Angelina Jolie debuts super short 'box bob' haircut – and it's a striking bleach blonde transformation

Angelina Jolie is no stranger to serving up iconic beauty moments, but her latest hair transformation? It outshines the rest. And that's because the Oscar-winning actor just debuted a short blonde box bob, giving serious French-girl-meets-Hollywood-powerhouse vibes. Natch.

Spotted via IMDb for her upcoming film Anxious People, Angelina's chin-grazing bob is a far cry from her signature long brunette waves. The look features a sharp, clean, box shape (hence the name) and a champagne blonde hue, blending soft golden and cool beige tones to create a colour that resembles your favourite bottle of your favourite bubbly. Good enough to eat... or rather, drink!

Now, while the transformation is striking, the million-dollar question is: Is it real? There's been plenty of buzz online speculating that the bob might be a wig, created for her character in the film. Given how seamlessly it's styled, it's hard to tell, but with Angelina, you can never rule out a bold beauty switch-up!

Let's not forget that it wasn't so long ago – May, to be exact – when the star graced the Eddington red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals, looking every bit the ethereal goddess with her long flowing locks. So, whether this new look is a temporary switch for a role or a full-on hair era reset, we're watching closely.

One thing's for sure – Angelina Jolie just proved (again) that she can rock any look she touches. But are we surprised? No, no we're not.

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Lia Mappoura

Beauty Writer

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 She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today.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.