Legendary Rock Star, 73, Paid His Daughter $100 to Cut Her Hair
Legendary Rock Star, 73, Paid His Daughter $100 to Cut Her Hair originally appeared on Parade.
Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp shared that her father, famed singer John Mellencamp, offered her $100 to cut her hair into a short bob during her childhood.
While recording the June 9 episode of her podcast, Two Ts In A Pod, co-hosted by Real Housewives of Orange County star Tamra Judge, Mellencamp discussed trying to grow out her hair after undergoing radiation for her stage 4 melanoma. She explained that she has continued to shave her head because there are certain spots where her hair has not yet grown back in.
"I didn't just shave my head. I went bald. I have bald spots all over my head," said Mellencamp.
She also said she wasn't looking forward to the process of growing out her hair. She told Judge that she had a short haircut when she was 10, which she did not find flattering. The RHOBH alum explained that she cut her hair after her father paid her $100 to do so.
"When I was 10 years old my dad paid me $100 to cut my hair this short. It was not a good look for me," said Mellencamp during the podcast episode.
When Mellencamp said she "can't believe [she] did that for $100," Judge quipped, "You'd do anything for a buck."
On June 9, Mellencamp took to her Instagram account to share a picture of herself at 10 years old with the short haircut. She also featured a photo of the actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas.
"Who wore it better, young me or JTT?" read the caption of the post. "On the latest @two.ts.inapod I was talking about chopping my hair off because @johnmellencamp offered me $100. So I obviously had to find the photo for the social clip. And then I realized I was giving 1990s Home Improvement aesthetics 😭."
Several fans took to the comments section to share their thoughts about Mellencamp's post.
"You're absolutely adorable no matter what. Why though @johnmellencamp ???" asked a commenter.
"Look just like your dad! Definitely got the Mellencamp looks! Cute!" added another.
"You did! You resemble your dad. ❤️," shared a different person.
Legendary Rock Star, 73, Paid His Daughter $100 to Cut Her Hair first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025
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