Millie Bobby Brown ditches her longer red locks as she debuts short choppy bob at the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia: ‘I feel like old Hollywood!’

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Millie Bobby Brown showed off a fresh style at the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this weekend.

The 21-year-old actress seems to be starting a fresh chapter after the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things came out earlier this month. She recently traded her long, red hair for a shorter, textured bob.

Millie became well-known for shaving her head for her role as Eleven in the popular series, and she often changes her look with different hairstyles.

The popular actor received the Personality of the Year award at the yearly ceremony honoring musicians, movie stars, successful athletes, and other remarkable people who are positively influencing the world.

Millie stunned in a silver gown by Tamara Ralph, covered in delicate, shimmering mother-of-pearl sequins. The dress was part of the designer’s latest Autumn/Winter 2025/2026 collection, first shown in Paris last year.

Chopard earrings complemented Millie’s new hair and elegant make-up look.  

Millie explained on the red carpet that she was channeling classic Hollywood glamour. After getting a short bob haircut, she decided to go all-out with sparkle for her look.

The actress spoke about wrapping up the show Stranger Things and the joy of becoming a mother in her acceptance speech.

Millie and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, welcomed a baby daughter in the summer of 2025 and shared the happy news in August. Their friend and co-star, Noah Schnapp, will be the baby’s godfather.

From a young age, I always felt drawn to creative fields. I started acting when I was eight, and it wasn’t something I pursued alone. My parents were incredibly supportive and always believed in me, which meant the world.

I feel incredibly lucky to have such a supportive network in my life. My family keeps me grounded, my husband motivates me to move forward, my team drives me, and my daughter guides me. I couldn’t achieve anything without their love and support.

The actress has been sharing more about her experiences as a mom, but she’s still very careful to keep her daughter’s personal life private.

In an interview with British Vogue’s December issue, she stated she won’t share her child’s identity with the public until the child is old enough to make that decision herself.

Millie emphasized the importance of safeguarding her daughter and her personal narrative until the daughter is ready to share it on her own terms. She feels it’s their responsibility to shield her from unwanted attention or exposure.

The actress recently announced she’s officially changed her last name to Bongiovi, and is now known as Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.

During a fun interview with her co-star Noah Schnapp, he briefly mispronounced her updated name, but she happily corrected him with a smile.

The young couple, each from a family of four children, have always said they want a lively and full house.

She told Vogue she dreams of having a large family and that she and her partner share parenting responsibilities equally. ‘He’s a truly wonderful dad,’ she said.

After years of talking about wanting a family and considering adoption, the couple got married in May 2024.

In August, they officially announced that dream had come true.

‘This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,’ they wrote. 

We’re thrilled to begin this new journey as parents and ask for privacy as we adjust to life with our growing family.

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2026-01-19 21:53