Any other Nashville fans out there? The weeknight ABC television series has a cult following and a cast of talented musicians that will blow you away. Not to mention a story line that keeps you coming back again and again. So, did anyone catch last week’s episode when Scarlett suddenly cut off most of her beautiful long hair, revealing an adorable pixie cut? Shocking – yes! But, here’s a look at the headlines that shared exactly why the star decided to make such a bold statement.
“The actress and singer has reasons for cutting her hair, and shared them in a widely circulated Facebook post on Wednesday. Bowen is a childhood cancer survivor, and was diagnosed with nephroblastoma at age 4. She recalled staying in a hospital “surrounded by children just like me.” (via USA Today)
Clare Bowen made a bold statement, not just by cutting her hair, but by sharing her story with her fans and the world with last week’s Facebook post entitled: “It’s Just Hair.”
Wanna know why I cut it all off?When I was four years old, I asked my mother; “Are there heaters in Heaven?” I had…
Posted by Clare Bowen on Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Cutting her hair was not part of the Nashville story line, and (in fact) Bowen also thanked creators of the show for allowing her to make such a drastic physical change that not only affects her personally, but also affects her character, Scarlett.
“Thank you ABC network and particularly our creator, Callie Khouri for letting me change Scarlett’s hair, and my team, family and friends for helping me make the decision. If it makes even one person think twice about judging another, then in some small way, the world is better. Self-esteem takes a lot longer to grow back than hair.”
Thank you Clare for sharing your story with the world – it’s inspiring beyond words to see someone stand up for a cause – even if it takes a drastic move. You’re just as beautiful as ever!
