Rise and shine for she has arrived! And by 'she', I mean the Met Gala 2024, because just like God and all things great, the event of the year is a woman... And speaking of, among the regular powerhouse ladies who hit the coveted red carpet with some of their most iconic looks to date (cc. The Kardashians, Zendaya, Amanda Seyfried et al), this year, Sydney Sweeney stole the spotlight with a dramatic black bob beauty look. I'm talking she looks unrecognisable, peeps.
Late last night/early this morning, the Euphoria actor made her third appearance at the annual Met Gala but this time, with an entirely new and dramatic hairstyle. In other words, her signature blonde cut – that was previously chest length but recently entered chin-length territory – was nowhere to be seen but instead, has been replaced with a jet-black colour.
Plus, accompanying the new colour, the transformative hair makeover also features an eyebrow grazin' fringe! See pap snaps from the event, below:
Syd's go-to hairstylist and the genius behind this recent look, Glen Oropeza took to social media to share BTS footage of installing the 'do, too... because yes, it was, in fact, a wig.
This year's theme, as bestowed by Anna Wintour, was 'Garden of Time' and while we're not entirely sure how the raven-toned hair fits in with the sea of floral gowns, Sydney's outfit sure did nail the somewhat esoteric concept.
T'was an all-round slay.
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
![new york, new york may 05: rosé attends the 2025 met gala celebrating superfine: tailoring black style at metropolitan museum of art on may 05, 2025 in new york city. (photo by michael loccisano/ga/the hollywood reporter via getty images)](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-2213623743-68196abe0d106.jpg?crop=0.787xw:0.525xh;0.0673xw,0.0427xh&resize=360:* "The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" - Arrivals")
