Julianne Hough Unveils Bold Eyebrow Transformation for New Movie Role

The actress says 'goodbye to my eyebrows' as she prepares for her part in Maggie Gyllenhaal's upcoming film 'The Bride'.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Actress Julianne Hough has undergone a dramatic eyebrow transformation, trading in her signature bushy brows for a razor-thin, 90s-inspired look as she prepares to star in Maggie Gyllenhaal's new gothic romance film 'The Bride'. Hough shared a video on Instagram showing the makeup process of sculpting her brows into a sleek, sharply defined arch.

Why it matters

Hough's bold eyebrow change is part of her preparation for the lead role in 'The Bride', Gyllenhaal's highly anticipated follow-up to her Oscar-nominated film 'The Lost Daughter'. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, and Penelope Cruz, heightening anticipation for the gothic romance.

The details

In the video Hough posted, a makeup artist is seen carefully sweeping a deep, smoky eyeshadow across her lids as her brows are expertly sculpted into a sleek, sharply defined arch. Alongside the video, Hough wrote: 'Goodbye Eyebrows @thebridgemovie.' The Bride follows a 'lonely Frankenstein' who travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a scientist to create a companion for him, leading to 'Murder! Possession! A wild and radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance!'

  • Hough shared the video of her eyebrow transformation on February 25, 2026.

The players

Julianne Hough

A 37-year-old actress who is set to star in the upcoming film 'The Bride'.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

The writer and director of 'The Bride', which is the follow-up to her Oscar-nominated film 'The Lost Daughter'.

Christian Bale

An acclaimed actor who is part of the ensemble cast of 'The Bride'.

Jessie Buckley

An Irish actress who is also starring in 'The Bride' and is having a breakout moment after her BAFTA-winning performance in 'Hamnet'.

Penelope Cruz

A renowned Spanish actress who is part of the star-studded cast of 'The Bride'.

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What they’re saying

“Jessie Buckley really is having a moment. Hot on the heels of her BAFTA-winning turn in Hamnet, the Irish actress joins the likes of Christian Bale, Julianne Hough and Jake Gyllenhaal in the upcoming horror romance, The Bride! - which I can't wait for! It's the follow-up to writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal's Oscar-nominated debut, The Lost Daughter, so it's safe to say expectations are high.”

— Nicky Morris, TV & Film Editor (HELLO!)

The takeaway

Julianne Hough's dramatic eyebrow transformation for her role in the highly anticipated gothic romance film 'The Bride' showcases the lengths actors will go to fully embody a character. Her bold new look is sure to generate buzz and heighten anticipation for Maggie Gyllenhaal's follow-up to her acclaimed directorial debut.