So one day, in a fit of trying to do something different, I just dyed my hair dark brown and got my first role a week later, after which I thought: ‘People are closed-minded, man! Like a different hair colour changes everything!’

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Emma Stone is an American actress. She decided to dye her hair dark brown one day, just to try something new. After that, she got her first acting role just a week later. This made her realize that people can be closed-minded. She thought that a simple change in hair color could completely change how people see you.

About Emma Stone

Emma Stone is an acclaimed American actress and producer who has won numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards. She began her career as a child actor and rose to fame with roles in popular teen comedies before going on to star in a variety of acclaimed films, from biopics to romantic musicals. Emma Stone is also a successful producer, co-founding the production company Fruit Tree.

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