“The actress, 21, appeared to be embracing a new era after Netflix’s Stranger Things aired the final as she ditched her longer red locks in favour of a shorter, choppier bob.”, — write: www.dailymail.co.uk
The actress, 21, appeared to be embracing a new era after Netflix’s Stranger Things aired the final earlier this month as she ditched her longer red locks in favour of a short, choppy bob.
Millie, who famously shaved her head to play the role of Eleven in the hit franchise, is no stranger to switching up her hairstyle.
The screen star accepted the award for Personality of the Year at the annual award ceremony which celebrates ‘music stars and legends, cinema icons, accomplished athletes, and other inspiring figures who are making a positive impact on people’s lives’.
Millie looked incredible in a silver crystal mesh Tamara Ralph gown embellished with mother of pearl sequin flowers, from the designer’s most recent Autumn-Winter 2025/2026 collection, presented last year in Paris.
Chopard earrings complemented Millie’s new hair and elegant make-up look.
Speaking about the change, Millie said on the red carpet: ‘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”.’
In her acceptance speech, the actress reflected on the end of Stranger Things and becoming a mother.
Millie and her husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, adopted a baby daughter in the summer of 2025, announcing the news in August. Her close friend and co-star Noah Schnapp is the baby’s godfather.
She said: ‘Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be in the creative world. Pursuing creativity and becoming an actor at eight years old wasn’t a dream I chased on my own. It was encouraged and supported by my parents, who never doubted me for a second.
‘I’m so honored to have my own unit in my life. My family are my anchor, my husband is my sail, my team are my engine, and my daughter is my North Star. I wouldn’t be able to do any of this without them.’
The actress has been increasingly open about her life as a mother, but remains fiercely protective of her daughter’s privacy.
While speaking to British Vogue for the magazine’s December issue, she emphasised she has no plans to reveal her child’s identity publicly until she is old enough to decide for herself.
‘For me, it’s really important to protect her and her story until she’s old enough to potentially one day share it herself,’ Millie explained. ‘It’s our job to protect her from that.’
The actress also recently that she has officially taken Bongiovi’s last name, proudly becoming Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.
The moment unfolded in a playful interview with co-star Noah Schnapp, who stumbled over her newly updated moniker before she corrected him with a big smile.
The young couple, both one of four siblings, have made no secret of their hopes for a bustling household.
‘I really want a big family,’ she shared with Vogue, adding that parenting duties are firmly split down the middle. ‘We are 50-50 on everything… he is just the most amazing dad.’
The couple married in May 2024 after years of openly discussing their dream of becoming parents, including embracing adoption as a natural part of building their family.
In August, they officially announced that dream had come true.
‘This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,’ they wrote.
‘We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.’