Charlize Theron has been turning more than a few heads thanks to her super short hair.

Having shorn her blonde locks back in June for her latest film role, the Oscar-winner has been keeping her bold new style hidden under a series of hats.

But this week she happily unveiled her shaved head as she got to work in Cape Town.

Charlize is well known for her dedication to her trade - her dramatic transformation to play serial killer Aileen Wuornos in 2003's Monster helped earn her an Academy Award.

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And she is one of a number of leading ladies who have ditched their trademark long tresses for a film role. We take a look at some of the stars who have shaved their heads in the name of their art…