If I told you that Rita Ora's latest haircut looks to be the love child of Bart Simpson, Guy Fieri and Billie Ray Cyrus's iconic 'dos, would you believe me? Well, you better, seeing as the resemblance is pretty uncanny... they call me Cosmo's Beauty Writer for a reason, folks.
This evening in London [December 2, 2024], Rita Ora attended The 2024 Fashion Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. For such a coveted red carpet occasion, the pop star went above and beyond, wearing a show-stopping grey two-piece suit, complete with tie and XL shoulder pads. Fiyah!
The best bit, however? Well, it had to be her head-turning haircut, for it makes her look totally unrecognisable.
As shown in the pap snaps above, Rita has ditched her once hip-skimming locks and instead, replaced them with a cropped pixie-like style, complete with longer lengths draping the nape of her neck. As the old adage saying goes: Business in the front, party in the back.
Not to mention that the colour is now a sandy blonde shade, which also matches her newly bleached brows. She's got it all going on!
Now, while we are all for this avant garde cut, it's worth noting that there is a possibility of it being a wig. *Sigh* Nevertheless, wig or not, there's no denying that Rita looks shockingly stunning with this super short hairstyle.
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
