Camila Mendes Debuts Fiery Red Hair and Fans Are Comparing Her toRiverdaleCostar Madelaine Petsch

Mar. 15, 2025

Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch.Photo:camila mendes/Instagram; Jon Kopaloff/Getty

camila mendes/Instagram; Jon Kopaloff/Getty

Camila Mendesis changing up her look!

On Sunday, Nov. 10, the actress debuted a shocking hair transformation that has fans comparing her toRiverdalecostar Madelaine Petsch.

“Just a newly minted redhead with a flight delay and an empty bathroom all to herself,” Mendes, 30, captioned anInstagramcarousel showing off her new color. She also tagged her hair colorist,Matt Rez.

In the photos, the star, who typically rocks dark brunette locks, poses in an airport bathroom, her now-copper hair parted in the middle and styled into loose waves. Mendes also wears a taupe sweater and matching sweatpants with a khaki trench coat over top.

The new look quickly prompted fans to draw comparisons to Petsch’s signature hair color.

“i seriously need to know that was madelaines reaction to this,” one user commented on Mendes' post.

“embracing that cheryl blossom vibe !” said another, referencing Petch’sRiverdalecharacter.

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A third joked, “If Cheryl saw this she’d say- ‘Here I invented red, I am RED’ ❤️😭”

Lili Reinhart, Madelaine Petsch and Camila Mendes.Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty

Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty

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source: people.com