The Classic Redhead: Lucille Ball

"Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead." 

Truer words have never been spoken, and they come from the mouth of the infamous redhead Lucille Ball. 

Lucille Ball

Most of you may be familiar with this ginger from the classic television show "I Love Lucy" and if you are not familiar then shame on you! Not only is she an amazing talented woman, but that show is a timeless TV classic. 

Lucille Ball was notorious for her slapstick situation comedy gags and of course her blazing red hair. She is best known for her role as Lucy Ricardo on the “I Love Lucy” show which ran for 6 seasons. She also starred in 4 other TV series.

Although famous for her red locks, she is a natural brunette, but after dying her hair for a role in “DuBaryy was a Lady” she decided to keep her flaming red flow, which would become her screen trademark.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, in Desilu Production chairs

Ball is recognized for being the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu. Desilu was formed by Ball and her at the time husband Desi Arnaz and is most well known for “Star Trek”, “The Untouchables”, “Mission Impossible” and of course “I Love Lucy”.

Lucille Ball is considered to be one of the most influential and admired stars in Hollywood, having one of the longest television careers. It is my belief that her popularity was truly recognized due to her signature red hair, as she was one of the original Ginger’s of Hollywood.

For your viewing pleasure, a classic scene from "I Love Lucy":

Why Redheads?

First off thank you guys for taking the time to read my blog. My name is Sloane and I am currently a Public Relations student at Niagara College. If you have not personally met me, I will fill you in on a little secret…I am a ginger! That’s right I am a natural redhead and darn proud to be. So when asked to create this blog I knew exactly what I wanted to write about, famous redheads!

Myself, age 7 (look at those luscious red locks)

Redheads are a rare breed and only attribute to 2% of the world’s population. Stereotypically redheads are known to be seductive, opinionated, evil and most commonly hot-tempered. But there is so much more to redheads then what society has deemed us. We are not all soulless demons, who can’t go out in the sun for more then 5 minutes without getting scolded. We are each unique in our own way and I intend to showcase that. So each week on this blog I will share with you a famous redhead and why I believe they are a notable ginge.

I am personally looking forward to learning more about my fellow redheads. But more importantly I am excited to share with others the accomplishments of other carrot tops and how we are all unique within our own way. Hopefully my blog will open up people’s minds to the exceptional creature that is the ginger!