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Jane Seymour: My Hair Was Called 'Mildewed Mattress Stuffing'
3 May
Summary
- Jane Seymour's 1981 Oscars hairstyle accidentally sparked a fashion trend.
- A critic famously described Seymour's big hair as 'mildewed mattress stuffing'.
- The 75-year-old actress now reuses her own vintage wardrobe for red carpets.
Jane Seymour, the 75-year-old star known for her roles in "Live and Let Die" and "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," recently shared an amusing anecdote about a fashion moment from 1981. She recounted how her dramatic, voluminous Oscars hairstyle, which she described as a look she "can't believe that I ever frizzed my hair out!" was met with sharp criticism.
One particular critic famously described her hairdo as "50 lbs. of mildewed mattress stuffing." Despite this harsh jab, the look unexpectedly influenced the fashion world. Ralph Lauren's team reportedly contacted Seymour's representatives, hoping to replicate the hairstyle for a new fashion show, inadvertently starting a trend.
Seymour now draws inspiration from her extensive personal wardrobe, embracing a sustainable approach to fashion. She often shops her own closet, re-wearing pieces from 20 to 30 years ago that have recently come back into style. This practice allows her to reinterpret past looks for current red carpet events, making her personal style a continuous cycle of reinvention.
