Dawn French ditches grey and brings back signature bob to transform into Claudia Winkleman
Dawn French is a dead ringer for Claudia Winkleman as she ditches her grey hair and dons exactly the same trademark eye-skimming fringe.
Dawn French is scarcely recognisable as she channels Claudia Winkleman
When Dawn French got together with Claudia Winkleman for a Comic Relief sketch based on the latter's psychologically thrilling game show The Traitors, she copied every aspect of her look - and the result was astonishing.
Dawn French, 65, twinned with Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman, 51, in aid of Comic Relief.
After the Vicar of Dibley star copied Claudia's signature look, featuring everything from the dramatically long black fringe to the frosty pink lipstick and the trademark fake tan, the pair looked eerily alike.
They had been filming a sketch based on Claudia's TV show The Traitors, especially for Red Nose Day.
It will be screened by the BBC on March 17, with the aim of raising funds for Comic Relief.
When Dawn shared the results of her dramatic makeover with her 580,000 Instagram followers, she was branded a "goddess".
Dawn French's transformation was praised by fellow celebrities and fans alike
Dawn French isn't the only one expected to appear in Claudia Winkleman's sketch
Besides Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and Mary Berry will also be trying their hand at imitating Claudia Winkleman - and fans can expect to see all four of them together when the scene airs for Red Nose Day next week.
Claudia Winkleman was a little more excited than her clones
Richard Curtis had his say on the sketch too
Richard Curtis told the BBC: "The Traitors is the most brilliant reality show of all time, and I hope that we can mercilessly tear it apart. There's a very impressive group of actors who gathered together to destroy the reputation of Claudia Winkleman and the BBC in aid of Comic Relief."
Meanwhile, Dawn French has recently had a weight loss transformation
The Vicar of Dibley star has admitted her weight has been yo-yo-ing backwards and forwards for years. A decade ago, she opted to lose 7.5 stone so that she could have keyhole surgery when she needed a hysterectomy, only to pile the weight back on afterwards without regrets. However, Dawn French now seems to have lost weight again, showcasing a very trim figure this year.