Widow's peak

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This article is about the hairline formation. For other uses, see Widow's Peak.

Woman with a widow's peak

A widow's peak (also known as a widow's brow) is a descending V-shaped point in the middle of the hairline (above the forehead). It is an example of a dominant inherited trait. The term comes from English folklore, where it was believed that this hair formation was a sign of a woman who would outlive her husband.^[1]

The peak may refer to the beak or bill of a headdress, particularly a widow's hood, making people think a woman was being given a mourning hood for her husband's forthcoming passing.^[1]

1 Notable persons with a widow's peak
2 Fictional characters with a widow's peak
3 See also
4 References

Notable persons with a widow's peak

Leonardo DiCaprio with a widow's peak

Leonardo DiCaprio, American actor^[2]
Fran Drescher, American actress^[2]
Colin Farrell, Irish actor^[2]
Alyson Hannigan, American actress^[2]
Milla Jovovich, Ukrainian-born American model, actress, musician and fashion designer^[2]
Marilyn Monroe, American actress, singer and model^[2]
Keanu Reeves, Canadian actor^[2]