{"id":10036,"date":"2026-07-19T00:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T19:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=10036"},"modified":"2026-07-19T00:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T19:02:11","slug":"wilson-philips-singer-shocks-fans-with-huge-transformation-after-waiting-7-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=10036","title":{"rendered":"Wilson Philips singer shocks fans with huge transformation after &#8216;waiting 7 years&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"eRinq0P0GMR\" data-wc=\"42\">For years, <strong>Carnie Wilson<\/strong> of Wilson Phillips fame has been known for her signature shock of red <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/healthandbeauty\/hair\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">hair<\/a>. But now, the 58-year-old singer has debuted <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/celebrity-transformations\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">a bold new look<\/a>, sharing with fans that she had &#8220;waited seven years&#8221; to make the change.<\/p>\n<p><ev-engagement id=\"horizon_hello\" group-name=\"horizon_hello\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"ezZpGA16HOG\" data-wc=\"25\">In videos and photos posted to Instagram, Carnie, who was hospitalized last year, revealed her new honey blonde tresses, as well as lengthy hair extensions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eyPbDsgcrQ\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4ef19b226d63-gettyimages-2154085153.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4ef19b226d63-gettyimages-2154085153.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4ef19b226d63-gettyimages-2154085153.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/4ef19b226d63-gettyimages-2154085153.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carnie Wilson attends the World Premiere of Disney+ Documentary &quot;The Beach Boys&quot; at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 21, 2024\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 FilmMagic<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carnie has long been known for her dark red hair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"efuhBda-6tP\" data-wc=\"36\">&#8220;<strong>I waited seven years to change my hair color!!!<\/strong> I love my red, but sometimes you just need a little bit of honey,&#8221; she captioned the post, revealing that the new look made her feel &#8220;rejuvenated&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ejuViaN9SLW\" data-wc=\"23\">Carnie visited Syndicate Salon in Encino for the new look, and fans including Juliette Lewis were quick to comment, calling the look &#8220;perfection&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eIgqY6ap0h\" data-wc=\"13\">&#8220;Gorrrrrgeeeeeeous!!!!!! You could be bald and you shine with beauty!&#8221; commented one friend.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eyY5j2uMQp0\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/54f4c98662d7-snapinstato74901024218638999929032628529856789462854362n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/54f4c98662d7-snapinstato74901024218638999929032628529856789462854362n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/54f4c98662d7-snapinstato74901024218638999929032628529856789462854362n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/54f4c98662d7-snapinstato74901024218638999929032628529856789462854362n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carnie Wilson shows off her color and extensions from Syndicate Salon\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Carnie Wilson<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carnie Wilson shows off her color and extensions from Syndicate Salon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"esStRdS7qx\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fd4118275b7a-snapinstato747122840186389999740326288259508807038487394n.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fd4118275b7a-snapinstato747122840186389999740326288259508807038487394n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fd4118275b7a-snapinstato747122840186389999740326288259508807038487394n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/fd4118275b7a-snapinstato747122840186389999740326288259508807038487394n.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carnie Wilson shows off her color and extensions from Syndicate Salon\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Carnie Wilson<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carnie shows off her color and extensions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eWhBL702r2xk\" data-wc=\"27\">Carnie \u2013 the daughter of the<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/celebrities\/837553\/brian-wilson-beach-boys-dies-82-health-battle-conservatorship\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0late Beach Boys icon Brian Wilson<\/a> \u2013 cofounded the iconic pop group with sister Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips in 1989.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eWDg6F57z2za\" data-wc=\"37\">The group was successful, and most well known for their song &#8220;Hold On&#8221;, and in 2003 Carnie attempted a solo music career. Her first single failed to gain any interest, and she reunited Wilson Phillips in 2004.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eyktlosZq4qF\" data-wc=\"27\">She was estranged from her father for much of her life, but they mended fences in the 1990s, and teamed up for the 1997 album, The Wilsons<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"ehUC39w3ji\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e53ac8322ce9-snapinstato747625938186389999830326286282530910871415503n-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e53ac8322ce9-snapinstato747625938186389999830326286282530910871415503n-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e53ac8322ce9-snapinstato747625938186389999830326286282530910871415503n-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/e53ac8322ce9-snapinstato747625938186389999830326286282530910871415503n-1.