1. Lucy was actually a brunette
Lucille Ball was not a redhead. At least not naturally. Convinced by MGM to change her natural color, Lucy traded in her natural brown locks for what would become her signature red hair do. At the start of the 50’s she began sporting her new do, which really isn’t exactly red either. According to her hairstylist, it was more of a ‘golden apricot’ color. Nevertheless, the hairstyle helped her become a household name and recognizable among the Hollywood elite. Turns out she loved the iconic hairstyle so much she wore her hair this way until she passed away in 1989.
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Cheat Sheet – ‘I Love Lucy’: When Did Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Divorce?
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Lucille Ball. Ellisa Blattman. National Women’s History Museum. August 8, 2013
Fox News – How Lucille Ball Went from Communist to Capitalist
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News Week – Star Trek Is Back, Here’s How Lucille Ball Once Saved the Show Loved by Many
