Every hair color has its own magic, but it would be unfair not to mention probably the most magical of all colors - red! Redheads across the globe are praised for their beauty and unique looks, whether they were born that way or have dyed their hair. This list features numerous redheads, male and female, who have made it big in showbiz. Some of them now have an overflowing bank account, in part thanks to the fact that they are gingers, as theirs is a unique look. Believe you us, some of these redheads will become your new favorite celebrities! Check them out!
Lucille Ball - Passed Away in 1989
Who here does not remember the one and only Lucille Ball? Lucille Ball's I Love Lucy, and all of the show's spin-offs made her one of the most beloved redheads of all time and she is still loved even now! Well, her talent was unique and her beauty breathtaking. The 4-time Primetime Emmy winner reaped earnings from her career that few women could match at the time, and she became a household name not only in the American television but in the whole world, gaining global recognition as an actress and producer.
Kathy Griffin - Still One of the Most Successful Female Comedians
Coming to prominence as a talented comedian through her reality TV show, Kathy Griffin, My Life on the D-List, Griffin started her acting career back in the early '90s. Though she has appeared in several films and TV shows, most of her roles were supporting or minor but that did not stop her at all from conquering everyone’s hearts with her beauty and skills. She has gained more recognition and earnings as a stand-up comedian in HBO and Bravo comedy specials making quite the name for herself and sticking to our memories forever!
Rose Leslie - Enjoying Her Marriage To Kit Harington
Rose Leslie is among the rising redhead-stars, and she first landed her breakthrough role in Downton Abbey (not bad for a fresh starter!), where she played a bad-tempered, but really cute, waitress. However, she rose to international stardom when she played our favorite wildling Ygritte in the iconic TV series, Game of Thrones. A couple of years ago, she began dating co-star Kit Harington, and in 2017, they announced their engagement. Well, they looked too cute as a couple within the series to not take it to the next level!
Jessica Chastain - Expected to Star in the Next X-Men Movie
Jessica Chastain is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous redheads right now, and we first got to know her when she had notable appearances in The Tree of Life and Take Shelter. Since then, the beautiful actress managed to land numerous roles that raised her celebrity status and had us craving for more of her appearances. She is also an activist regarding LGBT and mental health issues, and she's now expected to join the cast of the X-Men series somewhere around 2019. All in all, an amazing actress, a gorgeous woman and a big heart! What a combo!
Conan O'Brien - Has Established Himself Among The Top TV Hosts
Since his first appearance as a talk show host in Late Night with Conan O'Brien, back in 1993, the famous TV personality has established himself as one of the most prolific hosts in American television. Who said that the only iconic redheads are women? Since then, his show's name has changed many times, though the format stays practically the same. Now hosting Conan, O'Brien sits on a $95-million net worth, a sign of his fruitful hosting career and keeps on being current as ever. We can’t wait to see what he is going to do next!
Lily Cole - Successful Both as a Model & as a Businesswoman
Lily Cole first rose to stardom by being one of Vogue's most successful models, and during the early 2000s, she stood among the industry's greatest. She later decided to pursue an acting career as well, and currently, she's also famous for being a prolific businesswoman. As if all those ventures were not enough, Cole is also an environmentalist, proving that she is indeed one of the most talented redheads on our list. Can you believe it? Having lovely features and amazing red hair could be your golden ticket to stardom!
Isla Fisher - Appearing In the 2018 Film The Beach Bum
You would surely recognize Isla Fisher, one of the hottest names (and redheads) in Hollywood today. The Australian actress came to prominence by appearing in Home And Away, and she then pursued a Hollywood career, an attempt that proved to be successful, considering she appeared in movies like The Great Gatsby and Rango. Well, she definitely made an impression in both, for her acting talents as well as for her being a stunner! Continuing to expand her film portfolio, she's now expected to star in The Beach Bum alongside Zac Efron.
Prince Harry - Recently Married Meghan Markle
The Royal ginger of our heart, Prince Harry, got married to the woman of his life, Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018, and their wedding was something that left us in awe, considering its opulence and surprises, like their wedding song, Stand By Me. He may not be the heir to the throne, but he has always been known for his philanthropic work and his kind heart. We won't even mention his stunning redhead looks! Who knows, not that his significant other, Meghan, is pregnant with their first child maybe we are going to have another royal ginger!
