Wigging out: Beyonce dons blonde hair piece for new film role

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But fans needn't worry, the singer hasn't gone for the chop - or a perm - the hairstyle is in fact just a wig.

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Crop horror: Beyonce on set of her new film Cadillac Records on Monday

Seeing double: Beyonce is playing singer-songwriterEtta James in the film

The actress, 26, was sporting the blonde crop for her role as Etta James in the upcoming film, Cadillac Records, a biopic about legendary record producer Leonard Chess.

Wearing an oversized coat and high heels, Beyonce painted a comical figure as the new colour contrasted quite strongly with her dark eyebrows.

Beyonce is keen to carve out her acting career after the success of Dreamgirls, and often puts her vocal ability to use by playing singers.

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Mane attraction: Beyonce's full-bodied hair is one of her trademark assets