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Melissa McCarthy Debuts New Hair After Her Drastic Weight Loss — See the Pics!

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Mar 23, 2017 3:38 pm·

Melissa McCarthy looks more stunning than ever!

In the wake of her drastic weight loss, the 46-year-old actress debuted pretty new hair at the CHiPS premiere in LA on Monday, March 20 — and we’re loving Melissa’s updated ‘do!

Melissa in June 2015 (left) and March 2017 (right).

The former Gilmore Girls star has rocked long, brunette locks for years now, so her shorter, lighter lob was a total surprise during her recent red carpet outing.

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Since 2012, Melissa has dropped more than 50 pounds! She reportedly shed the weight by following a strict, “high protein, low carb diet.” You go, girl!

Click through the gallery below to see more stars’ stunning hair transformations!

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Jennifer Aniston

Jen grew out her once cropped locks to return to her signature style.

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Felicity Huffman

The actress went from blonde to brunette!

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Kate Middleton

The Duchess of Cambridge debuted new bangs!

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Sienna Miller

The American Sniper actress dyed her blonde locks auburn for fall!

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Molly Sims

Molly switched up her look by chopping her long tresses at her shoulders!

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Ali Larter

The actress dyed her blonde locks auburn red.

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Kelly Ripa

Kelly went from blonde to bright pink!

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Faith Hill

The country star ditched her long locks to rock a pixie cut instead!

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Giuliana Rancic

The TV journalist switched her hair from long and brown to short and blonde!

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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji ditched her multi-colored hair for a more classic look.

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Jennifer Lopez

J.Lo chopped her long locks at her shoulders.

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Idina Menzel

The songstress switched her tresses from brown to blonde.

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Drew Barrymore

Drew lightened her locks from dark red to sunny blonde.

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Jenny McCarthy

Jenny switched her stunning hair from blonde to… pink!

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Anne Hathaway

The Les Misérables star cut her long brown hair into a short blonde pixie!

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Jennifer Hudson

The American Idol alumna cut her long hair super short.

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Amy Poehler

The comedienne darkened her tresses from blonde to auburn brown.

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Kate Beckinsale

Kate recently chopped and darkened her stunning locks.

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Rose McGowan

The actress recently shaved her head!

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Naomi Watts

The actress swapped her blonde locks for fiery red!

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Carrie Underwood

The country star chopped off a few inches of her stunning blonde strands!

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Kate Hudson

The actress debuted a shorter hair 'do at the 2016 Golden Globes.

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Kerry Washington

The actress chopped her previously long locks into an edgy bob in January 2016!

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Tyra Banks

The star swapped her pixie cut for pretty dreadlocks!

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Cate Blanchett

The actress added pink highlights to her blonde locks!

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Lisa Rinna

The reality star finally switched up her iconic 'do for the first time in 20 years!

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Victoria Beckham

The fashion designer swapped her long locks for a cute lob!

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Tori Spelling

The actress swapped out her blonde strands for bright pink hair!

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Mila Kunis

The switched up her long brunette locks for a chic new bob!

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Gabrielle Union

The actress swapped her long brunette locks for a shorter, blonde 'do!

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Candace Cameron Bure

The actress chopped off her long locks for a shorter 'do!

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Sara Ramirez

The Grey's Anatomy star swapped her long locks for a chic buzz cuz.

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Halle Berry

The Oscar winner swapped her long locks for a cropped look in December 2016!

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

The stunning actress updated her look with a new set of bangs.

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Melissa McCarthy

The actress lightened her locks in spring 2017 — so cute!