Sophie Turner - Took On the World as Sansa Stark
Only a few women manage to become that successful owing to their debut role, but Sophie Turner is not just your 'plain jane' material. The stunning redhead appeared as a teenager on Game of Thrones, and as she grew up, it was obvious that she was going to become a celebrity. Well, her performance in every single season of the TV series was jaw dropping! Born in 1996, Turner melts men's hearts, and it's just natural, considering that she's drop-dead gorgeous. She can become a model anytime, but currently, she's focusing on acting and we believe she is doing right.
Debra Messing - Stars in Will & Grace
Debra Messing became famous by starring in Will & Grace, starting in 1998 until 2006. As of 2017, she stars in the said show once more, in its revival version though. She has won several awards for her performance as Grace Adler, and to this day, it has been her most successful role, despite having appeared in numerous films as well. Well, if it suits her bank account, we've got no problem with that and to be fair, she is amazingly good at it, too. Her red curls though are something that we're obsessed with.
Julianne Moore - Recently Played in the Hunger Games Trilogy
Julianne Moore serves as one of the most famous ginger actresses on our list, and in Hollywood as well but being a gorgeous ginger is not only what she is known for. Her Academy Award win for the 2015 movie Still Alice was the icing on the cake for a much prolific career. During the same time, she played in the blockbuster trilogy The Hunger Games, and despite not appearing in any movie since 2017, her $50-million net worth's got her covered. We hope to hear soon about her next steps, though, for we would love to see her again.
Christina Hendricks - Currently Considered One of the Hottest Women in the Industry
Christina Hendricks brought the male population on its knees when she starred in Mad Men, playing stunning redhead Joan Harris for 80 episodes. No wonder Esquire magazine named her the hottest American actress in a public vote that it published. Who could forget her alabaster skin and heart-warming red curls? The drop-dead gorgeous actress is expected to appear in three movies in 2018, and her salary is also expected to break the charts. She's definitely going to leave her mark in Hollywood and we more than hope to see her acting until she can’t anymore!
Emma Stone - Made History With La La Land
Emma Stone seems to be a fan of many hairstyles and many hair colors, though doubtlessly, she is most known for her stunning red curls. Being one of the most renowned ginger women in the world right now, Stone keeps landing leading roles like a boss, and her most recent success, La La Land, was a global blockbuster, even falsely winning an Academy Award, unfortunately for her. Despite the incident, we know Emma to be insanely talented and we are sure that she is going to be awarded many, many times in the future.
Claire Danes - Stars in Homeland
Though Claire Danes is known for her glamorous blonde hair, she did appear as a redhead in My So-Called Life, when she was just 15 years old and had the world by storm. Well, she looks pretty good as a redhead as well, and it definitely matched the appearance of the so-called Generation X. Right now, Danes increases her personal finance annually by portraying bipolar CIA agent Carrie Mathison in the hit series, Homeland. We do love her as a blonde, too, yet, if it was up to us we would adore to see her turning into a redhead again!
Marcia Cross - Appears in Quantico Since 2015
Marcia Cross will always be remembered as the hot Bree Van De Kamp from Desperate Housewives. In real life, Cross was not desperate at all, she just knew how to portray her character perfectly, as she managed to win a Satellite Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in the show. She now stars in Quantico, since 2015. In 2007, she gave birth to her twin daughters with stockbroker Tom Mahoney, whom she married in 2006 and we are sure that she did pass her gorgeous beauty to her daughters, too!
Tori Amos - Recently Released Her Latest Album Native Invader
Tori Amos' lucrative music career has earned her a place on our list, being surely one famous redhead. She has been involved in music since she was five years old, and her career really bloomed in the early '90s. Since then, Amos has kept on writing music, and in 2017, she released her latest album, Native Invaders, though we believe that her personal finance will never be as remarkable as it was back in the '90s. Who knows, though? Maybe she will surprise us with a new top hit soon!
