From the June 11, 1999, edition of Daily Variety


Welcome to stardom, Keri Russell.

The WB Network’s “Felicity” was an early TV hit for J.J. Abrams. And yes, we’re still debating the impact of the Haircut of Destiny.



Everyone except Russell, who embodied her collegiate character with her impetuous IRL decision to chop off the curly locks that made TV critics swoon.

This ad ran centerfold-style across two pages.

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