New role, new ‘do!
On Tuesday,Jamie Lynn Spearsdebuted her new hair color in a series of posts and a timelapse video on Instagram.
The mom of two, who recentlyannounced her return to acting, chose to dye her hair brown as a way of fitting the part for her upcoming role as Noreen Fitzgibbons in Netflix’s new seriesSweet Magnolias.
“Becoming Noreen……. #SweetMagnolias,” Spears, 28,captioned the clipthat showed her hairstylist dying her blonde locks over a period of time.
The star also added two photos to her Instagram Stories, featuring two mirror selfies that she had snapped shortly after her hair appointment was finished.
In one shot, Spears appeared to be standing in a bathroom as she flashed a soft smile for the camera and simply wrote, “Noreen” in white letters on the screen.
The second seemed to be taken right after the hair appointment, with Spears capturing the moment in front of the salon chair while still wearing the black cape.
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Jamie Lynn Spears.Jamie Lynn Spears/Instagram

“Mama’s going back to work y’all,” Spears wrote in atweetof her own. “Can’t wait for y’all to meet ‘Noreen’!! I fell in love with this story, and so excited I get to be a part of telling it #SweetMagnolias.”
The star also reposted a photo which was taken alongside director Norman Buckley and showrunner Sheryl Anderson. “So excited to be working with you both!” shecaptioned the shot on Tuesday morning.
Netflix announced in a tweeton Monday that Spears’ character is described as “a young woman who is determined to build a new life for herself after a series of bad choices.”
The series will also starThe Flash‘s Chris Klein andGood Behavior‘s Justin Bruening in series regular roles,Deadlinereported.
Monica Potter, Brooke Elliott and Heather Headley star in the leading roles as childhood best friends, with the story set in Serenity, South Carolina, according to the outlet.
The role marks Spears’ return to acting since starring in Nickelodeon’sZoey 101from 2005 to 2008. She is also known for appearing in the network’sAll Thatseries from 2002 to 2004. In 2008, she lent her voice to the animated movieUnstable Fables: The Goldilocks and the 3 Bears Showas Goldilocks.
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Last year, the actress made a return appearance to Nickelodeon,appearing onDouble Darewith her 11-year-old daughterMaddie Briann, who she shares with ex-fiancé Casey Aldridge.
The two had fun in matching red outfits while pulling off messy challenges, like moving pies from one table to another using only their mouths.
“I lovedthis iconic show growing up, and I knew it would be so special for Maddie and I to do together, so I was thrilled to say yes when I was asked to play!” she added.
source: people.com