USWNT star Megan Rapinoe’s unique pink hair may be even more well-known than her remarkable soccer prowess. Previously, she used to sport recognizable platinum blonde hair, which later turned pink at the 2019 World Cup. Interestingly, her new haircut seemed to suit her bold personality.
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In addition, well-known Hollywood actress, Charlize Theron, revealed how Megan’s haircut influenced her. The actress has the same hair as Rapinoe except for the color.
Charlize Theron got inspired by Megan Rapinoe
The actress revealed her inspiration when Charlize gave a thank you speech during an award show. At the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, she said, “The women in this room tonight are putting themselves on the frontlines of the empathy battle, via thorough storytelling, creating opportunities for those who need it most, or just unabashedly being yourself and telling other women: ‘We don’t have to apologize for who we are or what we are.’”
While she was about to conclude, she said, “And I’m looking at you, Megan. This is all you.”
The actress is counted as one of the highest-paid in Hollywood. She has appeared in movies like Bombshell, F9: Fast and Furious, Long shot, and Mad Max: Fury Road.
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Notably, Rapinoe won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball in the Championships while also assisting the US Women’s National Soccer Team in defending their World Cup championship. Her epic choice of hair color has often made headlines in the media. The soccer player has influenced many people with her game and opinions.
The story of her pinky-purplish hair
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Megan Rapinoe understood the subtleties of beauty and showed the world how to accept it. Notably, the two-time World Cup champion also became an advocate of gender discrimination and pay equity. Meanwhile, she also discussed what her hair color meant to her in an interview with US magazine.
She elaborated on how she wants to look beautiful on the field, and this color gives her this energy. Her striking hair caught everyone’s attention. Meanwhile, her admirers all over the globe began researching the precise shade of her pink-purple hair.
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In addition, Nike also used this for Megan’s collection. The changes she made to her hair made it obvious that the Olympic champion wanted to make a statement.