Zooey Deschanel's been spilling the beans about her iconic blonde locks in 'Elf', and it turns out they were a happy accident! The actress revealed to Zach Sang that she was left with the bright 'do after auditioning for a completely different film – one that never even made it off the drawing board!
The story goes that Deschanel had done a screen test for a movie where she'd play a pop star, à la Britney Spears. The producers thought her natural look didn't quite fit their vision, so they went ahead and dyed her hair blonde, added extensions, and even gave her a tan to complete the look!
Fast forward to the 'Elf' audition, where Deschanel rocked up with her newly acquired blonde hair. Unbeknownst to her, the production team wanted to keep it that way – after all, why change what was already working? So, she spent the rest of the shoot sporting her unexpected locks.
It's a fascinating glimpse into the often-chaotic world of film production, and just one example of how chance events can shape the final product. And speaking of products, Deschanel's own creative journey has seen her soar – as half of She & Him, she's topped charts with albums like 'Volume Two', which even made it to number six on the Billboard 200.
'Elf' remains a Christmas classic that's still got Brits singing its praises every winter. If you haven't caught it yet, grab some hot cocoa and get ready for a festive film fest – available on Sky Cinema and NOW TV throughout the holiday season!