From overlooked icons to breakout stars, natural redheads deserve their moment in the spotlight.

Redheads make up less than two percent of the world&rsquo;s population, a rarity that has long fascinated artists, writers, and filmmakers. With their fiery strands, porcelain complexions, and often striking features, redheads have an undeniable presence, but in Hollywood, their natural beauty is too often overlooked or even disguised under dye jobs for roles.
Several A-list celebrities are, in fact, natural redheads, even if many don&rsquo;t immediately recognize them as such. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/jessica-chastain-best-red-carpet-looks-oscar-isaac-movies-the-eyes-of-tammy-faye-scenes-from-a-marriage-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jessica Chastain</a>, for one, is balancing blockbuster roles with critically acclaimed performances&mdash;all while proudly embracing her vibrant hair color. Marcia Cross, beloved for her turn as Bree Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives, remains one of television&rsquo;s most iconic redheads, her polished style inseparable from her fiery locks. And, of course, there&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/lindsay-lohan-channels-cher-from-clueless-for-freakier-friday-press-movie-release-date" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lindsay Lohan</a>, who defined a generation with The Parent Trap and Mean Girls. Despite years of experimenting with blonde and brunette shades, her natural red hair remains a signature that fans adore.
Redheads&rsquo; uniqueness isn&rsquo;t just aesthetic, it&rsquo;s genetic. The rare MC1R gene responsible for red hair also makes them more sensitive to sunlight and sometimes even more resistant to pain medications. This combination of scientific intrigue and striking beauty keeps redheads in a category all their own.
L'OFFICIEL rounds up the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/who-are-the-most-beautiful-fashion-models-in-the-world-bella-hadid-kate-moss" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most beautiful women</a> in Hollywood who are natural redheads.&nbsp;

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Marcia Cross.

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Emma Stone. Getty Images.

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