Susan Sarandon - Expected to Star in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
She is at the top of the tops! Susan Sarandon's life has been full of success, and she belongs among Hollywood's A-listers for a long time now. Having won an Academy Award, BAFTA awards, and many more, Sarandon hasn't slowed down at all when it comes to acting. Although her earnings definitely look good, her love life, has been a bit rocky, and in 2009, she parted ways with long-time partner Tim Robbins after being together for 21 years. They have two children together, and we can't help but wonder who has inherited her looks and acting skills.
Ron Howard - Recently Directed Solo: A Star Wars Story
Ron Howard is one of the few actors who has managed to become even more successful when they turned to directing. Quite unsual for a Hollywood star, right? Coming to prominence as a young star in The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days, Howard soon realized that he had a passion for directing, and since then, he has worked on very successful movies like Apollo 13 and The DaVinci Code. In case you didn't know, Howard has ended up with a $160-million net worth. Well, sometimes keeping behind the cameras can be as profitable, too.
Tina Louise - Retirement Right Around The Corner?
Gilligan's Island generated a whole new group of Hollywood stars, with Tina Louise being one of them. The beautiful actress was even named Ginger during her time in the show which is quite funny considering her hair color. Do you think it was a coincidence? However, she didn't appear in later spin-offs to pursue more lucrative roles, aspiring to increase her earnings. Having won a Golden Globe Award, she hasn't acted since 2015, so we guess that she's seriously thinking about retiring. She's already at the age of 80 plus after all.
Ann Margret - Probably Thinking About Retiring
The five-time Golden Globe Award winner and two-time Academy Award nominee has had a marvelous career throughout the years and has become one of the most beloved redheads in the industry. Her performance in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas established her as a Hollywood legend, and it was also said that she had a brief affair with rock n' roll King Elvis Presley. However, she only appeared in two movies in 2017 and 2018, so we daresay that retirement might be close. Despite her gorgeous looks still, she is not as young as she used to be after all!
Deborah Ann Woll - Now Stars in Daredevil & The Punisher
A rising redhead star is Deborah Ann Woll, who might have played in many films, but she has found major success as a TV show actress. We have mostly seen Woll with blonde hair, but every time she flaunts her red locks, she's actually enthralling. Having launched into stardom through True Blood, she is now estimated to rake in huge earnings appearing in Daredevil and The Punisher.
Ellie Kemper - Currently Most Successful As A Voice Actress
Ellie Kemper got her first ticket to Hollywood when she landed a role in the popular comedy TV series, The Office, though she's most recognized for starring in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, from 2015 until 2018. The charming redhead has also appeared in 21 Jump Street, though lately, she's been filling up her savings account mostly by voice acting. We want to see you again, Ellie!
Karen Gillan - Became a Star After Appearing in The Avengers Series
Have you ever seen a redhead so sweet as Karen Gillan? Well, neither have we. The young actress initially became known for appearing in Doctor Who, but she rose to international prominence when she starred in Guardians of The Galaxy and in The Avengers series. She'll also star in the next Avengers movie as well, and it seems like she's in some desperate need for wealth management. Considering her lucrative acting career, she'll have cash falling out her pockets in the next years.
Gillian Anderson - X-Files Star
You must recognize Gillian Anderson from the X-Files show, where she portrayed FBI agent Dana Scully. While Anderson is actually blonde, she did appear in the show with this magnificent copper-red hairstyle, and we have to admit that it definitely suits her. In 2017, Anderson made a brief appearance in American Gods, while she also dedicates a lot of her time to writing and activism.
Greer Garson - Passed Away in 1996
If you're a classic movie fan, you would recognize Greer Garson. Garson was one of the best actresses during the dark times of WWII, and she received wide acclaim when she starred in Pride and Prejudice in 1940. Two years later, she won the Academy Award for best actress for her performance in Mrs. Miniver. We don't know who was included in her last will, but whoever they were, they were surely lucky.
Molly Ringwald - Currently Has A Recurring Role in Riverdale
Molly Ringwald used to be a huge teen star back in the late '80s and the early '90s, and certainly, her beautiful red hair contributed to that. Her first notable appearance was in the popular TV show Facts of Life, while she grew her bank account by playing in hit films like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. The 'pretty in red' actress now has a recurring role in Riverdale.
