Ellen DeGeneres' Changing Looks

By Instyle
Updated Oct 28, 2010 @ 9:30 am
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See the funny lady's transformation through the years.

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1989

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The standup landed a lead in sitcom Open House rocking a frosted '80s bob.

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1994

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A sleek-looking DeGeneres launched her groundbreaking sitcom Ellen.

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1998

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After coming out as a lesbian on Oprah (with her sitcom alter-ego following suit), a cropped Ellen filmed the final season of her TV show.

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1999

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She attended the premiere of The Love Letter with a swept-back chin-length mane.

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2003

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Her career on the upswing with The Ellen Show, DeGeneres hit the premiere of Finding Nemo with a flattering flicked-out shag.

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2008

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The newlywed became the glowing face of Cover Girl's Simply Ageless collection. I'm thrilled to be a Cover Girl," she told People. "I've been practicing [posing] in my bathroom mirror for years."

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2008

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DeGeneres brought out her blue eyes with plum shadow.

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2010

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A tousled crop-sporting DeGeneres did a short stint on American Idol and won her 7th Daytime Emmy for The Ellen Show.

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2011

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A very blonde, fresh-faced DeGeneres looked incredibly chic while visiting Extra at The Grove in Los Angeles. 

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2012

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The comedienne arrived with her hair and makeup on point while attending the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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2013

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The TV personality's signature pixie was simply styled while attending the Power a Smile campaign in Van Nuys, California. 

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2014

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DeGeneres swept her short pixie to the side at the 40th Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

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2015

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Shortening up her pixie, DeGeneres kept her hair and makeup simple while stepping out at the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Upcoming Films presentation in Anaheim, Calif.

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2016

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DeGeneres accentuated her baby blues with brown liner and an even lighter shade of platinum blonde on her locks.

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2017

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At the 2017 People's Choice Awards, the comedian was back to a sandy-colored 'do.

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