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Powerpuff Girls Star Chloe Bennet Proudly Owns Her Blossom Look

Earlier this month, we learned that Chloe Bennet (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Dove Cameron (Liv and Maddie), and Yana Perrault (Jagged Little Pill) would be bringing The Powerpuff Girls to life in The CW's pilot for a modern take on the popular cartoon that finds the pint-sized superteam now disillusioned twentysomethings who resent having lost their childhood to crime-fighting. Will they agree to reunite now that the world needs them more than ever?  Though it might be some time before (or if) the pilot ends up seeing the light of day, Bennet is sharing a preview of her new look- in all its red-headed Blossom glory.

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Images: Marvel Studios/Cartoon Network

In the following Instagram post, Bennet not only shares a look at her new hair color but also an important message about being whoever you want to be and owning it: "A female, asian, red headed, superhero (again). *fuck yeah* Go ahead and normalize being anything you want hunnyyy":

Bennet's Blossom was once the spunky, conscientious, Little-Miss-Perfect child who holds several advanced degrees, but repressed kiddie-superhero trauma has left her feeling anxious and reclusive. Blossom aims to become a leader again- this time on her own terms. Cameron's Bubbles had a sweet-girl disposition that won America's hearts as a child. While still sparkling as an adult, her charming exterior belies an unexpected toughness and wit. She's initially more interested in recapturing her fame than saving the world, but she just might surprise us- and herself. Perrault's Buttercup was the rebellious badass of The Powerpuff Girls in its heyday. More sensitive than her tough exterior suggests, Buttercup spent her adulthood stepping away from her Powerpuff Girl identity and looking to live an anonymous life. No word yet on if Professor Utonium will be part of the cast or who would portray the characters' creator.

Based on the Cartoon Network animated series of the same name created by Craig McCracken, the live-action pilot will be written and executive produced by Diablo Cody and Heather Regnier. Executive produced by Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden with Erika Kennair producing, Maggie Kiley will direct and executive produce the pilot, with Warner Bros. Television producing.


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Ray FlookAbout Ray Flook

Serving as Television Editor since 2018, Ray began five years earlier as a contributing writer/photographer before being brought onto the core BC team in 2017.
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