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Millie Bobby Brown Debuts Ultra-Short Bob at Joy Awards, Wins Personality of the Year

The makeover signals a polished new chapter following Stranger Things.

Overview

  • Brown unveiled a chin-length bob in Riyadh on Jan. 17, pairing the cut with a silver Tamara Ralph couture gown and Chopard diamond earrings.
  • She later switched into a feathered Tamara Ralph gown to accept the Personality of the Year honor and delivered a reflective speech about her career and family.
  • The new style was worn in softly tousled waves and in a darker brunette shade, with Vogue crediting longtime hairstylist Pete Burkill for the cut.
  • Fashion and beauty outlets framed the look as a deliberate aesthetic reset after the series’ conclusion, positioning the bob as a 2026 trend marker.
  • Harper’s Bazaar reports she previewed the shorter look on Instagram alongside news of a Walmart-linked Mills fashion line.