Alyssa Campanella - Runs The A-list Lifestyle Blog
Now, this next redhead might give you a heart attack, but that's what you get for looking at the steaming hot Alyssa Campanella. We first met the ginger beauty back in 2006, when she won the first runner-up place in the Miss Teen USA beauty pageant. Three years later, she won 1st place in the Miss USA pageant, and she then represented her country in Miss Universe. Campanella currently owns the lifestyle blog, The A-List.
Kate Winslet - Starring in the Avatar Sequel
We still picture Kate Winslet being held by Leo DiCaprio aboard the Titanic, but the iconic actress has come a long way since then. After one Academy Award and four Golden Globe Awards, Winslet now belongs in Hollywood's elite, and she'll probably maintain her A-lister status when she stars in Avatar 2, set in 2019. The movie's production requires a truckload of money, and it's probably going to be unforgettable, especially with Winslet in its cast.
Cynthia Nixon - Recently Started a Career in Politics
Cynthia Nixon capitalized on the huge success she gained after starring in S** and the City to land other notable roles, both in films and in TV shows. In March 2018, she decided to finance her own business, in a manner of speaking, when she opted to run for Governor of New York. She was unsuccessful, but she then claimed that she will participate in the next elections as well. While she's born blonde, we'll never forget her beautiful short red hair in the said TV show.
Julia Roberts - Now Mostly Focused On Her Production Company
Julia Roberts made it big time after landing the leading role in Pretty Woman, becoming a star overnight. Hollywood welcomed her in its A-lister rank, and the gorgeous redhead has seen nothing but success since then, winning one Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards. While she still appears in TV shows and films every now and then, Roberts' business plan now mostly involves running her production company, Red Om Films.
Rita Hayworth - Passed Away in 1987
Being the top pin-up girl of her time, Rita Hayworth paved the way for today's biggest female role models decades ago. As a prolific actress and dancer, Hayworth's name was everywhere back in the '40s. She was probably most recognized for the 1946 film Gilda, where she co-starred with Glenn Ford. Despite perhaps having the best health insurance a celebrity could get, she passed away in 1987 due to complications related to Alzheimer's disease.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Modern Family Star
Jesse Tyler is everyone's beloved ginger from Modern Family, where he portrays Mitchell Pritchett, the leading character of the TV series. Before his time in the show, Tyler didn't have any notable performances, but everything changed later on. Tyler came out as a gay person a long time ago, and in 2012, his engagement to boyfriend Justin Mikita became public.
Lindsay Lohan - Has Found Stability After Many Years Of Living a Turbulent Life
Lindsay Lohan has been spotted with various hair colors, though we have to admit that we absolutely love red on her. Rising to prominence as a teenage idol, Lohan's career took a turn for the worse when she ended up with a severe drug addiction. Having left all that behind, she has now returned to TV, while also becoming a businesswoman. A couple of years ago, she opened her own nightclub named Lohan in Athens, Greece, and she plans on opening more.
Tilda Swinton - Starring in the Upcoming Film, Suspiria
Tilda Swinton is not actually a redhead, but red looks so good on her, we'd be fooled in an instant. Being an actress and a model, we have seen her sporting many different hairstyles, both in real life and in movies. Somehow, she manages to pull everything off perfectly. The Academy Award-winning actress is expected to star in a new movie called Suspiria, which is set to be released sometime in 2018.
Lauren Ambrose - Now Appears in the Broadway Play, My Fair Lady
Lauren Ambrose introduced herself to the small screen when she appeared in Six Feet Under, portraying Claire Fisher, a role which gave her two Screen Actors Guild Awards. She then appeared in three episodes of the X-Files revival, but she currently plays Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway production My Fair Lady. Indeed, this lady looks stunning wearing that red hair color.
Chuck Norris - Successful Actor-Turned-Businessman
We can't even begin to describe how successful an actor Chuck Norris has been. Starring in numerous action and martial arts films, he earned such a huge fan base that he could even start his own cult. His last role was in the 2012 movie The Expendables, and right now, he mostly focuses on expanding his market outlook, starring in advertisements for various products, while also having released several books.
