Amy Poehler's Changing Looks

See the funny lady's hair transformation through the years.
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1989

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Poehler worked some major bangs as a senior at Burlington High School in Massachusetts. "Every day I would walk into school and just be, like, 'You're welcome, fellas,'" she joked on Conan of her gravity-defying hair. "I drove all the way there with the windows down."

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2004

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The SNL star sported a cute, highlighted bob for the premiere of Mean Girls.

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2005

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Longer locks for an N.Y.C. gala.
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2006

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Poehler swept her platinum hair into a sleek updo for the Emmy Awards.

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2007

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Blunt fringe and stick-straight strands for the premiere of Blades of Glory.

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2008

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Pregnant with son Archibald Arnett, the actress wore her hair in soft waves at the debut of Baby Mama.

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2009

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The Emmy nominee hit the awards show with understated makeup and a side-swept updo.

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2010

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A glowing Poehler promoted Parks and Recreation while pregnant with son Abel Arnett.

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2011

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A sleek, straight cut for the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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2011

Poehler went au courant for the Costume Institute Gala with dramatic winged shadow and a hairstyle that combined a severe center part with buoyant curls.

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2012

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For the Emmy Awards, the double nominee wore her locks in Old Hollywood waves.

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2013

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To co-host the Golden Globes, Poehler opted for a playful off-center bun.
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2013

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The actress experimented with piecey fringe at the Writers Guild Awards.

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2013

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The funny lady wore her chin-length locks in tousled waves for an event in NYC. The final touch? A pop of pink lipstick.

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2014

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Poehler wowed with glowing skin and a glam blowout when hosting the Golden Globes for a second time.
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2015

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Upon arriving at the Hulu Original Difficult People Premiere in New York City, the actress's hair was colored a warm, brunette hue with soft beachy waves. Gorgeous.

 

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2015

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Stepping out at the SNL 40th Anniversary Celebration in New York City, Poehler went back to blonde and wore a side-swept, curled style for a more polished look.

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2015

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Poehler appeared put together at the UK Gala Screening of Inside Out in London with her hair colored a warm brunette hue, which perfectly complemented her complexion. 

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2016

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The comedienne went lighter at the 2016 SAG Awards, transforming her locks from brown to red.

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2017

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In 2017, Poehler was back to blonde, styling her lob in bouncy curls at a screening of Difficult People.

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