On “Landman,” Michelle Randolph plays the free-spirited, easily self-absorbed Ainsley Norris, and the character’s long blonde hair perfectly reflects her energy. But Randolph hasn’t always mirrored Ainsley. She has worn her hair in ways her character would probably never consider. The short ‘do Randolph rocked’ at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party captures these differences. As the photo below demonstrates, Randolph favored a straight, shoulder-length bob with a side part and side-facing bangs—the opposite of the long, wavy, parted style she more commonly wears today.
In addition to her hairstyle, Randolph’s 2019 look also stood out in the eyebrow department. While she still prefers them on the thicker side, her current brows are a bit lighter and less fluffy, giving a less dramatic look. In her mid-2020s era, Randolph also embraced more natural-looking makeup, favoring lighter eyeshadow and lipstick as opposed to the dark eyeliner and bright red lip seen below. But this isn’t the only transformation Randolph has undergone since 2019.
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Before you join star-studded “Landman” castplayed Randolph Elizabeth Stafford in one of them “Yellowstone” spinoffs”1923.” Unlike “Landman,” which is set in the present day, “1923” is set in the early 20th century, so Elizabeth’s style was nothing like Ainsley’s, wearing period costumes and a curly bob. The appearance was so different that some fans of Taylor Sheridan universe even failed to notice that Elizabeth and Ainsley were played by the same actor. “It’s crazy how different she is in each series,” one Reddit user wrote. As it turns out, the real Randolph is also quite different from both characters.
Michelle Randolph’s style is unlike her Landman character
Michelle Randolph may wear her hair blonde and long like her “Landman” character, but their similarities stop there. In rhinestones, dresses and high heels, Ainsley Norris makes a statement as soon as she walks through the door; Randolph, on the other hand, prefers a more “difficult” approach to fashion. If you happen to catch her walking down the street, you’ll probably see her in jeans and sweaters or t-shirts. “I like to be comfortable. I like to feel like myself. I don’t like anything fussy,” she shared InStyle in January 2026.
When she glams up, Randolph takes inspiration from classic fashion icons such as Brigitte Bardot. “I like to be easy in my style. I always make this joke that before I buy something, (I ask:) ‘Is it French? If the answer is yes, I’ll buy it,'” she said. That doesn’t mean she doesn’t appreciate her character’s style. She admires Ainsley’s in-your-face attitude that shows she is unapologetically herself. “Her style announces her before she even says anything like that’s who this girl is. She’s glamorous and brave and confident,” she said.
As much as she appreciates Ainsley, however, Randolph hopes to branch out and play more mature characters in the future. Although she plays a teenager, Randolph is actually in her late 20s. “I want to play roles that reflect the experiences that I go through in my life instead of playing these characters who don’t know much,” she told her co-star, Demi Moore, for Interview in 2025.
