Naomi Watts Swapped Her Blonde Bob For a Jackie Kennedy-Brunette Lob

After all the drama that befell the formerly brunette Sarah Pidgeon when she showed off her not-so-Carolyn-Bessette-Kennedy-blonde hair color this summer, I’m sure the producers of American Love Story were anxious about Naomi Watts’ own dye job. A nice brunette is probably easier to tackle than that specific cool girl white blonde, but it still needed to be perfect.

This is Jackie Kennedy brunette we’re talking about.

Naomi Watts’ Brunette Lob

On Thursday, July 24, fans got a first look at the color when Watts was photographed on set of the Ryan Murphy passion project. On the night shoot, the actress’s own crisp blonde hair had been transformed into a medium brown shade and considerably lengthened. Jackie O was a lob girl, after all.

As expected, Watts’ locks had major volume and a slight wave. The ends were curved inward (we call that a curved bob), resting right at shoulder length. I don’t want to speak for the masses, but I think the hair and makeup department did a good job this time around. Watts’ bright crop will always be a winner, but she looks good in the retro style. Even more importantly, she looks like the icon she’s portraying.

Naomi Watts Jackie Kennedy Style

As for the outfit, Watts was dressed in a soft pink silk top, dark trousers, and pumps. Though certainly dated, it’s an outfit that wouldn’t look too weird if you spotted it out and about; we’re having a very Jackie Kennedy summer. Cropped pants (especially polka dot capris), Pucci prints, and headscarves have been all over the place, including our ultimate style hub: Hailey Bieber’s Instagram feed.

Cool girls and classic looks: another American love story (I know Watts is British, but the sentiment remains) that I’m all about.