Certified Platinum
Jean Harlow was known for her so-called “platinum blonde” hair. She was actually the starlet who helped coin the term. Director Howard Hughes promoted Harlow in one of his movies and advertised her hair color as new-fangled “platinum.”
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Before Marilyn Monroe and Jane Mansfield were famous for the light blonde look, Jean Harlow had it. The actress was often referred to as a “Blonde Bombshell” and the “Platinum Blonde.” So, despite only starring in movies for nine years, she was Hollywood’s original bombshell and one of the industry’s biggest stars.