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Margot Robbie debuts chic haircut with bangs at Paris Fashion Week


The transformation marks one of Robbie’s most noticeable beauty changes in recent years


Margot Robbie attends the "Wuthering Heights" Australian Premiere at State Theatre on February 12, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)© WireImage
Shirley GomezSenior Writer
MARCH 10, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

Margot Robbie just switched up her signature look in a way that’s turning heads across the fashion and beauty world. The actor revealed a fresh haircut with bangs while attending the Chanel Fall/Winter 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week, trading her long blonde waves for a sleek, modern bob with soft fringe. 

The transformation marks one of Robbie’s most noticeable beauty changes in recent years and signals a new style era following her recent film promotions.

Margot Robbie leaves her long hair behind.© Corbis via Getty Images
Margot Robbie leaves her long hair behind.

A Dramatic Hair Transformation

For months, Robbie had been seen with long, romantic blonde hair while promoting the 2026 film Wuthering Heights, in which she plays Catherine Earnshaw. At the Chanel show, however, the star debuted a dramatically shorter cut: a collarbone-length bob paired with wispy, textured bangs.

The new style sits just above her shoulders and features subtle layers and piecey fringe that frame her face. The bangs have a slightly undone look, often described as “broken” bangs by stylists, which creates a softer, effortless effect rather than a blunt, heavy fringe. 

The new style sits just above her shoulders and features subtle layers and piecey fringe that frame her face.© Corbis via Getty Images
The new style sits just above her shoulders and features subtle layers and piecey fringe that frame her face.

Robbie kept her iconic blonde color but added dimension with golden highlights that enhance the movement of the cut. The haircut was reportedly crafted by celebrity hairstylist Bryce Scarlett, who has worked with Robbie on several of her red-carpet looks.

A Modern Take on the Bob Trend

The bob haircut has been dominating celebrity style recently, and Robbie’s version offers a fresh take on the trend. Her cut sits between a classic bob and a longer “lob” (long bob), making it versatile enough to style sleek, tousled, or tucked behind the ears. Stylists note that the textured bangs and slightly wavy finish give it a relaxed, French-inspired feel.

The modern bob emphasizes movement and softness rather than rigid shaping.© GC Images
The modern bob emphasizes movement and softness rather than rigid shaping.

This style also reflects a broader movement toward easy, natural hair textures and low-maintenance cuts. The modern bob emphasizes movement and softness rather than rigid shaping.

The Look That Stole the Front Row

Robbie attended the Chanel show in a casual yet stylish outfit that complemented her new haircut.

She wore a sheer white tank layered over a lace bralette, paired with relaxed denim trousers and classic Chanel accessories. Minimal makeup, soft terracotta blush, and natural lips kept the focus on her new hairstyle and facial features. The result was a look that balanced effortless Parisian style with modern edge.

She wore a sheer white tank layered over a lace bralette, paired with relaxed denim trousers and classic Chanel accessories.© WWD via Getty Images
She wore a sheer white tank layered over a lace bralette, paired with relaxed denim trousers and classic Chanel accessories.

Robbie has been a Chanel ambassador since 2018, so her appearance at the fashion house’s runway shows is always closely watched by fashion fans.