Sorry, Gen Z—This Millennial Hair Trend Dominated the Golden Globes Red Carpet

The 2025 awards season has officially started with the 82nd annual Golden Globe Awards, which were hosted at The Beverly Hilton in L.A. last night. The first red carpet of the year did not disappoint, with so many showstopping fashion and beauty looks to sink our teeth into. Of course, as a beauty editor, I was keen to see what makeup trends, hairstyles and manicures all of my favourite celebs would be wearing, and there was one trending look in particular that really caught my eye. This might come as a surprise to any Gen Z readers out there, but the millennial side fringe was back in full force last night.

Yes, I know what you're thinking, surely this hairstyle isn't making a comeback? As it turns out, this trend has come a long way in recent years, and there are lots of chic, modern ways to wear a side fringe in 2025. From Elle Fanning's statement, sweeping fringe to Ariana Grande's shorter style, the Golden Globes red carpet was full of inspiration, and these celeb looks might be convincing me to get the chop this January.

Below, I've rounded up some of the chicest side fringes from last night's star-studded affair, so keep on scrolling for all the inspo you need...

Celebrities Wearing a Side Fringe at the 2025 Golden Globes

Elle Fanning Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Elle Fanning's sweeping side fringe made a serious statement on the red carpet.

Ashley Graham Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Ashley Graham's fringe was giving me all of the noughties vibes.

Zuri Hall Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Zuri Hall's side fringe perfectly compliments her chic long bob.

Ariana Grande Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Ariana Grande opted for a short side fringe and a swishy ponytail.

Alexandra Daddario Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Alexandra Daddario's slicked-back side fringe looks so cool.

Anya Taylor-Joy Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Anya Taylor-Joy proves she is a big fan of the trend.

Naomi Watts Golden Globes side fringe hairstyle

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Naomi Watts is my 2025 hair inspo with her sweeping side fringe and sharp bob.

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Grace Lindsay
Junior Beauty Editor

Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor at Who What Wear UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.

As Who What Wear UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from the latest hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.