Of all the hair colors that appear naturally in life, redheads have often gotten the short end of the stick, and no one is sure why. Their ginger locks, spanning from strawberry to copper, show a vast array of wonders that have made everyday people and famous faces stand out. From comedians to royalty, these are everyone’s favorite redheaded celebrities.
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The "Thinking Out Loud" singer has been making fans squeal with delight since dropping his debut in 2011. Since then, he's gone from opening for Taylor Swift to headlining a handful of his own tours that have found him playing around the world.
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Many may not know Marvel’s Karen Gillan is a redhead because she’s most famous for being blue and bald in Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Olympian and snowboarding legend Shaun White’s hair and skills landed him the nickname The Flying Tomato.
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Her roots might have been planted in the past on her hit sitcom, but everyone knows Reba McEntire’s actual roots are that beautiful hue of red.
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Cameron Monaghan’s hair made him a standout in the hit Showtime series Shameless and as Cal Kestis in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
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Molly Ringwald was the redhead of the ‘80s, and there’s no denying that due to her plethora of classic teen movies.
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Michael C. Hall isn’t just a favorite redhead but also a serial killer — fictional, to be exact.
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Isla Fisher often gets confused with another red-haired actress, Amy Adams. There's a big difference, though. Fisher is a natural redhead, while Adams was born a blonde.
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Jesse Tyler Ferguson
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A modern redhead everyone can’t help but love.
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Madelaine Petsch
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Madelaine Petsch played the ultimate baddie Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale for several seasons.
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The results aren’t in, but we’d bet good money that Seth Green is the redhead ‘90s kids hold closest to their hearts thanks to roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Austin Powers series.
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One of the most iconic moments in Marcia Cross’ career was when she removed her red hair on Melrose Place. It’s a scene that lives on in the minds of many. Too young? Google it.
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Not many know the Doctor Strange actor was born with a red mane.
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Lauren Ambrose has been a fan favorite for years, thanks to everything from Can't Hardly Wait to Six Feet Under to Yellowjackets.
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Michael Fassbender
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There’s a lot to love about Michael Fassbender, but for some, the best thing about him is his natural crown of red on top.
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There is nothing more delightful than the charm of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper.
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He may not see the crown in his lifetime, but I think we can all agree that when it comes to the royal family, Prince Harry is the one making out the best in life.
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Now, was Ginger her real name or just a nickname because of her hair on Gilligan’s Island?
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With Rupert Grint leading the pack as Ron, there will never be a redheaded family as iconic as the Weasleys in Harry Potter.
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Julianne Moore started winning over the world in the '80s on As the World Turns, but, of course, went on to become a big-time star in movies like Boogie Nights and Still Alice.
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Conan O’Brien isn’t just known for the color of his hair but also the shape with that sky-high pompadour.
Kendra Beltran went to college with no game plan and found herself falling back on her love of writing soon after graduating all the way back in 2009. Since then, she's written for MTV Geek, Cosplay Central, Collider, Apartment Therapy, and many other sites that allowed her to showcase her love of all things pop culture. When she isn't writing, Kendra is either hosting her show, Crushgasm, baking all the cookies, or spoiling her fur baby, Mason.