole Kidman wants to see when she looks in the mirror (and probably the rest of us wouldn't mind either).

Posted by: becks at May 3, 2011 4:39 PM

Lux Lisbon > Mary Jane Watson

Posted by: sars at May 3, 2011 4:42 PM

I'll tell ya what I want, what I really really want

Posted by: John G. at May 3, 2011 4:45 PM

I think Left Kidman, Blonde Dunst and Blonde Johanssen look better. And that Ginger Spice chick is way hotter now than she ever was as a Spice Girl. That picture on the right makes her look like a clown. Never a good thing, if you're not actually a clown.

And Rihanna's hair is fugly. It's not that black chicks can't have any color hair they want, it's just not flattering. It's not like she needs red hair to be hot. But whatever, she's a grownup, she can do whatever she wants.

Roberts actually looks best with her natural, ie, brown, color. But again, grownup.

Posted by: Slash at May 3, 2011 5:06 PM

I believe Christina Hendricks is a natural blond who dyes her hair red. I think she would look too pale as a blond. Her head would disappear.

Posted by: BWeaves at May 3, 2011 5:09 PM

Not a huge star but Romola Garai is a natural blonde but was stunning in Amazing Grace with that huge pile of red hair on her head.

Posted by: Jos at May 3, 2011 5:11 PM

I was a red head for about five years. My mother hated it (said I looked like a gypsy). My boyfriend for some of the time loved it (but then I found out he also at the same time loved many other women with varying hair colors). I thought I looked stunning, but now when I look back at the photos, I cringe.

Posted by: PaddyDog at May 3, 2011 5:14 PM

They all look better as red-heads.

Much much better in fact.

Posted by: Paultera at May 3, 2011 5:49 PM

I have always been a great admirer of the natural beauty of a true ginger. From the freckled nose to the alabaster nape of the neck, gingers have always had a happy affect on my...um, heart.

However, for the record, MAGENTA is NOT a color for hair. Ladies, unless you will be playing a major supporting role in Rocky Horror, please take note.

Posted by: NateS1973 at May 3, 2011 5:57 PM

Wot no Lauren Ambrose? Sexiest ginger ever, sez I. God, I miss Claire Fisher. :(

The real key to being a great redhead is the freckles and pale skin. Just dying your hair isn't really enough, methinks.

Posted by: greg at May 3, 2011 5:57 PM

Oh look it's Amy AdFWOOOOMP

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Sorry. I kind of balloon animal'ed there causing me to lose consciousness. Who's next? Scarlett? Yeah, I'm good.

Posted by: Ian at May 3, 2011 6:34 PM

I certainly look better as a redhead. Much more fitting to my personality as well.

Posted by: (Not So) Blonde Savant at May 3, 2011 6:46 PM

And "balloon animaled" is now officially my favorite figure of speech.

Posted by: Slash at May 3, 2011 6:54 PM

You know what? They all look better as red-heads. All of them. Every single one. This is fact.

It's like a restorative! This must be tested at its furthest limits.

We need to see January Jones as a ginger... for SCIENCE!

::lightning flashes, loud thunder crack::

Posted by: branded at May 3, 2011 7:02 PM

geri, scarlett and kirsten all look better as blondes. Isn't the comparison usually blondes vs brunettes? this makes more sense anyway, bc it's not really about the color so much as the dark/lightness of the hair. I don't know why all you pajiba nerds are so obsessed with gingers, you know they have no souls, right?

Posted by: jasper at May 3, 2011 9:08 PM

No Lauren Holly.
No Lauren Holly !!

And Julia Roberts? Ugh.
Replace Julia with Lauren Holly.
Heck, replace Julia Roberts with Elton John. I think Elton had a blond phase.

Posted by: The Mangler at May 3, 2011 9:24 PM

I'm with Ian... Amy Adams = delici(*^$T)*(&#^&90...

Wait, what happened there?

Posted by: trib at May 3, 2011 9:32 PM

I spent two years as a redhead after seeing CH on Mad Men.

Here's what no one will tell you, though. (lean in, kids)

That shit is HARD to maintain. It is luminous for a week and nice-looking for about a month. Then, after a month it turns the color of dull orange straw. Anything longer than 10 weeks is a hot mess, what with roots showing and the color completely faded.

Rich Hollywood women can afford the time and money for upkeep. The average girl can't.

(Also, for emphasis, CH is a ginger by choice, naturally blonde.)

Posted by: Skyler Durden at May 3, 2011 10:29 PM

The only one I'd disagree with is Rihanna. She looks like Ronald McDonald with that hair. Not that she looks good as a blond, either. She should just go with black hair all the time.

Also: You forgot Kate Winslet. See her in Titanic. Spectacular hair.

Posted by: Figgy at May 3, 2011 10:40 PM

I've been there, Skyler Durden. Until I have the money for a team of hair stylists at my beck and call, I won't be doing it again.

Posted by: Uda at May 3, 2011 11:31 PM

The Bad Moonz have known for thirty years now - Red Wunz Go Faster! Waaagh!

And Mrs. Hendricks is a porcelain ginger goddess who puts the rest of those pale imitations of feminine pulchritude to shame.

Posted by: Wintermute at May 3, 2011 11:51 PM

It's all about the pictures. Take a look here or here">http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/uploads/rihanna_red_rio.jpg">here for Rihanna looking a lot better as a redhead.

Posted by: susie derkins at May 3, 2011 11:59 PM

aaand I clearly fail at html

Posted by: susie derkins at May 4, 2011 12:00 AM

Sexiest ginger ever, sez I.
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What, no votes for Ginger Grant? "Ginger" was her NAME, people!

Posted by: , at May 4, 2011 1:35 AM

I lose interest in celebrities once they dye their hair blonde.

Posted by: duckandcover at May 4, 2011 5:40 AM

Lindsey Lohan and that come hither look...snork!

How about Laura Prepon? beautiful as a redhead, washed out as a blonde.

Posted by: kirbyjay at May 4, 2011 6:12 AM

Gillian Anderson's red hair is so beautiful. The blonde doesn't suit her.

Posted by: dani at May 4, 2011 8:07 AM

I think Emma Stone looks better blonde, actually....

Posted by: Kate at June at May 4, 2011 12:41 PM

You shut your mouth, Kate at June!

Also, Felicia Day. Duh.

Posted by: RobP at May 4, 2011 5:17 PM

You're wrong on Dunst and Johansson.

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Posted by: quit smoking at May 25, 2011 11:34 PM

just for starts i am a redhead...which i love and hate at times, but not everyone looks better as a redheads! in fact most people look crappy with dyed red hair because 99% of the time you can tell its dyed and your skin ton and eye color contradict the hair. If you are naturally red, duh you can pull it off, you colorings were made to go with red! Love yourself the way you are...dont change anything :)

Posted by: Cam at June 15, 2011 8:22 PM