Millie Bobby Brown lit up the red carpet at this year's Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, showcasing a bold new look that has everyone talking. The starlet, aged 21, stepped out with a dramatic short and choppy bob, ditching her signature longer red locks. This transformation comes hot on the heels of Stranger Things wrapping up its final season, marking not just the end of an era for fans, but perhaps a new beginning for Millie herself.
The evening was a triumph for Millie as she took home the Personality of the Year award at the prestigious ceremony, which celebrates influential figures across fields like music, cinema, and sports. Dressed in a stunning silver crystal mesh gown by designer Tamara Ralph, complete with mother of pearl sequin flowers, Millie was a vision of elegance. She paired her outfit with dazzling Chopard earrings, perfectly complementing her chic new hairstyle.
“I feel like old Hollywood tonight. I just cut my hair into a very short bob, so I was like, 'Okay, the sparklier, the better',”
she shared with reporters on the red carpet.
In her acceptance speech, Millie reflected on the pivotal moments of her life, from the closing chapter of Stranger Things to her newfound role as a mother. Together with husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, Millie adopted a baby daughter in the summer of 2025, a fact they joyfully shared with the world last August. Balancing her public persona with her private life, she remains protective of her daughter's identity until she is old enough to decide for herself.
Millie, who has officially taken on the surname Bongiovi, mentioned in a candid chat with British Vogue, "For me, it's really important to protect her and her story until she's old enough to potentially one day share it herself." Her commitment to family and career shines through as she continues to make headlines, not just for her style, but for her heartfelt approach to parenting and her devotion to both personal and professional growth.