Camila Cabello reveals the inspiration behind her shocking blonde hair

CANNES — “Miss Movin’ On” from her brunette side.

Camila Cabello revealed which famous musicians inspired her major hair transformation earlier this year.

“Changing my physical appearance, like my blonde hair or my fashion, whatever I do, I learned how exciting it is from people like Madonna or David Bowie,” she explained on stage during of Complex’s intimate dinner at L’Ecrin Plage during Cannes Lions in France on Monday evening. .

The Fifth Harmony alum added: “Always keep it fresh for people. »

The “Señorita” singer, 27, acknowledged that such a drastic change in her look could alienate her “day one fans,” but said she thought they would support her as long as she remained authentic.

“I trust that as long as I’m myself, they know me and love me for me,” she said.

About halfway through her conversation, a group of rowdy fans on the beach applauded the pop star, but Cabello quickly became confused.

“Hello? Was that a seagull? she asked the crowd. “I thought someone was shouting for me, or was it some kind of animal?”

Cabello performed “I Luv It,” “He Knows,” and “Never Be the Same,” all of which she sang acoustically.

“Live the Cannes life, everyone!” » she shouted before leaving the stage.

The singer first showed off her dramatic new hairstyle in February.

“It’s time > :),” she teased, showing off her new look after years of natural brunette color.

An insider confirmed at the time that the new look signified a “new era” in Cabello’s music career.

“The blonde bombshell pop star era is coming 🙌,” one fan tweeted at the time, with another writing that they were “screaming, crying, throwing up.”

It’s no surprise that the singer herself took inspiration from the “Material Girl” when she physically bowed to Madonna at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

During the show, Madonna presented Cabello with the Video of the Year award for “Havana.”

“My hands are literally shaking. I will never forget this moment. Madonna, I love you so, so much,” Cabello said as she approached to deliver her acceptance speech.

“I’ve seen every one of your music videos, I’ve seen every one of your documentaries and you’ve inspired me so much. For that reason, it’s a surreal moment and I love you,” she said.