Millie Bobby Brown has never treated her appearance as something fixed, and at the Joy Awards in Riyadh on January 17, she proved it once again. The actor stepped onto the red carpet with one of her boldest
beauty pivots to date: an ultra-short, softly tousled bob that skimmed just past her ears. It was a look that felt deliberate yet effortless, signalling not just a haircut, but a shift in mood.
The Stranger Things star’s new bob was worn with a subtle side part and lightly textured ends, tucked behind the ears to spotlight her features. Shorter than any cut she has worn in recent years, the style carried a quiet confidence. It was pared back, unfussy, and refreshingly grown-up. The length allowed her jewellery and makeup to take centre stage, reinforcing the idea that sometimes less hair makes more impact.
Hair experimentation has long been part of Brown’s fashion vocabulary. Over the years, she had moved seamlessly between XXL waves, sleek lobs, pastel pink phases, and platinum blonde moments. In recent months alone, she has cycled through a polished brunette lob, dramatic dark red lengths for the Stranger Things season five press appearances, and nostalgic blonde styles inspired by Britney Spears and Pamela Anderson. This latest cut, however, felt less referential and more resolute.
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— millie bobby brown (@milliefeeds) January 17, 2026
The haircut found its perfect counterpart in Millie Bobby Brown’s red carpet ensemble. Accepting the Personality of the Year award, she wore a shimmering silver sequined gown from Tamara Ralph’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection. The plunging cowl neckline and delicate floral applique details nodded to classic Hollywood glamour, while the silhouette remained unmistakably modern. Oversized diamond drop earrings and a bold red lip completed the look with cinematic precision.
The result was a carefully balanced style statement: timeless without being nostalgic, bold without excess. With this ultra-short bob, Millie didn’t just debut a new hairstyle – she reinforced her reputation as a star unafraid to evolve in real time.
