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Patrick Dempsey [2] as a blonde [3] may just snag him that McSteamy title after all. The internet collectively lost its mind over the weekend when Dempsey, who is already a fixture on many "hottest man alive" lists, debuted platinum-blonde hair [4] while accepting a Disney Legends Award at the D23 Expo on 9 Sept. If you've yet to see Dempsey's latest look, buckle up — you may feel a bit weak at the knees after seeing this.
The star, a longtime racing fan, reportedly underwent the transformation for the upcoming movie "Ferrari," in which he plays race-car driver Piero Taruffi. While the icy-white hair colour was new, it was accentuated by his signature coiffed style that added a bit of texture to his hair.
Whether he knew it or not, Dempsey has landed right in the middle of an ongoing hair trend: Pamela Anderson blonde. "This bright blonde is achieved with lots of highlights and is left 'untoned' to give a slightly raw, bleached look," Tom Smith [5], celebrity hairstylist and international colour creative director for Evo Hair [6], previously told POPSUGAR. Other celebrities like Ciara [7], Kim Kardashian [8], and Megan Thee Stallion have been seen in the hair colour, and it doesn't look like the trend is going anywhere anytime soon. If you're hoping to get a similar look, do note that the colour is best with the help of a professional at a salon.
Take a closer look at Dempsey's hair below.
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