Zooey Deschanel ’shocked’ that people couldn’t recognise her without signature bangs

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Zooey Deschanel‘s signature fringe became a topic of fierce online conversation following 2013’s Met Gala, with many fans saying they didn’t recognise the New Girl actor without it. Now, the 500 Days of Summer star has reminisced on the moment in a new interview, saying she finds it “truly shocking” that pinning back her fringe altered her appearance so much.“ It’s truly shocking to me, but I mean, it’s funny,” she told Buzzfeed. My family recognizes me without bangs.” Last year, in reference to the online furore about it, Deschanel shared a photo on her Instagram, with her fringe pinned back to reveal her forehead, and a caption stating: “For all the doubters.” Deschanel has had a fringe since she was two years old, and has stuck with the hairstyle through thick and thin. Now I’m very specific about how they look and feel.” When offering advice to others keen to imitate her bangs, she previously told People magazine: “Make sure you commit to them.” And as for her signature look, Deschanel said she likes her fringe to be “easy to manage”.