Frasier Star Bebe Neuwirth Is Subtly Embracing Her Graying Curls
When playing Kelsey Grammer's deadpan ex-wife Lilith on "Cheers" and "Frasier," Bebe Neuwirth was known for her jet-black slick-back. This ever-present look was stark, even bordering on severe, to underscore Lilith's icy, unemotional line delivery. And we must confess, the styling was effective. Lilith was a sharply entertaining caricature of intellectualism, rigid and aloof, and certainly not the type to allow a hairstyle with flyaways, color variance, or — gasp! — bounce. Which makes it all the more mind-boggling to realize that in real life, Neuwirth's hair is neither monochrome nor straight. On the contrary, the actor has recently been showing off her delightfully nuanced head of curls, gray hairs and all.
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Spotted at the August 2026 premiere of Netflix's "Don't Say Good Luck," Neuwirth was a vision in corkscrew ringlets. And if you ask us, the subtle touches of silver at her temples and roots were actually the highlight of the look, adding an elegant lightness that offset Neuwirth's rich berry lip and the deep black of her high-collared dress. (After all, there's a reason that black is one of the best clothing colors to complement gray hair.)
But Neuwirth's premiere appearance wasn't the first time we've seen her flaunt her natural tresses. Rather, it seems that the "Madam Secretary" star is one of those celebrities who proudly show off their gray hair, letting it peep through in a number of different styles and color changes.
Bebe Neuwirth has kept her grays prominent through various hairstyles
For years now, Bebe Neuwirth has treated her incoming gray hairs as a feature, not a bug. For instance, in 2024, the performer wore her curls in a glorious bob at an event for Tony Awards nominees. Besides the style's wonderful shape and volume, Neuwirth's ombre was also on-point; the gradation from gentle gray at the roots to soft auburn at the tips was a masterclass in how to transition to gray the right way.
At the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards in New York City, Neuwirth displayed even more silver fox realness, wearing her salt-and-pepper ringlets in a breezy updo. With a blend of bright gray and rich charcoal strands, her curls were multidimensional but unfussy, giving Neuwirth a pleasing, natural vibe. It's like they say: Sometimes, less is more. And with each new iteration, we consistently love Neuwirth's easy, gray-forward styling. Now we're just waiting to see what happens when she goes fully silver — it's sure to have show-stopping impact.