While you probably know and love Reese Witherspoon [1] as a blonde (she is Elle Woods [2], after all), that's not her natural hair colour. The actress and activist recently posted a childhood photo to Instagram, complete with candy necklace, revealing that her natural hair colour is actually brown.
Over the years the 43-year-old actress has tried a multitude of different hair colours, from deep chestnut brown to near-platinum blonde [3], and even a red hue. Considering how flattering each hair colour looks on Witherspoon, it would be hard to distinguish which is her natural hue had it not been for the childhood photo.
Ahead, you'll find photos of Witherspoon's natural hair colour as well as the other hair colours she's tried over the years.
Reese Witherspoon With Dark Brown Hair
Witherspoon attended an event in 1993 with her naturally dark brown hair.
Reese Witherspoon With Blonde Hair
In 1994, Witherspoon became a blonde and attended the premiere of Backbeat with her new hair colour.
Reese Witherspoon With a Dirty Blonde Bob
Witherspoon's dirty blonde hair was chopped into a bob in 1996.
Reese Witherspoon With Platinum Blonde Hair
In 2002, Witherspoon attended a premiere of Sweet Home Alabama with platinum blonde hair.
Reese Witherspoon With Brown Hair
In 2004, Witherspoon went back to brunette.
Reese Witherspoon With Dirty Blonde, Medium-Length Hair
By 2004, Witherspoon had returned to dirty blonde.
Reese Witherspoon With Light Blonde Hair
In 2014, Witherspoon attended the Golden Globe Awards with a light blonde asymmetrical bob [4] haircut.
Reese Witherspoon With Dark Roots
Witherspoon attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party with dark roots.
Reese Witherspoon With Light Brown Hair
In 2018, Witherspoon was spotted with brown hair containing blonde highlights.
Reese Witherspoon With Red Hair
In May 2019, Witherspoon was seen filming her new show, The Morning Show with red hair.
Reese Witherspoon With Golden Blonde Hair
At a Big Little Lies press conference in 2019, Witherspoon had golden blonde hair.