At the Joy Awards in Riyadh on January 17, Millie Bobby Brown once again shown that she has never considered her appearance as something set. The actor debuted on the red carpet with one of her most daring hairstyles to date: an incredibly short, delicately ruffled bob that barely reached her ears. It was a look that was both intentional and carefree, indicating a change in attitude as much as a haircut.
In order to highlight her features, the Stranger Things star wore her new haircut behind her ears with a minimal side part and slightly textured ends. The cut, which was shorter than any she has worn recently, exuded a quiet confidence. It was simple, uncomplicated, and surprisingly mature. The length reinforced the notion that sometimes less hair makes greater effect by allowing her jewelry and cosmetics to take center stage.
Brown’s lexicon for fashion has long included hair experimentation. She has transitioned between XXL waves, elegant lobs, pastel pink phases, and platinum blonde moments with ease over the years. She has alternated between a polished brunette lob, dramatic dark red lengths for the Stranger Things season five press appearances, and nostalgic blonde looks influenced by Britney Spears and Pamela Anderson hair only the last few months. But this most recent edit felt more determined and less allusive.
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— millie bobby brown (@milliefeeds) January 17, 2026
Millie Bobby Brown’s red carpet look was the ideal match for the haircut. She chose a glittering silver sequined gown from Tamara Ralph’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection to accept the Personality of the Year award. The design remained distinctly modern, but the exquisite flower applique accents and plunging cowl neckline paid homage to vintage Hollywood glitz. A striking crimson lip and oversized diamond drop earrings finished the ensemble with cinematic accuracy.
The outcome was a well-balanced fashion statement that was striking without being ostentatious and timeless without being sentimental. Millie not only debuted a new hairdo with this really short bob, but she also solidified her status as a celebrity who isn’t scared to change with the times.
