Grey matter: Is Joely Richardson showing her true colours?

11 April 2012
The Weekender

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As the star of hit US show Nip/Tuck, Joely Richardson is no stranger to Hollywood's obsession with youthful looks.

So when the 42-year-old actress stepped out in London last night with what appeared to be greying hair, she raised more than a few eyebrows.

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True colours: Joely Richardson appears to be greying around her hairline

The prominent silver roots around her hairline turned heads for all the wrong reason as she mingled alongside actress Emma Thompson and model Eva Herzigova at a charity benefit last night.

It could just be the result of an unkind trick of the light or simply too much hair bleach, but whatever the case, it was not her most flattering look.

The star is continuing to enjoy huge success in the US, and recently hit headlines after filming a racy lesbian scene for her series with Portia de Rossi.

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Star power: Joely mingled with actress Emma Thompson and model Eva Herzigova

Joely said: "I have no problems kissing women. It's not the first time I have done lesbian scenes.

"I have heard Ellen was jealous. She has been on set. She is great and Portia is lovely."

The actress added: "I think playing a lesbian turns men on. When my character Julia was the boring, married housewife, always chopping vegetables, people were sweet and lovely.

"But now I'm playing her as a sexy ***** with a big padded bra and a short skirt, I get a very different reaction."

Acting up: the star is enjoying huge success with her hit US show Nip/Tuck

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