Glenn Close returned to the red carpet with a platinum-blonde updo, while Sophie Turner and Ariana Grande revealed striking new hairstyles tied to their changing careers and public appearances.
Glenn Close, Sophie Turner and Ariana Grande have drawn attention with dramatic hairstyle changes in October 2026. Their new looks range from elaborate platinum-blonde curls to dark brunette waves and a retro-inspired bob, reflecting different approaches to celebrity fashion and personal style.
Close made one of the month’s most theatrical appearances at a London screening of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping on October 28. The 79-year-old actress attended the event following hip replacement surgery, wearing an elaborate hairstyle that contrasted sharply with her familiar short gray hair.
Glenn Close Returns to the Red Carpet After Surgery
Close appeared at the film’s United Kingdom fan screening at Westfield London, where she embraced the extravagant fashion associated with The Hunger Games franchise.
Her hairstyling team created an elaborate platinum-blonde updo with sleek sides and tightly curled extensions piled high above her head. The finished look recalled the exaggerated hairstyles of the Capitol, particularly those associated with Effie Trinket.
Close paired the hairstyle with a moss-green taffeta dress from Simone Rocha’s Fall 2026 collection. Emerald earrings, a diamond bracelet and long black leather gloves completed the ensemble.
She also carried a black walking cane while recovering from her recent hip replacement. According to Entertainment Weekly, Close had reassured fans about her recovery before returning to public appearances.
Her appearance attracted attention because she combined practical support during recovery with a dramatic red-carpet outfit. The cane became part of an ensemble designed around the film’s theatrical visual style.
Close plays Drusilla Sickle in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, a prequel set decades before the original films. Her character is a Capitol escort connected with the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
The production features Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy, alongside Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning and Kieran Culkin. Directed by Francis Lawrence, the film is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.
Close’s appearance also followed decades of acclaimed performances in films including Fatal Attraction, Dangerous Liaisons and 101 Dalmatians. Her latest red-carpet hairstyle demonstrated how the fashion surrounding a movie can extend beyond the costumes worn onscreen.
Sophie Turner Reveals Dark Brunette Hair
Sophie Turner also attracted attention with a new hairstyle when she attended the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
The former Game of Thrones actress appeared with glossy dark brunette hair styled in long, loose waves that reached her chest. The nearly black color represented a noticeable change from the red and blonde shades she has worn throughout her career.
Turner paired the hairstyle with a black suit, allowing the darker color and glossy finish to stand out. Her appearance generated positive reactions from fans on social media.
According to Allure, her new color included subtle brown highlights that gave the dark shade additional depth. The publication also noted that Turner had experimented with several brunette shades earlier in 2026.
The transformation comes as Turner prepares to introduce another version of Lara Croft in Prime Video’s upcoming Tomb Raider television series.
Amazon MGM Studios confirmed Turner as Lara Croft and released an official first-look image of her in costume. The series is being developed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, with additional cast members including Sigourney Weaver and Jason Isaacs.
Previous film versions of Lara Croft were played by Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander. Turner’s interpretation brings the video game character into a new television adaptation rather than another theatrical film.
Although her hairstyle has prompted comparisons with Lara Croft’s traditional dark hair, the connection between her latest red-carpet color and the production has not been officially established.
Turner previously became internationally known for portraying Sansa Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones. She also played Jean Grey in the X-Men film series, roles that introduced her to audiences with several different hairstyles.
Ariana Grande Trades Her Signature Ponytail for a Bob
Ariana Grande introduced another major hairstyle change on October 22, sharing photographs of a brunette bob on Instagram.
The singer and actress replaced her familiar long ponytail with a shorter cut featuring a side-swept shape and ends flipped outward. The hairstyle recalled classic retro looks, combining a polished finish with a playful silhouette.
Celebrity hairstylist Brandon Pietsch created the cut and color. He confirmed the transformation on social media, joking that Grande’s signature ponytail was taking a break.
The new hairstyle followed the September 1 ending of Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour, which concluded with performances in London.
Grande’s ponytail has been closely associated with her public image for more than a decade. She previously wore bright red hair while portraying Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s Victorious and Sam & Cat.
She has spoken publicly about the damage caused by repeatedly bleaching and coloring her hair during those years. The demands of television production eventually contributed to her decision to rely on extensions and her recognizable high ponytail.
Grande later adopted platinum-blonde hair for her portrayal of Glinda in the film adaptation of Wicked. She returned to warmer brunette shades as her appearances connected with the musical films progressed.
Her latest bob arrives ahead of the scheduled November release of Focker-in-Law, the upcoming comedy featuring Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
Unlike Close’s elaborate movie-themed updo and Turner’s long brunette waves, Grande’s transformation emphasizes a shorter, everyday hairstyle. All three appearances demonstrate how a change in hair color, length or styling can become a major celebrity fashion story.
Grande’s October 22 photographs also marked another change in an image long associated with her music career, coming shortly after the completion of her 2026 tour.
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