The story about Polina Maksimova has drawn attention again as she shared a new Instagram post that shows a change in her look. The image was captured inside a beauty salon, a detail that raised questions given the salon’s controversial owner, Meta, who is known for extremist associations and has faced bans in Russia.
In the past, Maksimova explained that altering her appearance on set was not possible during filming. Yet a short time later she visited a salon and opted for a long bob, returning to a lighter, blonde look. This shift marks a clear departure from the darker style she had adopted for a period for a movie role, signaling a return to a brighter, more natural aesthetic after a period of intense character work.
Polina Maksimova first appeared on screen in 2008 with her film debut in Take Me With You. Since then, her body of work has grown to include more than forty acting credits. Her filmography spans a range of genres and titles, such as Cheburashka, Offline, Open Marriage, 257 Reasons to Live, Deffchonki, and Trace.
In August, Maksimova addressed a separate incident involving a cast member who experienced a severe allergic reaction after a bee sting. During production, a bug caused a sting on the forehead, and a mosquito bite on the cheek added to the swelling. The swelling progressed from the forehead to the eye area, then extended to the bridge of the nose and the surrounding face. The situation was managed with humor, with the artist making light of the allergic reaction as it unfolded.
There has also been public discussion about Maksimova’s weight in the past, with clarifications issued to address concerns or rumors about her physique.