15 Yearbook Photos of Celebrity Redheads

Last Updated on September 28, 2025 by Matt Staff

Red hair has always stood out in the crowd, but there´s something even more charming about seeing famous redheads before they were stars. These charming yearbook photos of celebrity redheads capture icons before fame. It´s a fun reminder that even today´s celebrities once stood through picture day just like everyone else.

1. Julianne Moore

A young woman with long, wavy red hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a dark top and appears to be posing for a formal portrait, possibly a school or yearbook photo. The background is gray and softly textured.
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A natural dark redhead at school before becoming famous.

2. Emma Stone

A young woman with shoulder-length light hair smiles at the camera in a black-and-white portrait, wearing a collared shirt.
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Happiness always came with her and her gorgeous hair.

3. Karen Gillan

A young child with straight red hair and bangs, wearing a black school uniform, white shirt, and striped tie, poses for a formal school portrait against a neutral background.
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This iconic star began her acting career, and her distinctive red hair put her on the map.

4. Conan O’Brien

A young boy with red hair and freckles smiles at the camera. He is wearing a light blue sweater with a white collar. The background is plain and light-colored.
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This male star has been recognized over the years for his hair and his acting skills.

5. Julia Roberts

A black and white portrait of a young woman with wavy hair, smiling broadly. She is wearing an off-the-shoulder top and a single strand pearl necklace, with a plain dark background.
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One of the most iconic natural redheads.

6. Jessica Chastain

A young woman with long, reddish-brown hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black top and small earrings, with a soft gray background behind her. The image appears to be a formal portrait or school photo.
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Jessica amazed us with her beauty since she was little.

7. Amy Adams

A young woman with long blonde hair and fair skin smiles at the camera. She is wearing a dark off-the-shoulder top and small hoop earrings, against a softly blurred brown background.
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Amy before becoming an actress.

8. Tilda Swinton

Black and white portrait of a person with long, wavy hair wearing a dark garment. They are looking directly at the camera and resting one hand on their neck. The background is softly blurred.
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Although known for being blonde, she´s a natural redhead.

9. Lindsay Lohan

Black and white yearbook-style portrait of a young woman with long straight hair, wearing a turtleneck sweater, looking at the camera and smiling softly.
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This photo represents her identity before Disney.

10. Susan Sarandon

Black and white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length, wavy hair, wearing a light-colored top, looking slightly to the side with a neutral expression.
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Always iconic, always redhead.

11. Geena Davis

Black and white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling, wearing a striped knit sweater, posing against a plain background.
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One of the most classy redheads in Hollywood.

12. Kelly Reilly

A woman with short, dark bobbed hair wears a halter dress adorned with a large flower and looks softly at the camera, hands gently clasped, in a black-and-white vintage portrait.
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This iconic redhead comes from a few years back.

13. Ronnie James Dio

Black and white portrait of a young man with short, wavy hair, wearing a suit jacket, white shirt, and dark tie, posing in front of a plain background.
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Although a natural blonde, he was best known for his red hair in his music videos.

14. Alyson Hannigan

Black and white portrait of a young woman with long, dark hair and bangs, smiling softly at the camera. She is wearing a patterned top and is positioned against a blurred, dark background.
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This photo of Alyson is considered her best from her childhood.

15. Gillian Anderson

A school portrait of a young girl with straight, shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a red top and a dark sweater, smiling in front of a blue background.
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Blonde when she was little, but later a beautiful redhead.

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Seeing these yearbook photos of famous redheads is like opening a time capsule. They remind us that behind every public persona was once a student figuring out life, posing for photos, and dealing with bad hair days. It´s a charming look back at the roots of some of the world’s most recognizable stars. If you loved this content, check out 35 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture 1977–1980, or Vintage Photos That Prove the Late Sixties Were Just Better.