It’s official — 2025 belongs to the bob. All over Hollywood, stars are trading their long locks for sleek, cropped cuts and the results are nothing short of iconic. From Emma Stone’s unexpected buzz to Selena Gomez’s polished new look, short hair has become the beauty statement of the year, and everyone seems to be joining in on the trend.
We have to start with Emma, who revealed she shaved her head for her role in Bugonia, her upcoming dark comedy with director Yorgos Lanthimos. According to Emma, there’s “no better feeling in the world” than going bald, and she shared in Vogue’s September cover story that the experience was surprisingly freeing. “The first shower when you’ve shaved your head? Oh my God, it’s amazing,” she said.
While she initially kept the look under wraps during production, Emma made waves when she stepped out at the Golden Globes with a pixie cut — her first in years. “I was bummed I wasn’t going out with it,” she explained. “Just straight-up bald. I think that would have been fun.”
Jennifer Lawrence, one of Emma’s closest friends and who has also embraced the bob herself, admitted that she wasn’t immediately on board with the idea for her friend. “I really didn’t want her to shave her head. I had already lived through the Billie Jean King haircut,” she said, referencing Emma’s 2017 Battle of the Sexes role. But once she saw the final look, Jennifer changed her tune. “Honestly, [Emma] looked beautiful,” she said. “She pulled it off.”
Emma’s bold move seems to be a reflection of many other celebs this year. Kim Kardashian has also been spotted with a sleek chin-length bob that’s getting attention, while Keke Palmer joined the short-hair movement too, showing off a bouncy, vintage-inspired cut.
If you’ve been toying with the idea of a change, consider this your sign. The bob is having a major moment in 2025, and celebrities are offering endless inspiration for every style — from ultra-short pixies to soft, classic cuts.
Scroll through the gallery to see every star who’s embraced the big chop this year.
