Anne Hathaway has surprised fans with a dramatic new hairstyle that looks very different from the long hair she has been wearing recently. The 43 year old actor appears on the latest cover of Vogue China with an extremely short pixie cut and bangs, creating a major change in her appearance.
For the cover, Hathaway wears a white blazer while showing off the short hairstyle. The look immediately caught attention because the actor has mostly been seen with longer hair during her recent public appearances. She has been busy promoting The Devil Wears Prada 2 and The Odyssey this year, making her latest transformation even more noticeable.
While the short hairstyle looks like a major change, it is not clear whether Hathaway actually cut her hair. The look is believed to be a wig, meaning the actor may not have permanently changed her hairstyle. However, the dramatic appearance has still given fans plenty to discuss.
The new look has also reminded many fans of Hathaway’s short hair era following her role in Les Misérables in 2012. For the film, she famously shaved her head to play Fantine. As her hair slowly grew back, she was seen with a short pixie hairstyle for several years.
Hathaway’s Vogue China cover look has reportedly been created by hairstylist Orlando Pita. The styling gives her a completely different appearance while also bringing back memories of one of the most talked about hairstyles of her career.
The actor has been in the spotlight throughout 2026 because of several major projects and public appearances. Earlier this month, she attended D23, where she was honored as a Disney Legend.
Hathaway is also currently pregnant with her third child. She recently addressed a question about the sex of her baby, adding another reason for increased public interest around her personal life.
Whether the pixie cut is temporary or a real haircut, Hathaway’s Vogue China appearance has once again shown how strongly a change in hairstyle can transform her overall look. Fans are now comparing the latest style with her memorable short hair phase from the early 2010s.