Kathy Griffin looks unrecognizable in no-makeup look amid Trump controversy: ‘Is she OK?’

Comedian Kathy Griffin, 64, sparked concern among fans after being photographed makeup-free, showing off her natural hair and brand merch

Published on: Jul 3, 2025, 01:51:07 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Comedian Kathy Griffin, 64, sparked concern among fans after being photographed makeup-free, showing off her natural hair and brand merch on a walk amid the ongoing fallout from her President Donald Trump severed head photo controversy. The ‘Suddenly Susan’ alum was accompanied by a male companion in Malibu.

Kathy Griffin looked 'unrecognizable' in a recent sighting (Instagram)

Griffin also wore a white T-shirt from her 2018 Laugh Your Head Off World Tour. Her sighting, however, has sparked concerns among fans.

“New photos of Kathy Griffin are terrifying kids, with many saying she bears an uncanny resemblance to Pennywise the clown from IT,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Kathy Griffin shocks social media users again as she looks unrecognizable while going for a walk in LA,” another one added.

This comes as Griffin sparked controversy after posting an anti-billionaire video to TikTok, showing graphics of Donald Trump and other billionaires' severed heads.

Griffin’s appearance has raised concerns in light of her health struggles.

In April 2025, Griffin underwent a hysterectomy for a precancerous condition, removing her uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. In 2021, she battled stage 1 lung cancer, requiring removal of half her left lung, despite never smoking, which damaged her vocal cords.

Griffin was diagnosed with complex PTSD in 2023, which she linked to the 2017 Trump controversy. She admitted to a 2020 pill addiction and suicidal thoughts, exacerbated by the backlash. On TikTok, she described PTSD symptoms like vomiting, tying them to the “five-and-a-half years” since the Trump photo.

The comedian-actor previously shaved her head in solidarity with her sister Joyce as she underwent chemotherapy in August 2017.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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