Bonnie Wright - Directing Her Own Movie called Medusa's Ankles
The Weasley family's only daughter, Ginny Weasley, was played by no other than adorable Bonnie Wright. Wright is a good example of how beautiful a ginger could be, and that's why she has actually collaborated with Next Models Agency. Her role in the Harry Potter series made her an absolute celebrity, but Wright is now more interested in becoming a successful director, currently working on her project called Medusa's Ankles.
Geri Halliwell - Has Other Ventures Besides Music
The Spice Girls was one of the world's most successful female groups, if not the most successful. Geri Halliwell was definitely benefited by all that success, as she now sits on a $40-million net worth. After pursuing a solo career in the late 2000s, she then appeared in Australia's Got Talent, and she has also been involved in fashion projects. Now, that's a talented redhead right there!
Reba McEntire - Recently Released Her First Gospel Album
Few artists have been as successful as Reba McEntire, both in the acting and the music industry. Starting off as a prominent singer, McEntire quickly acquired recognition and her dividends and fame were always increasing. In the early 2000s, McEntire started appearing in Broadway productions, where she proved to be a talented actress as well. All these years, the charming redhead has been nothing but (Mc)entirely successful!
Alyson Hannigan - Hosted Penn & Teller: Fool Us
Alyson Hannigan has been among the rising stars of the latest years, recently becoming famous across the globe for her remarkable appearance in the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, where she portrayed Lily Aldrin. Apart from that role, her participation in the American Pie series proved that Hannigan is a true all-American redhead favorite. We wonder what her earnings must be, now that she's a well-sought actress, ready to land her next notable role.
Simon Pegg - Playing in Mission Impossible: Fallout
Simon Pegg is certainly among the most prolific ginger actors, having produced and starred in his own trilogy called Three Flavours Cornetto, a series of black-humor comedies which received wide critical acclaim. Apart from that, his credit score has clearly benefited from his appearance in blockbuster films like the Mission Impossible series and The Star Trek series. Pegg is a man who never fails to surprise us.
Elisa Donovan - Hasn't Acted Since 2015
Elisa Donovan managed to land her breakthrough role in 1995, playing the character of Amber in the film, Clueless. She's also been able to make a considerable amount of money by appearing in the popular The Dog Who Saved series, however, she hasn't appeared in any film or TV show since 2015. Maybe she's now focused on her family life, after getting married to Charlie Bigelow in 2012.
Ed Sheeran - Recently Released His 3rd Album Divide
Ed Sheeran began recording his own music on his own powers, yet, a talent like him wouldn't go unnoticed for too long. After making his breakthrough, he is now rated among the top-selling artists of his generation, and his recent album, Divide, features two iconic pop songs, Shape of You and Perfect. Sheeran is arguably one of the most beloved ginger celebs right now, and he came from obscurity just to end up with $160 million in his bank account.
Gates McFadden - Recently Made A Guest-Star Appearance in NCIS
Gates McFadden rose to stardom by playing in the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV show, along with its subsequent movies. McFadden also works as a choreographer, and she has made appearances in numerous universities where she taught acting and dancing. In 2017, she made a brief appearance in NCIS, though her acting career seems to be on a decline. McFadden is married and has a son.
Carol Burnett - Still Makes Guest TV Appearances
With over 70 years of TV experience and success, Carol Burnett is a true American television veteran. She came to prominence by hosting her own show The Carol Burnett Show, and she has been remarkable in everything she does regarding the media. She still makes TV appearances every time she gets the chance to, but now in her mid-80s, retirement is something that she probably thinks of. What she doesn't seem to think of though, is a loan, considering her $25-million fortune.
Jayma Mays - Stars in Trail & Error
Jayma Mays might not be a natural redhead, but you can't deny that this particular hair color suits her perfectly. The young actress rose to stardom by starring in Glee, while she also appeared in Heroes for five seasons. After a brief appearance in The Millers, just for one season, she landed the lead role in Trial & Error in 2017, where she still appears.
