- - Millie Bobby Brown Takes Her Bob Even Shorter for the 2026 Joy Awards

Sophie WangJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:54 PM

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Millie Bobby Brown is spreading the joy! In Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Joy Awards—a celebration of storytelling and creativity in the Arab world and beyond—the Stranger Things star stepped out in a shimmering look that highlighted her freshly-cut bob.

Earlier this month, Brown gave her extra-long auburn hair a shoulder-length chop and dyed it back to her natural brown—ushering in a new year and a new era. The actor, who recently celebrated the finale of her decade-long work on Stranger Things, debuted the fresh look on Instagram with the announcement of her new fashion line, Mills, designed in partnership with Walmart. And on last night’s red carpet, she showed us she’s gone even shorter in the week since.

Now firmly a chin-length bob, Brown’s hair was styled with tousled waves for the event, with front pieces secured behind her ears to keep it off her face. She highlighted the new ’do with her dramatic, elegant gown—a silver Tamara Ralph number designed with a romantic cowl neck and floral appliqués—and glistening Chopard jewelry.

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Later, to accept the honor of Personality of the Year, the actor changed into a feather dress with a similar neckline and gave an emotional speech that, in light of the recent Stranger Things wrap, felt particularly poignant.

“Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be in the creative world,” she shared. “Pursuing creativity and becoming an actor at eight years old wasn’t a dream I chased on my own. It was encouraged and supported by my parents who never doubted me for a second.”

“Like many careers, this one comes with its challenges and rejection is a big part of this journey, and that can be especially difficult at a young age. But when that special ‘yes’ finally comes, it reminds you how important it is to believe in yourself and to keep dreaming,” she continued, before diving into her advice for young people everywhere.

“I hope I can encourage young people to honor themselves, take care of themselves, love themselves, and never be afraid to take that leap of faith. Love your family or your chosen family, meet new friends, hug the people who love and support you for exactly who you are.”

“I’m so honored to have my own unit in my life. My family are my anchor, my husband is my sail, my team are my engine, and my daughter is my North Star. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without them.”

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