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Good Morning America viewers who have been following host Robin Roberts’ ongoing battle with breast cancer were surprised by her new look this week. The courageous news anchor, who underwent chemotherapy last year that resulted in hair loss which she covered up with a wig, showed off her regrown natural hair. It’s cropped short, to be sure, but it looks a lot better than the wig.
ABC anchor Robin Roberts has ditched the wig post chemo and she is even sexier. The “Good Morning America” anchor unveiled a new look on Monday’s broadcast and she looks fantastic. After being diagnosed with breast cancer and starting chemotherapy last fall, the “GMA” anchor shaved her head and donned a wig to look like her old self on the show each morning.
Now that is no longer necessary. “Don’t adjust your set,” she told viewers. “This is it — this is the new me — get used to it!” Is she kidding, she looks great and we love it. “I’ve worn the wig to cling to the past … but now it’s time to accept and embrace who I am now,” Roberts told colleague Diane Sawyer.
In July of last year, Roberts announced during the live broadcast of Good Morning America that she had been diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. She noticed a lump through self-examination.
So now that Roberts has retired the wig she had been wearing on the air while receiving chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer what will she do with it? ABC News reports that Roberts plans to auction it off for charity.
I never cared for Robin’s wig, but I can certainly understand why she wore it. She has conducted herself with a great deal of class and dignity throughout her battle with cancer, and it couldn’t have been easy to go through it so publicly. Kudos to Robin, and let’s hope her recovery and remission continue.
Written by MSat
Posted in Body image, Cancer, Robin Roberts
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when she was still completely hairless she did a turn on some designer’s runway, modeling a dress, and sans wig. that is one very brave woman. makes it easier for other women to accept the side effects of recovery without freaking and hiding and feeling ashamed. also love it when school kids shave their heads to show support for classmates who are undergoing chemo.
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Her short hair looks beautiful.
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What a stong woman to do that on tv. I think she looks awesome.
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She looks amazing with cropped hair – I love it! I would look really awful. I wish her a full recovery both inside and out.
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Her strength almost made me cry! She looks awesome. The wig did not do her justice.
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I feel for her and I am happy she made it through. She looks SO BEAUTIFUL without the wig. SO MUCH MORE HER. I love her like that!
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Yay! It always makes me happy when women do this! Not to be trite, but I loved that eppy of SATC when Samantha ditches her wig in the middle of giving a speech
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She looks awesome without the wig and I hope she makes a full recovery! Oh and India Arie’s song is one my favourite songs ever. So uplifting.
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My boss did the same thing but she was completely bald. She would have a hat on (started off with wigs) and in the middle of talking to you should would take the hat off. Next thing we knew she was sporting the bald look until her hair grew back in. I was like, you go girl.
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Good for Robin
She’s beautiful because of her eyes, the eyes are the window to the soul.
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She’s strong and gorgeous, with or without the wig, with or without hair.
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May God bless and keep you Robin, you have really inspired me and I would love to further inspire you, as would a lot of other people around the country. I am a hairstylist from Cleveland,OH how would you feel about allowing me to sculpt the new you. After all the new you needs a new signature style. Or maybe we could choose a few stylist from around the country and let America vote. Please tell me what you think.
Warm Regards,
Stephanie Hagler,
Proper Kreations
Cleveland, OH 44110
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You have been a true inspiration for me these past months. I was diagnosed with breast cancer the same week you were, followed by chemo, surgery in February and now radiation. Your positive attitude and honesty are what I have adopted.
Sincerely, Jo Ann Kinion
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I was just cleared after a 6 month scare but you have truly been a source of stength…thank you for sharing God’s love Robin! I am so proud of what you are doing for women everywhere you are in my prayers you are truly an inspiration! May God continue to keep you in his care! We love you!
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I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the new look!!! Robin you look soooo beautiful and glorious with your new short natural. You are an inspiration for so many sisters who are living their lives with cancer. Please continue to be who you are with no apologies. Just think now you can take a trip to Carols Daughter and grace your new crown with some of those fabulous products for natural hair!
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I went through the same thing Robin Roberts did. When I ditched my wig I felt so liberated – like I wasn’t hiding from something. I always felt like the wig helped to hide the fact that I had cancer. Was I ashamed? I don’t know – just glad that part of my life is over and like Robin – “I am not my hair” and I’m free… cancer free, clear bill of health and proud breast cancer survivor.
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God bless you Robin, not only are you an inspiration for those who have cancer, but also for those who enjoy wearing the natural look. Your hair is beautiful!!!!!!!!!! Please share your secret.
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Robin your hair is beautiful.
Please tell me what you are using on your natural hair.
Thank you,
Kay
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ROBIN: WHICH OF YOUR WHITE PRODUCERS PUT TOGETHER YOUR 80′S SEGMENT THIS MORNING? WONDERED IF THERE WERE ANY BLACK PEOPLE IN THE US IN THE 80′S? THERE WERE NONE REPRESENTED IN YOUR SEGMENT. SHAME SHAME.
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