Wynonna Judd - Released Wynonna & The Big Noise in 2016
Wynonna Judd found early success as a country music singer when she formed The Judds, where she performed alongside her mother. After splitting in 1991, Judd pursued a solo career and has now released eight studio albums, while also establishing herself among the genre's top female singers. Judd is also known for her philanthropic work, always sensitive about charity matters.
Jill St. John - Has Now Retired From Hollywood
Another super-successful redhead of the past century is Jill St. John, who will always be memorized for her role in James Bond: Diamonds Are Forever. Bond girls have a special place in the audience's heart, but during the late '80s, St.John left Hollywood and focused on other activities, while also authoring a personal cooking book named The Jill St. John Cookbook.
Laura Prepon - Orange Is The New Black Star
Laura Prepon managed to become famous just by her debut role, which was the one of Donna Pinciotti in the hit sitcom, That '70s Show. She later appeared in some independent films, but without major success. As of 2013, she stars in Orange Is the New Black, which seems to be perfect for her. And while she does usually have black hair, we believe that orange is the ideal hair color for her.
Damian Lewis - Now Stars in Billions TV Show
Rising to fame by starring in the HBO series Band of Brothers, Damian Lewis managed to land his next big role in Homeland, where he played a US soldier believed to have turned rogue. After piling up cash in his savings account, thanks to a 3-year appearance in the show, he now tries to prove that he is indeed a charismatic actor, starring in the TV show, Billions.
Rebecca Mader - In Search of Her Next Big Role
Lost was an iconic TV show, and it helped a lot of actors to increase their fame and wealth, one of them being Rebecca Mader, who played Charlotte Lewis. Following her departure from the show, the captivating redhead portrayed Zelena in Once Upon A Time, but since then, she hasn't managed to land a notable role. In 2014, Mader and producer Marcus Kayne announced their engagement, and in 2016, they got married.
Jackie Zeman - Disappeared From the Spotlight
Jackie Zeman actually obtained a degree in Dance studies, however, it appeared that she had a thing for acting. She became widely known by portraying Bobbie Spencer in General Hospital. Apart from that, she didn't land any other roles worth mentioning, before eventually disappearing from the limelight. Zeman also used to be a Playboy bunny back in the early '70s.
Sarah Ferguson - Continues Her Charity Work
Sarah Ferguson, aka Sarah, Duchess of York, is Prince Andrew's former wife, before their surprising divorce, which had driven the British media into a royal frenzy. Ferguson is one of the most famous redheads in Britain, however, there were many times when she had troubles with the law, like in 2012, in Turkey. Ferguson though is known for her charity activities, and the people of Britain have never forgotten about her.
Jane Levy - Now Playing in Castle Rock
We first got to know the beautiful ginger Jane Levy in 2011, when she landed a role in the popular TV series Suburgatory. She then appeared in a few films before receiving critical acclaim for her leading role in the hit thriller movie, Don't Breathe. Increasing her film portfolio, Levy is now expected to play in James Franco's 2018 film Pretenders, which is currently in production.
Shirley Manson - Participated in the American Gods Soundtrack
Shirley Manson was the '90s rebel girl everyone would love to have as their neighbor (except for parents, actually). Her bright red hair is a trademark characteristic of hers, and she found great success during the grunge era by being the vocalist of the rock group, Garbage. She then also pursued a solo career, but eventually returned to the band.
Rupert Grint - Now Stars in Sick Note & Snatch
Rupert Grint is, no doubt, one of the most famous gingers on our list, after becoming an international star by playing Ron Weasley in The Harry Potter series. His goofy character made him a fan favorite and actually granted Grint a $50-million net worth. He now stars in the TV series Sick Note and Snatch, though most people will always remember him as Ron.
Florence Welch - Releasing Her Latest Studio Album, High As Hope
A stunning singer with fiery red curls, Florence Welch and her band Florence And The Machine, has been one of the most promising alternative bands of recent years. They are now set to release their latest record entitled High As Hope, and their fans are mad about it. If you ever manage to witness Welch on stage, her bright red hair color will truly fascinate you, and we haven't even mentioned yet her voice!