Winona Ryder's career was compared to damaged hair in Golden Globes ad and the Internet is confused
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Just a few short days ago, L’Oréal Paris announced that Winona Ryder, 46, had been chosen as one of the faces of its new “Comeback” campaign, celebrating the fact that hair can make a comeback from damage. While people were excited to hear about the collaboration, one of the ads — starring Ryder and promoting the launch of the Elvive line for damaged hair — aired during the 2018 Golden Globes, and it left lots of people feeling confused.
At the beginning of the clip, the Stranger Things star is seen in a dressing room touching her hair and getting ready to perform. Toward the end, Ryder 46-year-old steps out onto a stage, and the words “Everyone loves a comeback” appear, followed by, “Damaged hair deserves one, too.”
The one-minute message left lots of people questioning what an actress’s comeback might have to do with restoring damaged hair. Twitter erupted with perplexed reactions moments after the commercial aired. One person questioned, “Did this L’Oréal commercial just compare Winona Ryder’s career to damaged hair?” Another tweeted, “This Winona Ryder hair commercial is WILD. ‘Everyone loves a comeback. Damaged hair deserves one too.’ Like… the woman was in MERMAIDS, L’oreal!
Did this L’Oréal commercial just compare Winona Ryder’s career to damaged hair?
— Hunter Heilman (@HungerHuman) January 8, 2018
This Winona Ryder hair commercial is WILD. "Everyone loves a comeback. Damaged hair deserves one too." Like… the woman was in MERMAIDS, L'oreal!
— Decider (@decider) January 8, 2018
Okay, that L'Oreal/Winona commercial confused me. I thought i was watching something serious about the #MeToo movement and then – BAM! – hair product commercial. Way too extra just to shill shampoo.
— Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) January 8, 2018
Me after watching the Winona Ryder hair commercial #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/dO1gucRKkb
— Jon (@prasejeebus) January 8, 2018
Wait was there just a shampoo ad saying we finally let Winona Ryder back in Hollywood because she fixed her hair.
— Jessica Ellis (@baddestmamajama) January 8, 2018
ummm could we not compare Winona Ryder to an old pile of damaged hair #goldenglobes
— Lane Moore (@hellolanemoore) January 8, 2018
Don't call it a comeback — Winona Ryder been here for years! Good job, L'Oreal! pic.twitter.com/FmnRa07gom
— Brandon Antwan Burns (@BrandonABurns) January 8, 2018
So pleased to announce that the rest of tonight's #GoldenGlobes will be given to the Winona Ryder L'Oreal commercial
— Mashable (@mashable) January 8, 2018
That Elvive commercial really took me on an journey. First, riveted by the reveal of the woman. Then, excitement that Winona Ryder is being recognized. Then cringing so hard I injured myself at the tagline:
EVERYONE LOVES A COMEBACK. DAMAGED HAIR DESERVES ONE TOO#GoldenGlobes
— David Chen (@davechensky) January 8, 2018
Along with Ryder, the new L’Oréal Paris “Comeback” campaign also stars actress Aja Naomi King and singer-songwriter Camila Cabello, “all of whom have their own unique hair comeback stories,” the brand announced in an official statement. While many people took issue with the comparison, some fans were excited to see Ryder’s amazing flowing tresses.
This L’Oréal Winona Ryder commercial is EVERYTHING. she does deserve a comeback! And her hair looks amazing! #winonaforever
— Mattie Caswell (@MattieToldYa) January 8, 2018
I just SCREAMED at the reveal in the Winona Ryder hair care commercial. I hope it wins the Emmy for Best Drama. #GoldenGlobes
— itsonlyzach (@itsonlyzach) January 8, 2018
I'm so happy that Winona Ryder is back. She's a fantastic actress. She also looked beautiful in that commercial. #HugeFan #GoldenGlobes
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 8, 2018
Ryder has been in more than 50 TV shows and movies, and her new commercial has been so buzzy, it just may get its own award some day soon. What are your thoughts on her latest gig? Sound off below.
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