Joey King Makes a Bold Style Statement With New Short Hair at Cannes
1. Joey King in Cannes Content
We’ve basically been living on the Cannes red carpet this year. Not in real life, sadly, but in spirit. From our sofas, phones in hand, we’ve been soaking up every hairstyle, every dress, every tiny detail as the stars celebrated the 77th year of the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France.
And honestly? It’s been stunning. Lots of classic beauty moments. Think sleek updos, soft curls, and those timeless old-Hollywood waves. Safe, polished, beautiful. We told ourselves we were totally fine with that.
Until we weren’t.
2. The Chop That Stopped Us Mid-Scroll
As the festival wrapped up over the weekend, one moment made us sit bolt upright. Enter: Joey King and a very dramatic hair decision.
We’re used to celebrities going for a big chop. Especially in summer. The bob has been everywhere. But doing it mid-festival? On one of the biggest red carpets in the world? That takes nerve. And we loved every second of it.
Joey debuted the new look on Saturday, May 25, at the Cannes closing ceremony at the Palais des Festivals, hosted by French actress Camille Cottin. Talk about timing.
3. From Soft Waves to Full Statement
Just days earlier, Joey had been wearing her hair long and softly waved. It was swept to one side as she attended the screening of La Plus Précieuse Des Marchandises (or The Most Precious of Cargoes—because same, our French is rusty too). She paired the look with a pale blue, floor-length Cong Tri gown, and it was pure Cannes elegance.
This was her very first Cannes appearance, and she made it count. Cameras followed her everywhere. The energy? Electric. You could tell this moment meant something.
She later shared on Instagram:
“My first Cannes. To the @lorealparis team, THANK YOU! I am typing this with the biggest smile on my face.”
Honestly, relatable.
4. The Prada Bob Era Begins
Fast forward just one day, and boom. New hair. New vibe. New era.
Joey stepped out in a custom pastel yellow Miu Miu dress that fit like a dream. She kept accessories minimal—embellished opera gloves and delicate earrings by Gabriel & Co—letting the haircut steal the show.
She captioned her post simply:
“Custom @miumiu & a chop for Cannes day 2 with @lorealparis 💛💛💛”
Short. Sweet. Iconic.
5. The Man Behind the Scissors
The sleek, jaw-grazing bob came courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because his client list reads like a Hollywood guest list. Megan Fox. Rita Ora. Gigi Hadid.
He shared photos of Joey’s new look on Instagram with the caption:
“JOEY KING 👑 The PRADA Bob for my little sister @joeyking.”
And yes, it’s a real chop. Not a wig. We’ve checked. Twice.
6. Why This Bob Works So Well
This isn’t just any bob. It’s blunt. Sharp. Cut just above the jaw. Styled with a deep side part. Super straight. Insanely glossy. It frames her face perfectly and shows off those soft blonde highlights.
Her color was refreshed using L’Oréal Paris Le Color Gloss One Step Toning Gloss in Honey Blonde. The finish? Clean. Expensive-looking. Effortless.
And the final touch? A single bobby pin. No drama. No fuss. Just proof that sometimes less really is more.
7. The Prada Connection (It Makes Sense, Trust Us)
The “Prada bob” name isn’t random. Chin-length, blunt bobs were all over the Prada runways this season. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. Fashion and beauty syncing up like that always feels intentional—and very Cannes.
Fans were just as obsessed as we were. Comments flooded in:
- “Her hair is just perfection!!!”
- “OMG!! She did cut her hair! She’s beautiful!”
- “What a transformation 😍 love it.”
Same. No notes.
8. What’s Next for Joey
If this Cannes moment wasn’t enough, we’ll be seeing Joey again very soon. She stars in the new Netflix drama A Family Affair, out June 28, alongside Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron.
Joey calls it “the love story you never knew you needed.”
And after this hair moment? We’re listening.
We genuinely can’t wait. 💛
