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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is marking the end of a life-changing chapter. Following the finale of "Pose [2]," which recently earned her a history-making Golden Globe [3] for best actress in a drama series, Rodriguez shaved her head and wrote about the liberating experience on Feb. 9. "So I did this today and wow do I feel free," reads her caption on Instagram [4] with a hashtag in celebration of Black History Month.
Barry Lee Moe [5] is responsible for the buzz cut, and Rodriguez thanked the hairstylist for "taking this journey" with her. Moe was previously a member of the "Pose" hair department, and more recently, he worked on Hulu hit "Pam & Tommy [6]." Rodriguez says, "For the many years I've known you, you've been nothing but supportive of me and for that I will truly and forever be your lifelong friend."
Rodriguez adds that in shaving her head, she is able to shed societal beauty expectations, while also commemorating a rewarding professional period of her life. "I was holding a lot in my hair, and this was just a moment to let it all go. I wrapped a beautiful show with an amazing cast. I won an award that I never thought I would ever receive," she says. "I overcame the ideas of what people thought I should be and how I should move through this world. Now I can continue to walk to the beat my own drum. And you should too."
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