Patrick Dempsey Spills The Reason Behind His Recent Hair Transformation

In an interview with Variety, Patrick Dempsey revealed that his much lighter hair color is for his role in the “Ferrari” movie. He plays Italian professional racecar driver Piero Taruffi, who was known as the “Silver Fox,” according to MotorSport. Dempsey races cars as a hobby, per Redbook, so he was a natural fit for the part.

Dempsey said he’s rather fond of his pearly tresses, but the reaction from fans has been mixed. “I am known for my hair, so this has really jacked up a lot of people. They don’t know how to embrace it,” he told Variety. “Either they love it, or they hate it.” The actor also spoke to Entertainment Tonight about how his family members feel about the dramatic change. “My kids freaked out and my son actually likes it,” he stated. “And one son doesn’t, and my wife liked it too, so, it’s fine.”

Dempsey’s wife, Jillian, is actually a makeup artist and hairdresser, so her opinion was of the expert variety. The couple met when she was cutting Dempsey’s hair, per Redbook, and Jillian has created her own pomade stick for men with thick and wavy locks like her husband’s. He’s become one of her Roadie brand’s most devoted fans, according to Allure, and we’re guessing Jillian’s expertise comes in handy when it comes to caring for his new ‘do.