Skip to main contentSkip to footer
ricki lake hat© Photo: Getty Images

Ricki Lake's fierce new look gets fans talking

The star hid her hair loss for decades

Hannah Hargrave
US Deputy Editor
May 12, 2021
Share this:

Ricki Lake debuted a very bold new look on Instagram recently and fans are still in a frenzy over it. 

The talk show host, 52, looked unbelievably youthful in an unexpected selfie which rocked from top to bottom - and when you see it you'll know why. 

MORE: Ricki Lake reveals how she coped with heartache of losing her ex-husband to suicide 

Ricki wore a bright yellow net skirt, Doc Martens, and her cropped grey hair in a quiff. She captioned the image: "Girls just wanna have fun. #thisis52 @rierasmussen @iamcalebjermaine @bdale38 @nealstonge @veganfashionweek."

WATCH: 10 of the most dazzling celebrity engagement rings 

The Masked Singer star was posing in her beautiful back yard and her punky ensemble earned a lot of respect from her followers. 

"OMG I love this pic!" wrote one, while another added: "Love this look on you!"

MORE: Ricki Lake announces sad death of her ex-husband and "soulmate" Christian Evans 

Her post was also met with an onslaught of on-fire emojis which were sure to boost Ricki's confidence no end.

In January 2020, Ricki shocked fans by revealing she had been secretly battling hair loss for decades. 

ricki lake rock chick© Photo: Instagram

Ricki looked like an 80s icon 

The devastating condition was attributed to genetics, crash diets, hormones and hair dye, and it left her suicidal. 

After her heartbreaking confession, Ricki made the brave decision to shave her head and she said the moment was life-changing. 

She met her now-fiancé, Ross Burningham, during a COVID-safe walk, and Ricki is now over the moon to be planning their nuptials.

MORE: Expert tips to deal with hair loss 

SEE: Royal engagement rings and their foreign jewels

ricki lake fiance© Photo: Instagram

Ricki is engaged to fiancé Ross 

Her romance came four years after she lost her "beloved" ex-husband, Christian Evans. He died of suicide in 2017 and she was utterly crushed. 

Ricki opened up to the Daily Mail about how her decision to shave her hair and admitted it finally gave her the confidence to look for love once more. 

"You know, I really think there is hope because if I can find love after losing my beloved, you know, four years ago to suicide and mental illness, I never, ever, ever thought I'd have an opportunity to share my life with someone. And I met a perfect guy at the perfect time during COVID of all things."

Love certainly suits her!

Read more HELLO! US stories here

Like this story? Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.

Sign up to HELLO! Daily for all the latest and best celebrity coverage

By entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.

More Celebrity News

See more