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Millie Bobby Brown returns to her natural short brown hairstyle after going blonde and red

Away from the red carpet, the star spends much of her time on a farm in Georgia

JANUARY 9, 2026 1:30 PM ESTJAN 9, 2026, 1:30 PM EST

Millie Bobby Brown's hair history over the past year reads like a style evolution guide. From bleached blonde locks paying homage to Britney Spears to a messy Pamela Anderson bun, she has embraced bold and playful changes.

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However, the actress has ushered in 2026 with a striking new look, trading her dramatic long red mermaid waves for a chic, short dark brown lob. Known for her fearless hair transformations, Brown shared the change in an Instagram post promoting her latest fashion venture.

Millie Bobby Brown attends the "Stranger Things 5" UK Special Screening at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on November 13, 2025 in London, — Millie Bobby Brown also stunned fans with dark red hair during the press tour for 'Stranger Things' Season 5, cementing her reputation as a style chameleon.

Her most recent foray before returning to her natural shade was bubblegum pink, though she quickly reverted to her original brown.

She also stunned fans with dark red hair during the press tour for 'Stranger Things' Season 5, cementing her reputation as a style chameleon.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi attend the world premiere of Netflix's "The Electric State" at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on February 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California — From bleached blonde locks paying homage to Britney Spears to a messy Pamela Anderson bun, Millie has embraced bold and playful changes.

"My new fashion line for the next generation, Mills, is a love letter to my younger self and to every girl in their self-discovery era. It’s fun, playful and best of all, accessible to everyone! My #1 piece of advice: be bold, experiment, and don’t take it too seriously," she wrote.

Millie Bobby Brown's hair history over the past year reads like a style evolution guide.

The collection has already drawn praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike. In the post, her hair featured a center part with subtly flipped ends. She wore a casual and chic look, including a pink cardigan tied at the front over a white ribbed tank top, accessorized with delicate, layered gold and pearl necklaces.

Away from the red carpet, the star spends much of her time on a farm in Georgia, managing a rescue operation for over 60 animals. The working farm houses roughly 25 farm animals, more than 20 foster dogs, ten personal dogs, and four cats.

The farm, which includes sheep, goats, cows, and donkeys, serves both practical and protective purposes. Brown’s commitment to animal welfare stems from her childhood experiences with uncertainty and limited resources.

Away from the red carpet, Millie Bobby Brown spends much of her time on a farm in Georgia, managing a rescue operation for over 60 animals.

Even with her bustling farm and menagerie of over 60 animals, Millie’s newest addition, a human one, has introduced a whole new level of chaos.

During an episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' she shared how her poodle, Winnie, is adjusting to the arrival of Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s adopted daughter. “It’s been… It’s a hit to the ego,” Brown admitted.

Millie Bobby Brown shared her love for animals and detailed her life on their farm

“She hasn’t acknowledged her presence yet, but my daughter now has totally figured out that she’s an animal.” This playful dynamic highlights just how deeply Brown’s life revolves around animals.

From donkeys and cows to foster dogs and her ever-charismatic Winnie, she balances the demands of a full household with her growing family. “She’s not going anywhere now,” Brown said with a laugh, reflecting both on her dog’s stubbornness and the new routines of motherhood.