The bob is a classic haircut for both younger and older women. It has weathered all the trends through the decades and remains a popular hairstyle.
Here you will find photos of our favorite bob haircuts for older women showcased on mature celebrities. We also share insider information, including which celebrity hairstylists created the look and the tools and products used to create the style.
Click on the link with the celebrity name and event to learn more about the hairstyle, including stylist and makeup artist info and social media feedback about the look.
In order of most recent red carpet appearances.
Naomi Watts – Short Sleek Side Part Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Renato Campora
Lakewood actress Naomi Watts attended “The Tonight Show with Johnny Fallon” Appearance with a short, sleek, side-part bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Renato Campora.
[Pictured: Naomi Watts – Short Sleek Side Part Bob – [Hairstylist: Renato Campora] – “The Tonight Show with Johnny Fallon” Appearance – New York City, NY]
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Catherine Bell – Undone Curls Bob/Spiky Bangs
Good Witch actress Catherine Bell’s undone curls bob with spiky bangs is one of our favorite looks.
[Pictured: Catherine Bell – Undone Curls Bob/Spiky Bangs – 2015 Television Critics Association Press Tour – Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries – Tournament House – Pasadena, CA]
Anne Heche – Long Windblown Bob
Whew! Now that’s a bob making a statement! The Best of Enemies actress Anne Heche isn’t afraid to mess it up!
[Pictured: Anne Heche – Long Windblown Bob – “The Best of Enemies” Premiere – AMC Loews Lincoln Square – New York City, NY]
Melora Hardin – Long Bob for Fine Hair
[Pictured: Melora Hardin – Long Bob – VIP North American Premiere of Sebatiao Salgado’s “Amazonia” Exhibition presented by Wallis Annenberg and The Annenberg Foundation – California Science Center – Los Angeles, CA]
Julie Bowen – Short Curled Bob
Modern Family actress Julie Bowen is a classic example of the bob being the best haircut for an individual.
[Pictured: Julie Bowen – Short Curled Bob – Stand Up To Cancer Telecast – Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA]
Carla Gugino – Short Curly Bob/Spiky Bangs
The Buccaneers actress Carla Gugino looks youthful with this short curly bob with spiky bangs.
[Pictured: Carla Gugino – Curly Bob/Spiky Bangs – “Godless” New York premiere – The Metrograph – New York City, NY]
Ellen Barkin – Short Sleek Bob/Spiky Bangs
Another Happy Day actress Ellen Barkin sported a super sexy short bob with peek-a-boo bangs at The Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Award Dinner.
[Pictured: Ellen Barkin – Short Bob/Peek-a-Boo Bangs – The Academy’s 3rd Annual Governors Award Dinner at the Grand Ballroom – Hollywood & Highland Center – Hollywood, CA]
Constance Zimmer – Side Part Bob/Bangs
UnREAL actress Constance Zimmer has sported a bob for years.
[Pictured: Constance Zimmer – Side Part Bob/Bangs – “UnREAL” And “Mary Kills People” Premiers – West Hollywood, CA]
Elaine Hendrix – Long Curly Bob
Paradise Lost actress Elaine Hendrix sports a super sexy long curly bob at FXX’s “You’re The Worst” Season-3 event.
[Pictured: Elaine Hendrix – Long Curly Bob – FXX’s “You’re The Worst” Season-3 – Hollywood, CA]
Cate Blanchett – Short Wavy Bob
Celebrity Hairstylist: Eamonn Hughes
Tar actress Cate Blanchett attended the 79th Venice International Film Festival 2022 with a short, wavy bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Eamonn Hughes.
[Pictured: Cate Blanchett’s Wavy Bob – [Hairstylist: Eamonn Hughes] – 79 Venice International Film Festival 2022 – Venice, Italy]
Patricia Arquette – Long Bob/Straight Across Bangs
[Pictured: Patricia Arquette – Long Bob/Straight Across Bangs – Housing Works’ 2022 Groundbreaker Awards Dinner – Metropolitan Pavilion – New York City, NY]
Glenn Close – Short Bob/Side Sweeping Bangs
Celebrity Hairstylist: Brant Mayfield
5 to 7 actress Glenn Close attended the 86th Annual Academy Awards with a short bo with side sweeping bangs styled by celebrity hairstylist Brant Mayfield.
[Pictured: Glenn Close’s Short Bob/Side Sweeping Bangs – [Hairstylist: Brant Mayfield] – 86th Annual Academy Awards – Hollywood & Highland Center – Hollywood, CA]
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Geena Davis – Short Wavy Bob
Hairstylist: Matt Fugate
Thelma & Louise actress Geena Davis attended the 92nd Annual Academy Awards with a short wavy bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Matt Fugate.
[Pictured: Geena Davis’ Short Wavy Bob – 92nd Annual Academy Awards – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA – [Hairstylist: Matt Fugate]]
Molly Ringwald – Short Bob Hairstyle
Hairstylist: Ericka Verrett
Sixteen Candles actress Molly Ringwald attended the 7th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards with a great French bob styled by celebrity hairstylist Ericka Verrett.
[Pictured: Molly Ringwald’s Short Bob with Bangs – 7th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards – Taglyan Complex – Los Angeles, CA – [Hairstylist: Ericka Verrett]]