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carnie Wilson with her hairdresser from Syndicate Salon\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Carnie Wilson<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carnie Wilson with her hairdresser Daniel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"e_CL1a-QyWUD\" data-wc=\"39\">The new look comes almost a year after Carnie was hospitalized when doctors discovered a stomach ulcer after she decided to have a weight loss lap-band removed. The ulcer left her blood pressure rocketing, and she suffered swollen legs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ez64or7-Aw_g\" data-wc=\"29\">&#8220;It was intense, there was an ulcer in there, it doesn&#8217;t surprise me with all the stress I&#8217;ve had this year,&#8221; she then told fans in an Instagram video.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eDYvvwKsjS\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/18afbfe1fe9d-gettyimages-2277122905.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/18afbfe1fe9d-gettyimages-2277122905.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/18afbfe1fe9d-gettyimages-2277122905.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/18afbfe1fe9d-gettyimages-2277122905.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"662\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Carnie Wilson visits SiriusXM Studios on May 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff\/Getty Images)\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Carnie underwent surgery in 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"exGeSueJjyDm\" data-wc=\"34\">Carnie&#8217;s weight has<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/weight-loss\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0fluctuated over the years;<\/a> she went from 300lbs to 150lbs after a<a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/us\/903338\/today-al-roker-health-fitness-journey-over-years-weight-loss-workouts\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">\u00a0gastric bypass\u00a0<\/a>in 1999, but 13 years later received a lap-band in 2012 after she gained the weight back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"e7K98GNa9M5S\" data-wc=\"34\">It was removed in 2025; the Canadian Journal of Surgery reported that up to 80% of bands are eventually removed due to long-term complications including difficulty swallowing, excessive nausea, constant vomiting, or worsening reflux.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fr-embedded\">\n<div data-wc=\"200\" id=\"eDLGAdZNvW\">\n<figure class=\"he-meIm-995f02\">\n<div class=\"he-imCo-14461c5\"><img src=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/cda457c08bfb-gettyimages-2171713171.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width:1360px) 630px, (min-width:960px) 60vw, (min-width:320px) calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2)), calc(100vw - (var(--page-gutter) * 2))\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/cda457c08bfb-gettyimages-2171713171.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_960 960w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/cda457c08bfb-gettyimages-2171713171.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_640 640w, https:\/\/images.hellomagazine.com\/horizon\/original_aspect_ratio\/cda457c08bfb-gettyimages-2171713171.jpg?tx=c_limit,w_360 360w\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Wendy Wilson, Carnie Wilson and Chynna Wilson at the Billboard Music Awards, Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, California, December 10th 1990\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" class=\"image he-image\" data-flatplan=\"fp_photoCaption\"\/><span class=\"he-imCr-1233683\">\u00a9 Getty Images<\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"he-meImCa-17135c3\">Wendy Wilson, Carnie and Chynna Wilson in 1990<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"eD0n9Qr_OYw6\" data-wc=\"27\">Before her 2025 hospitalization, Carnie had already begun transitioning away from surgical interventions, turning to <a class=\"hm-link he-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/tags\/diet\/\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-body-link\">diet-based<\/a> alternatives, including eliminating certain foods that helped her to lose 40lbs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eU3fnKxCsL5i\" data-wc=\"32\">&#8220;This is 40lbs down. I feel really different. I need to start exercising more to make the scale start to move again, but I&#8217;m so proud and pumped,&#8221; she shared in 2024.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ePtogO3Hoj8r\" data-wc=\"52\">&#8220;Knowing that I did this PURELY through diet &#8211; no gluten or sugar, no butter and keeping fats down too. Lately I have indulged in cheese and nuts which have more fat. If I chose not to eat corn tortillas, nuts and cheese &#8211; there&#8217;s no way I could keep this up.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"eZhPGwb9CgNc\" data-wc=\"24\">Carnie told People that she knew she had to make a change after reaching 240lbs and experiencing joint pain, gastrointestinal issues, and high cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p id=\"eDAVg5bdlQLq\" data-wc=\"27\">Her diet now includes a typical breakfast of cottage cheese, blueberries, and turkey bacon, while snacks are now cheese sticks, hardboiled eggs and carrots over processed sugar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips fame has been known for her signature shock of red hair. 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