Scarlett Johansson & Jenna Bush Hager Are Loving The ‘French Bob’ Haircut Right Now – Women

Scarlett Johansson and Jenna Bush Hager are practically twinning. That’s because both stars have embraced fall’s hottest hairstyle: the French bob. Johansson appeared on “Today with Jenna and Sheinelle” in November 2026, where the women compared their cropped looks. Bush Hager has been rocking short hair since 2025, and Johansson is no stranger to cropped hair. But both stars look perfectly on trend with their softly texture bobs, in part because the French bob is the sleekest way to do short hair.

The French bob owes its name to the fashionable Parisian girls of the 1920s who first embraced the short style. “It’s worn in a short, blunt-ish line that’s cut to just above the jawline. It’s very relaxed and effortless,” hairstylist Joel Goncalves told Elle. Maybe that history helps explain why the hairstyle feels simultaneously so laidback and polished. When executed right, a person looks like they just happened to roll out of bed looking perfectly fabulous.

The French bob is the kind of chic hairstyle that feels incredibly timeless. It can be adapted for almost any face shape or hair textureand can be styled in a variety of ways. “The French bob remains an iconic hairstyle, offering instant style and an air of trés chic to those who embrace it,” celebrity hairstylist Trace Henningsen told InStyle. “Its clean lines and minimalist appeal make it a versatile option that can seamlessly transition from summer to fall.” It’s also very similar to Charlize Theron’s bold bob style that is perfect for older women.

It’s a classic style, but there are a few key qualities that make the version of the French bob that Scarlett Johansson and Jenna Bush Hager are wearing that feels charmingly updated. “Scarlett’s bob is a beautiful example of the modern French bob — shorter around the jaw with soft, texture and movement rather than a perfectly polished finish,” hairstylist Fabian Lliguin told Harper’s Bazaar. “What makes it feel so wearable is that it doesn’t look overly constructed. The deep side part and tousled waves give the cut a relaxed, lived-in quality, while the shorter length keeps it feeling fresh and modern for autumn.” Best of all, the softness makes it the perfect alternative to the outdated bob haircut you should avoid in 2027.