Zooey Deschanel Went Blonde for Unmade Pop Star Film

Zooey Deschanel talked about why she dyed her hair blonde for the film Elf. She was chosen to play a pop star like Britney Spears. This was before the movie was made. Zooey said this on The Zach Sang Show.

The movie about the pop star never happened. Because it takes a long time to change her hair back to dark brown, she kept the blonde hair for Elf. Zooey Deschanel is known for her dark hair. Fans were surprised when she went blonde in the holiday film from 2003.

Zooey said she did a screen test for the pop star role. The producers thought she did not look like a pop star. They decided to dye her hair blonde. They also added hair extensions and gave her a tan. After the test, Zooey was cast in Elf. They told her she could not change her hair back.

She said she did not want to be blonde. It was just random. Zooey’s character, Jovie, was important for her acting career.

How much do you know?

Why did Zooey Deschanel dye her hair blonde for the film Elf?

To look like Britney Spears

Because she wanted to be blonde

For a different role

Because of a personal choice

What year was Elf released?

2001

2003

2005

2007

Which show did Zooey Deschanel talk about dyeing her hair?

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Zach Sang Show

The Tonight Show

The View

What did the producers add to Zooey's appearance for the screen test?

Makeup

Fake nails

Hair extensions and a tan

A costume

What was Zooey's character's name in Elf?

Jovie

Emily

Mary

Sara

The movie about the pop star was ________.

made

canceled

postponed

filmed

The movie about the pop star was .

Zooey Deschanel is typically known for her blonde hair.

True False

Zooey initially wanted to dye her hair blonde for Elf.

True False

Zooey Deschanel played the role of a pop star in Elf.

True False

The producers decided to dye Zooey's hair blonde after the screen test.

True False

Zooey Deschanel's character in Elf was named Jovie.

True False

Zooey Deschanel was cast in the role of Jovie after her initial screen test.

True False

Zooey Deschanel was chosen to play a pop star like Britney Spears before the movie .

Zooey's character, Jovie, was important for her acting .

Because it takes a long time to change her hair back to dark brown, she kept the blonde hair for .

Zooey Deschanel is known for her dark hair, but fans were surprised when she went .

After the test, Zooey was cast in .

Zooey said she did not want to be blonde; it was just .

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