Jessica Biel Cuts It Short With an Adorable New Summer Bob

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1. Biel Is Officially in Her Bob Era

If you thought the bob was on its way out, nope. It’s very much still here. And this weekend, Jessica Biel proved it in the most dramatic way possible.

She popped up on Instagram and casually made us all do a double take. One photo. One caption. And suddenly, half her hair looked gone. Chin-length gone. I gasped a little, not going to lie.

2. The Reel That Had Us Hooked

Jessica posted on Sunday, May 19, teasing us with a photo that screamed, “Did she really just do that?” Of course, we clicked. We always click.

In the reel, she’s wearing a Rolling Stones tee and soft, barely-there makeup. She holds her long hair in two low bunches, tugging at the ends like she’s deciding our fate. Been there. Hair decisions are emotional.

Then comes the beat drop. The TikTok reload sound. And boom—new clip, new outfit, new hair. Easily 10 to 12 inches gone.

3. New Hair, New Energy

The tee is out. In comes a sharp blazer, a ribbed white tank, and a chunky gold necklace. The vibe shifts fast.

And the hair? A full-on chin-length bob. Clean. Cool. Confident. She captioned it, “Brought back the f*** ass bob,” and honestly, fair.

4. So… What Is a “F*** Ass Bob”?

Quick pop culture moment. The phrase first showed up in a 2017 Vine during a school argument. It was meant as a diss. The internet, of course, never forgets.

Years later, it came back in a tweet about Kat Hernandez from Euphoria, played by Barbie Ferreira. After that, it took off.

Now it’s kind of a compliment. Think: chin-length, middle part, no bangs, lots of attitude. Tough but stylish. A little sass never hurts.

5. Short Hair Isn’t New for Jessica

This isn’t Jessica’s first short-hair moment. If you remember her 7th Heaven days, you know she’s done this before.

Still, long hair has been her signature for years now. Especially with projects like The Sinner and Candy putting her back in the spotlight.

But sometimes you just need a change. A reset. A chop. I get it.

6. Why the Chop Right Now?

Jessica is also promoting her new children’s book, A Kids Book About Periods. New chapter, new look. That tracks.

We’ve all been there. You hit a moment in life and suddenly your hair feels… heavy. So you cut it. And instantly feel lighter.

7. Hollywood Is Fully Bob-Obsessed

Bobs are everywhere right now. On red carpets. On Instagram. On your group chat.

We’ve seen jaw-length cuts on:

  • Sydney Sweeney
  • Aubrey Plaza
  • Zendaya
  • Gigi Hadid

It’s officially bob summer.

8. All the Bob Names, All the Feelings

This trend has splintered into mini trends. And yes, they all have names.

  • Italian bob
  • French bob
  • Micro bob
  • Mushroom bob
  • Jellyfish bob (very mullet-adjacent, if we’re honest)

Jessica’s cut feels very French bob. Short. Choppy. Effortless. With a little FAB energy sprinkled in.

9. The Hair Team Behind the Moment

The chop came courtesy of LA hairstylist Anh Co Tran, who also reposted the reel with pure excitement. He called it a “MAJOR chop,” and he wasn’t wrong.

He’s the Global Creative Director for Milbon and works with serious A-listers like Jessica Chastain, Demi Lovato, Anne Hathaway, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Casual.

Her color was refreshed by Tracey Cunningham, another LA legend. She’s known for keeping hair bright, soft, and red-carpet ready. Dream team, honestly.

10. Who’s Next? Place Your Bets

Now the real question. Who’s next to cut it all off?

  • Margot Robbie?
  • Katy Perry?
  • Anya Taylor-Joy?

One thing’s clear. The 2026 bob watch is officially on. And honestly? I’m kind of tempted to book a haircut myself.

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