Madonna has spent over five decades in the industry, yet she still manages to surprise us. Deleting all of her Instagram posts followed by a bob debut? We didn't see that one coming.
After throwing her very own Oscars after party earlier this week, the 66-year-old icon took to IG to share not only her thoughts on the night, but her fresh collarbone-skimming cut, too.
"Throwing an Oscar party every year with my manager is challenging, stressful and time-consuming. But we always pull it off in the end. I got to spend time with people that I love and admire !! Highlight for me was sitting next to JACQUES AUDIARD the director of Emilia Perez, my favourite film this year!!! (Holding his Oscar) And watching Lil Wayne perform!!!🎉🥂⭐️🍣🇯🇵🈲🎎♥️," she wrote to caption her 11-part carousel post.
As shown, the singer has ditched her once long curve cut and instead, is sporting shorter lengths that have been styled – by hair legend, Andrew Fitzsimons – in Old Hollywood curls. Aka, it's the very definition of ✨glamour✨.
Not to mention that it's a length reminiscent of Madonna's 2001 'do! Flashback to the singer's 'Madonna Drowned World Tour,' circa 23 years ago.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Beauty trends are cyclical – they come and then they go... and then they come again. But the bob? Yeah, well, that's a longevity style if I ever did see one!
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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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.
