Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years

Lucy Liu has embraced a fresh look with her new lob hairstyle, showcased in the upcoming drama Rosemead. The Charlie's Angels alum sports a short, side-parted cut falling just above her collarbone, visible in the film's trailer.

About the Film Rosemead

Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and is set for a December 5 theatrical release. The story centers on Irene (Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), who face challenges following Joe's schizophrenia diagnosis. The film is adapted from a 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Frank Shyong titled A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Kill her son.

Lucy Liu's Role and Perspective

“As there was not a lot that was known about this family, the script had to be pieced together,” Liu told Variety. “In some ways, it’s a little bit of a thriller, because people know the final act and some of the details, and then the rest had to be kind of filled in, in order to understand the dynamic between Irene and her son.”

For Liu, this dramatic role marks a shift from her usual light-hearted and action-packed projects like Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill. At the Tribeca premiere, she expressed her deep interest in this project and similar roles during an interview with Parade.

Summary

Lucy Liu adopts a striking new haircut to embody a complex, dramatic mother in Rosemead, signaling a notable evolution in her acting career.

InStyle — 2025-11-06