Lucy Liu Debuts Her Shortest Haircut in Years

Lucy Liu has embraced a fresh look with her new lob haircut, debuting it in the trailer for the upcoming drama Rosemead. The style features a short, side-parted cut that falls just above her collarbone.

About the Film Rosemead

Rosemead premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in June and is set for theatrical release on December 5. The story centers on Irene (played by Liu) and her son Joe (Lawrence Shou), exploring their challenges following Joe's schizophrenia diagnosis.

The film is inspired by 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

This role marks a significant shift for Liu, moving away from her usual light-hearted or action-oriented parts such as Ally McBeal, Watching the Detectives, and Why Women Kill.

“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.”

At the Tribeca premiere, Liu also discussed her interest in this challenging project and similar stories during an interview with Parade.

Summary

Lucy Liu’s new dramatic role in Rosemead showcases her in a serious light, accompanied by her shortest haircut in years, symbolizing a fresh chapter in her career.

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InStyle — 2025-11-07