Redheads' contributions to all aspects of life isn't always acknowledged. See who is red and proud and famous.
 
 
   
 

Famous Redheads - Wannabe

 

Cilla Black

Another name who has split the Red and Proud hard core. Cilla started her career in The cavern with The Fab Four when her hair was as dark as her surname. But things change, and Cilla has been presenting “Blind Date” for what seems like an age with a fiery mop of the red stuff.

  Cilla Black

David Bowie

The Thin White Duke made his name in the early 1970's sporting a fine red spikey cut.

  David Bowie

Kathy Burke

Born in Islington, London 1964. She was encouraged to act at school and enrolled at the famous Anna Scher Theatre School in Islington. While there was spotted by film director Mai Zetterling who was looking for young actresses to appear in the film "Scrubbers". When Kathy was 22 she wrote her first play "Mr Thomas". She directed it at the "Old Red Lion" and Ray Winstone appeared in the title role. Dangerously Redheaded in BBC's hit comedy Gimme Gimme Gimme.

  Kathy Burke

Helena Christensen

Born 25th December 1968 Copenhagen. The daughter of a Danish father and Peruvian mother, Supermodel Helena came to prominence by winning Miss Denmark in 1986. Whisked to New York where she has been a regular on the catwalks and front covers of high fashion publications. Naturally a brunette, Helena becomes a Super-Super Model when she dabbles with the red hair dye.

  Helena Christensen

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Born 14th April 1977 New York. Began acting at the age of 4 years old, having been discovered by an agent in a restaurant. Two weeks later Sarah was on the set on her film debut “An Invasion of Privacy”. It’s been plain sailing ever since with starring roles in movies such as “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “Scream 2”. Best known to UK audiences for her performances in TV’s “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”. However, Sarah’s best work was her role in the 1999 film “Simply Irresistable” where she stole the show with a fine head of Red hair. The Red treatment comes back for Sarah's role in Scooby Doo, where she plays Daphne Blake.

  Sarah Michelle Gellar

Jane Goldman

One time pop reporter, now Mrs Jonathan Ross. A bride at 18, and a mother of three at 29. A busy girl. Jane has dabbled with hennas of all hues, and is currently sporting a florescent red dye job. Recently enjoying life as a glamour model.

  Jane Goldman

Tanni Grey-Thompson

Welsh born Para-Olympic goddess whose sparky personality and fantastic hair has put her on a pedestal as well as the medal podium.
Voted third in the BBC TV Sports Personality of The Year for the year 2000.

  Tanni Grey-Thompson

Annie Lennox

Eurythmic who could only make hit records with a red top. There's a moral there somewhere.

  Annie Lennox

Davina McCall

Gorgeous TV presenter who has decided the best way ahead is to dye her hair red. What a good idea. 
Davina burst onto the tabloid front pages in November 2000 for appearing at The 'Q' Awards in a quite extraordinary dress. Very nice too.

  Davina McCall

Hidetoshi Nakata

Born 22nd January 1977, Yamanashi, Japan. Japanese midfield footballer voted Asian Player of The Year in 1998. The first Japanese player to be signed by a Serie A club when Perugia bought him from Bellmore Hiratsuka. Now a regular for Roma, Hidetoshi is adored by Japanese football fans.
He has come to our attention for his flirtation with red hair dye in 1999.

  Hidetoshi Nakata

Britney Spears

Born 2nd December 1981, Kentwood, Louisiana, USA, and Queen of pubescent pop while still in her teens.  
Following an intensive child acting/singing career, her debut single, ''...Baby, One More Time'', and an album of the same title set her off onto stellar-stardom at just 17 years of age.  
Having sold a trillion or thereabouts, Britney switched to Redness to play a sex siren in the video for her 2004 release 'Toxic'.

  Britney Spears

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax. Loud, brash American comedian/writer who turned up in the UK in 1977, and stayed. Has worked with French & Saunders, but now working on solo projects. Ms Wax has seen an upturn in her career since going Red - there has to be some explanation.

  Ruby Wax
   

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Famous Redheads - Fictional A-L  M-Z
Famous Redheads - Football A-L  M-Z
Famous Redheads - Historical A-L  M-Z
Famous Redheads - Media A-L   M-Z 
Famous Redheads - Music A-L   M-Z 
Famous Redheads - Political A-L   M-Z   USA   Presidents 
Famous Redheads - Red Adventurers
Famous Redheads - Red Creatures
Famous Redheads - Red Eggheads
Famous Redheads - Red Laughter
Famous Redheads - Red Royals
Famous Redheads - Red Soap
Famous Redheads - Silver Screen A-L    M-Z
Famous Redheads - Sporting A-L  M-Z
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