In the world of entertainment, wigs have played a significant role in transforming the looks of our favorite celebrities. From covering receding hairlines to achieving signature styles, wigs have been a staple in the industry. Let's take a look at some of the most notable examples.

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1. Miley Cyrus' Hair Extensions

Miley Cyrus recently opened up about her extensive use of hair extensions. She revealed that she wore "250 individual hair extensions" to achieve her signature look seen in the final seasons of Hannah Montana. As she explained, "If it was under 250, my mom wasn’t having it. Tish [Miley’s mom] would say, ‘We need another row!'" This shows the dedication and attention to detail that goes into creating a particular look on screen.These hair extensions not only added volume and length but also became an integral part of Miley's on-screen persona. They helped her stand out and become recognizable in her role.

2. Taika Waititi's Wig Woes

Taika Waititi donned a wig to play Blackbeard on Our Flag Means Death. However, he wasn't a fan of wearing it. He shared, "It was very annoying to wear the beard and the wig. No one ever likes it. Also, you can’t have a real conversation with someone because all the glue keeps your whole face tight, and as soon as you actually smile properly, it breaks all the glue, and things start peeling off."This gives us a glimpse into the challenges that celebrities face when it comes to wearing wigs. Despite the discomfort, the wig was essential for his character portrayal.

3. Ted Danson's Hairpiece

Ted Danson wore a hairpiece on Cheers to cover his receding hairline. Initially, he wore it all the time, even at home. But over time, he became more comfortable with his hair and could leave the hairpiece at work.This shows how wigs can be a practical solution for celebrities dealing with hair-related issues. They allow them to maintain a certain look without the need for constant grooming or hair treatments.

4. Rachel McAdams' Wig for Regina George

Rachel McAdams wore a wig when she played Regina George in Mean Girls. According to her costar, Rajiv Surendra, Rachel didn't want to bleach all of her hair but agreed to lighten the front pieces so the wig could look realistic.This highlights the importance of detail in creating a convincing on-screen character. The wig added an extra layer of authenticity to Rachel's performance as Regina George.

5. Rachel Zegler's Wig for Lucy Gray Baird

Rachel Zegler wore a wig to play Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. She emphasized that the wig was crucial in helping her get into character each day. She said, "I had really short brown hair, and I’m wearing a wig for the entirety of the film. And getting into that wig every morning was just kind of like … the last piece to flip the switch and say, ‘This is who we are today.’ So I absolutely felt that for Lucy Gray."The wig became a symbol of her character and helped her immerse herself in the role.

6. Brandon Parea's Wig in Twisters

Brandon Parea wore a wig in Twisters even though his character Boone wore hats for most of the movie. This shows that wigs can be used in unexpected ways to enhance a character's appearance.Even though the wig wasn't always visible, it still contributed to the overall look and feel of the character.

7. Robin Tunney's Wig for The Craft

Robin Tunney wore a wig for The Craft because, at the time, her head was shaved for the movie Empire Records, which wrapped a month before. Wigs provided a quick and easy solution to get her back into character.They allowed her to transition seamlessly from one role to another without the hassle of growing out her hair.

8. Tessa Thompson's Wigs

Tessa Thompson wore a $10,000 wig for Thor: Ragnarok. At the same time, she was filming Sorry To Bother You, in which she dyed her hair neon orange. This shows the versatility of wigs in allowing celebrities to change their looks for different projects.The wig for Thor: Ragnarok added a touch of glamour and authenticity to her character.

9. Kate Winslet's Two-Toned Wig

Kate Winslet wore a two-toned colored wig when she starred in Mare of Easttown. The makeup team also added hair to her eyebrows. As she said, "For this role, we wanted to change me, but not in obvious ways. It’s amazing what you can do when you change the hair and change the person’s clothes to what you’re used to seeing."The wig added a unique and distinctive look to her character, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the show.

10. Paget Brewster's Black Wig on Criminal Minds

Paget Brewster wore a black wig while playing Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds. In 2018, she decided to cut off her dyed hair and let it grow in her natural gray color. She then donned her gray hair in Criminal Minds: Evolution.This shows how wigs can be a temporary solution that allows celebrities to experiment with different looks and then make a more permanent change when they're ready.

11. Sarah Paulson's Multiple Wigs in American Crime Story

Sarah Paulson ended up wearing four different wigs to play Marcia Clark in American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson. After filming wrapped, she asked if she could keep her "chia pet wig" so she could keep it in a box and put it on whenever she wanted to.This demonstrates the variety of wigs used in a single project and the attachment that celebrities can develop to their on-screen hairpieces.

12. Bob Odenkirk's Hair Pieces in Better Call Saul

Bob Odenkirk wore hair pieces for the entirety of Better Call Saul. Since the series is a prequel to Breaking Bad, his character is supposed to be several years younger. As the series progressed and his character lost his hair, the wigs became thinner.This shows how wigs can be used to age or de-age a character, adding another layer of depth to the story.

13. Ariana Grande's Wig in Sam & Cat

Ariana Grande wore a wig in her series Sam & Cat. After bleaching and dyeing her hair red for Victorious, Ariana said the process "destroyed" her hair. The wig helped her avoid any more damage.This highlights the practicality of wigs in protecting a celebrity's natural hair and allowing them to continue working without worrying about hair damage.

14. Dacre Montgomery's Wig on Stranger Things

Dacre Montgomery wore a wig to play Billy on Stranger Things. He explained in Season 2 that it was his actual hair on top and a wig for the sides of the mullet, but by Season 3, he wore a full wig.This shows how wigs can be customized to fit different parts of a character's look and how they can evolve over the course of a series.

16. Jennifer Lawrence's Wigs in the Hunger Games

Jennifer Lawrence wore wigs for the final two Hunger Games movies because her hair was so damaged from dyeing it for the first two films. During her breaks between films, she would want to go back to blonde, so she’d spend hours bleaching it only to dye it dark again. She finally ended up cutting it into a pixie to get rid of the damage.This shows the toll that constant hair dyeing can take on a celebrity's hair and how wigs can be a viable alternative.

17. John Krasinski's Wig for The Office

John Krasinski wore a wig for a few episodes of The Office because he had to cut his hair to appear in the movie Leatherheads. At first, producers didn't want him to cut his hair, but he did it anyway. Then, he showed up secretly wearing a wig that looked exactly like Jim's shaggy bowl cut.This shows the creative solutions that are often employed in the entertainment industry to maintain a character's look.

18. Julianna Margulies' $10,000 Wig for The Good Wife

Julianna Margulies wore a $10,000 wig for The Good Wife. She explained that since she has naturally curly hair, it would be much faster to style it with a wig. "My own hair is very curly, and they wanted her to look coiffed and have straight hair," she said. "I thought, ‘Oh my God, 22 episodes a year, 14 hours a day,’ and if the weather changes, my hair starts growing like a Chia pet."This shows how wigs can be a time-saving and practical choice for celebrities with specific hair requirements.

19. Ashley Benson's Wig in Pretty Little Liars

Ashley Benson wore a wig during Season 4 of Pretty Little Liars. She said she was "tired" of being blonde and dyed her hair brunette, but her PLL character was iconically blonde, so she was forced to wear a wig.This shows how wigs can be used to maintain a character's signature look even when a celebrity's natural hair color changes.