Ever since Mikey Madison won Best Actress at the 2025 Oscars (at just 25, no less) for her role as Ani in Anora, I’ve been curious what her next Academy Awards red carpet moment would look like. Tonight, Sunday, March 15, the actress returns to the Dolby Theatre—as a 2026 presenter—and if there’s one thing Madison consistently gets right on the red carpet, it’s the hair. This year she did a complete 180. Madison arrived with long, dark, tousled waves and a dramatic deep side part, a much sultrier shift from last year’s sleek bun and soft baby-pink glam.
The deep side part and glossy, brushed-out waves feel very Old Hollywood, with a slightly undone twist that reads cooler for 2026. Paired with fresh, understated makeup—luminous skin, softly defined eyes, and a muted rose lip—the overall effect feels undeniably seductive. And that vampy red, high-slit gown really drives the mood home.
