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10 Celebrities Who Made A Strong Case For Baby Bangs

In the court of public option, the cut is controversial.

by Hilary Shepherd
Halle Berry wore baby bangs at the 2021 Oscars. Turns out, it was just a wig.
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Bangs are generally a big commitment, but baby bangs — aka the variety that barely grazes the middle of your forehead — are major. The polarizing style appears on celebs every so often, from Bella to Zendaya and, most recently, Halle Berry. Click through to see the boldest looks.

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For the Oscars in 2012, Rooney Mara channeled Lisbeth Salander — the slick, computer-hacking character she played in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — with a blunt, black fringe.

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Even Queen Bey isn’t immune to the baby bang craze. Beyoncé memorably sported a thick fringe back in 2014, striking the perfect balance between vintage and cool.

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At the Oscars in 2018, Emma Watson showed up sporting a ‘70s-style fringe, which was equal parts edgy and chic. A subtle wave complemented her micro bangs perfectly.

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FKA Twigs loves an otherworldly beauty look and this one is no exception. The singer’s blonde baby bangs matched her bleached brows, contrasting her smoky eye makeup and Cleopatra-style plait.

Bella Hadid is no stranger to a good micro fringe, but she really upped the ante in 2018 by combining her baby bangs with a super dramatic eye and a retro ponytail.

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A perpetual ruler of red carpets, Halle Berry stunned when she appeared at the Oscars this year in an angled bob complete with a piece-y set of micro bangs. Game-changing...even though it was later revealed to be a wig.

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Emma Roberts had the internet in a tizzy when she hit the red carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards in 2018 in an extremely dramatic set of micro bangs. Contrary to popular belief, they were totally real.

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Emily Ratajkowski served French girl chic with a wispy set of baby bangs courtesy of hair pro Harry Josh. Though her strands were actually faux, the look solidified supermodel’s chameleon powers.

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Charlize Theron looked *so* polished as a brunette with a chic, blunt fringe. She debuted the sleek look for the premiere of her 2019 film Long Shot.

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When it comes to the Met Gala (and really anything), Zendaya always understands the assignment. In 2018, the Euphoria star channeled Joan of Arc with a fresh crimson bob and itty-bitty bangs.

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