Kerry Washington Debuts Chin-Length Bob Style During NYC Press Tour
Actress Kerry Washington has unveiled a stylish chin-length bob during a press tour in New York City for her Netflix thriller Animals. The voluminous hair transformation, crafted by her stylist Davontae, has earned praise from fans and high-profile celebrities.
Kerry Washington recently turned heads during a press day in New York City for her Netflix thriller Animals, debuting a voluminous chin-length bob that captured widespread attention across social media, according to reporting by HelloBeautiful. Styled by hair professional Davontae, the face-framing hair transformation was showcased on Instagram, where the stylist praised the look's volume, movement, and attitude. The classic hair moment drew fast acclaim from celebrity peers and fans alike, HelloBeautiful reported.
Actress Niecy Nash commented with praise under the stylist's post, while music artist JT expressed her admiration. Media personality Loren LoRosa also commended the style's soft finish following an interview with Washington on The Breakfast Club. To complement the chin-skimming hairstyle, the Simpson Street founder coordinated a stylish press wardrobe in New York, according to HelloBeautiful. Washington paired the rounded bob with a tan knit top, a button-front skirt, and a vibrant red patterned coat.
Accessories included a purple belt alongside a burgundy bag and matching pumps. Her additional media appearance outfits included a taupe top with an embroidered skirt as well as a relaxed olive set. As highlighted by HelloBeautiful, this latest hair evolution adds to a long line of memorable bob styles worn by Washington throughout her career. At the premiere for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, she previously wore a shoulder-length bob styled with loose waves and a deep side part.
For the film's London gala, she showcased a sleek, center-parted long bob featuring brown highlights that echoed the shine of her silver dress. Washington has also experimented with sharp fringe and retro aesthetics over the years, HelloBeautiful reported. At the Forbes Women's Summit, she sported a jaw-skimming bob paired with full bangs and dramatic lashes. She adopted a similar blunt bob with full bangs for the Cars 3 premiere, paired a 1920s-inspired vintage bob with a futuristic Michael Kors gown at the Met Gala, and wore soft side-parted curls to accent a yellow lace gown at the American Music Awards.