Catherine Zeta-Jones Had a Specific Style in Mind
Catherine Zeta-Jones’ look is one of the most defining and iconic parts of Chicago. Her portrayal of Velma Kelly is immediately recognizable thanks to her distinctive look and short, bobbed hairstyle. Well, she specifically chose that type of hair with a very important reason in mind.
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly in ‘Chicago’ 2002. Photo by Miramax / Producers Circle / Storyline / Kobal / Shutterstock
She said there was no way she wanted to have long hair covering her face during the dance or singing scenes as people might think she was being doubled. Her short hair allowed us to all see, clear as day, that she was 100% the only one performing the role from the start of the film to the finish.