Meryl Streep just revisited her iconic Devil Wears Prada hair colour and we're fully obsessed

Meryl Streep's white hair is so chic and we're positive Miranda Priestly herself would approve...

Actress Meryl Streep debuts white hair as she attends the 'Sin Guion' conference during the Princesa de Asturias Awards 2023 at the Palacio de Congresos on October 18, 2023 in Oviedo, Spain.
(Image credit: Getty Images: Carlos Alvarez)

It's official, Meryl Streep has ditched her honey-blonde hair in favour of something a little cooler, as she debuted a full head of white hair - along with a very chic outfit - for the 2023 Princess of Asturias Awards.

While blue-grey hair has been trending this year, Meryl Streep has just made a very strong case for icy white. Indeed the actress has bid farewell to her golden blonde hair as she debuted a cooler tone for her appearance at the Princess of Asturias Awards 2023.

It's a subtle change but a very chic one that provides some much-needed inspiration for anyone seeking a new look, or a way to enhance their greying hair.

Actor Antonio Banderas and actress Meryl Streep - with white hair and wearing a black blazer - attend the 'Sin Guion' conference during the Princesa de Asturias Awards 2023 at the Palacio de Congresos on October 18, 2023 in Oviedo, Spain.

(Image credit: Getty Images: Carlos Alvarez)
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Recreate Meryl's sleek but bouncy look with the aid of a styling brush, like this one from Revlon. This 2-in-1 styling tool can both dry and style your hair, while simultaneously adding volume.

We received our first glimpse of Meryl's hair refresh on October 18, as she joined fellow actor Antonio Banderas onstage at the 'Sin Guion' conference for a Q&A during the Princess of Asturias Awards 2023 in Spain. 

The Oscar-winner wore a classic, black pantsuit, which perfectly offset her fresh platinum hair, along with an elegant white and black blouse and a pair of matching glasses.  

As for her hair, she opted for a straight style, with her bangs having been blown out, to add volume to her hairline and frame her face. A very different look to the plaits we saw her wear in Only Murders In The Building season three.

Actress Meryl Streep, with white hair and wearing a black blazer as she attends the 'Sin Guion' conference during the Princesa de Asturias Awards 2023 at the Palacio de Congresos on October 18, 2023 in Oviedo, Spain

(Image credit: Getty Images: Carlos Alvarez)

Meryl appears to have quite fine hair, so if you're looking to recreate her soft but bouncy look, be sure to try out these best hair straightening brushes - and the best conditioners for fine hair, while you're at it.

The new hue is not dramatically different from her previous blonde colour, so it makes for a good stepping stone for those with a similar honey shade (like Meryl's) but aren't quite ready to fully embrace grey. Alternatively, it's also a great way to enhance or refresh your grey hair.

Funnily enough, this actually isn't the first time we've seen Meryl Streep sport such an icy colour before. Do the words "That's all" ring any bells? If not, we're referring to her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, where she once again proved just how sophisticated white hair can be.

Of course, in the 2006 film, her hair was cut into more of a short, bouncy crop whereas now it's mid-length, both of which she pulls off effortlessly.

Naomi Jamieson
Digital Beauty Writer

Naomi is a Digital Beauty Writer from woman&home, where she covers everything from skincare to fragrance but specialises, particularly, in makeup and nail trends. Through her work, Naomi gets to share her trend expertise and share her own shopping recommendations and product reviews. Previously, she worked as a Lifestyle News Writer for My Imperfect Life magazine, where she used her savvy for TikTok to bring readers the latest beauty buzzwords, fashion movements and must-have products. 

Before that, Naomi split her time between both GoodTo and My Imperfect Life, whilst training for her Gold Standard diploma in Journalism with the NCTJ, for which she earned a Distinction. Interestingly though, Naomi actually has a background in design, having studied illustration at Plymouth University but leapt into the media world in 2020, after always having a passion for writing. Now, when she isn’t reporting on the best perfumes and latest beauty releases, you can find her drinking copious cups of coffee, drawing and probably online shopping...