Katie Couric Debuts New, Shorter Haircut On "CBS Evening News"

"CBS Evening News" anchor Katie Couric debuted a new, shorter haircut Monday night — and before you even start wondering whether it's sexist to report on Couric's hair, read this: our coverage of Chris Matthews' hair from earlier this year.

SEE A SLIDESHOW OF KATIE COURIC'S HAIR THROUGH THE YEARS

Previously, Couric's hair could best be described as shoulder-length, while the new pixie cut just hits neck level.

See before and after pics, and video, below.

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Watch Couric report the news sporting her new 'do below:

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SEE A SLIDESHOW OF KATIE COURIC'S HAIR THROUGH THE YEARS

Comments

[illinoisan]

Ta Da! It's Paula Zahn!

[BrownEyedGurl]

Katie looks great! I love her hair cut.

[sixletters]

I think she looks better with the longer hair

[punkingale]

So do I. But for heavens sake, cut that woman some bangs!

[mabinog]

Are the American celebs regular? This is definitely as important a question and worthy of the same media scrutiny as hair styles, tans, and accessorizing. We need a story about bowel movements I tell ya, much more exciting than Couric's hair.

[patianneb]

Oh for heaven's sake, shouldn't this be in "Style" or "Trivia" or ........................zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Jengaship]

Looks Clintonous.

No, it looks....CLINTONESQUE!

[JohnShank]

I think I'm having

CLINTONESIA!!!

[shengirl]

I like it, it looks more professional, more adult, and it frames her face better.

[JeepRover]

I don't mind the cut, but what happened to her face? She used to look so "girl-next-door" pretty. Now...she kind of looks like a man in drag. Poor Katie

[rubinoff]

It's called that 3 letter word.....age

[Aabby]

more like fighting age.

[sixletters]

Would you like to post your picture along with your comments. Then we could all critique your looks. :)

[NeverRepublican]

The Bo....Tox looks cheap...

And the eye work has not done her any favors either...

B A R F...

[rubinoff]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

[NeverRepublican]

That's the same reaction I have when I listen to her on the news...just like her "plastic" face work....

She is NO anchor...and now she is no beauty either...just a price-tag surgical face.

Sorta looks like a........T - R - A - N - N - Y......

[EspressoAtNoon]

Katie going for the Paula Zahn look.

[AnotherMike]

Somebody's got a crush on Ms. Maddow....

[JohnShank]

Is it Rosie or Ellen? Melissa Etheridge maybe? Don't tell me it's Rachel Ray!

[Aabby]

yup- even streight girls * sigh*

[theblueguyintx]

She was hotter with her old hair. Now she just looks like Hillary.

[rbryanh]

"SEE A SLIDESHOW OF KATIE COURIC'S HAIR THROUGH THE YEARS[!]"

And we wonder how American journalism became an imitation of itself. What's next? The Barbara Walters shoe diorama? A retrospective topological survey of Water Cronkite's hairline?

Call me when she has her feet surgically attached to the top of her head. Until then, Couric's appearance is sheep fodder.

[rhettisha]

So as not to be sexist and since we're talking news reporters' looks here, has anyone noticed Bryan Williams always has racoon eyes on Monday from wearing sunglasses all weekend?

[alieninvader]

Brian Williams' face is crooked.

[LisaO8]

And his voice is becoming as annoying as Brokaw's.

[rubinoff]

naw....just his bottom teeth...he needs braces to straighten 'em.

[alieninvader]

I'm in a conundrum here. The article is sexist and trivial, but I sort of have an opinion on her hair (I don't really like either cut), but by just posting and even by clicking on it, I'm endorsing the sexist and trivial article. My head is spinning. Someone please throw me an Economist!

[inluvwkeitholbermann]

paul krugman or paul reich?

[alieninvader]

LOL. Paul Reich would probably be easier to throw.

[NeverRepublican]

Please...she is an anchor for the major news organization...

If you don't like the idea of free speech...aka the 1st amendment...

Then please log of our computer and hide under a rock.

Sexist article? At what point did commenting on a promonent figure become "sexist"???

It's opinions like yours lthat have cheapened words and ideas in this country.

[alieninvader]

Geez. Lighten up please.

[evilzed]

She got a haircut, big deal, where the real important issues, ohh thats right, this is the news.

[ezdaisy]

Too bad Katie is not as interested in news as she is her hair and make up. Count up the cost of how many people it takes just to get her looking pretty for the camera. Spending some of that time and money to prep for news rather than primp might have helped her in the ratings. It's ALL about how Katie looks!