Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years
Lucy Liu has stepped into her lob era, unveiling her shortest haircut in years while starring in the upcoming drama Rosemead. The new look, revealed in the film's trailer, features a sleek, side-parted style that grazes just above her collarbone.
New Role and Transformation
The Charlie’s Angels alum’s dramatic haircut accompanies her role as Irene in Rosemead, a film that delves into the struggles of a mother and her son Joe (played by Lawrence Shou) following his schizophrenia diagnosis. The drama, adapted from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong titled “A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Kill her son,” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and is set for theatrical release on December 5.
Liu on Building the Story
“As there was not a lot that was known about this family, the script had to be pieced together,” Liu told Variety. “In some ways, it’s a little bit of a thriller, because people know the final act and some of the details, and then the rest had to be kind of filled in, in order to understand the dynamic between Irene and her son.”
Exploring New Artistic Depth
Known for her lighter and action-oriented performances in Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill, Liu’s role in Rosemead offers a more introspective and emotionally layered turn. At the film’s Tribeca premiere, she discussed her growing interest in complex, character-driven stories with Parade.
Author’s Summary: Lucy Liu debuts a bold, short hairstyle as she takes on a deeply emotional role in Rosemead, signaling a shift toward more dramatic storytelling.