Actors Nikki Reed and Kristen Stewart open up about their struggles with hair damage and wig woes while filming the Twilight series. Reed, who played Rosalie in the films, revealed that she had dyed her hair blonde for the role, which resulted in significant hair damage. “My hair fell out,” she told MTV, explaining that the constant bleaching took a toll on her hair and skin. As a result, she opted to wear a wig for the rest of the series in order to protect her hair.
Similarly, Kristen Stewart, who portrayed Joan Jett in The Runaways, also had to wear a wig for her role in Eclipse. In an interview with George Lopez, Stewart shared that the studio had urged her not to cut her hair for the role, offering her “ridiculous things” to prevent it. Despite wearing a wig for the film, Stewart expressed her hope that the issue had been resolved for the subsequent films.
These behind-the-scenes struggles shed light on the often overlooked challenges that actors face in bringing their characters to life. From hair damage to extensive wig-wearing, it’s clear that the glamour of Hollywood often comes with its own set of difficulties.