Savannah Guthrie Debuts Shortest Bob Yet on Today, Chris McMillan Works Her Transformation

Quinn Parker here, and yes honey, I’m buzzing louder than a double espresso machine because we’ve got a bona fide hair blockbuster hitting morning TV. An over-caffeinated aunt vibes you in from the jump: Savannah Guthrie just slid into a brand-new bob that’s officially the shortest she’s rocked in years, and it’s all thanks to a cut that screams chic efficiency. The reveal happened on the September 12 episode of Today, a moment that felt part fashion show, part hair-history lesson, because the man behind the magic is none other than Chris McMillan, the stylist who gave Jennifer Aniston her iconic Rachel, and who, rumor has it, also snipped Jenna Bush Hager into a shorter, summer-ready vibe earlier this year.

Savannah’s new look arrives with a wink to the “short hair don’t care” mindset, a phrase she echoed in her social posts that same day. The moment was captured not just on-screen but on Instagram, where Savannah posted a sweet shot with Chris McMillan, pairing the new cut with Lizzo’s Good as Hell—because obviously every great hair moment deserves a motivational soundtrack. The Today host didn’t pretend to know exactly how much length she’d lose until the shears came down. In her words, she thought she might be getting a lob, something a little longer than a classic bob, but what emerged is a jaw-skimming, perimeter-healthy makeover that has fans and coworkers buzzing. And yes, she’s embracing the freedom of shorter hair with the same bright wit that fans adore.

McMillan’s work on Guthrie mirrors his celebrated approach with other celebrities, where the goal is not just a trim but a re-diagnosis of the hair’s health and silhouette. He’s famed for delivering a bob that looks effortless yet feels meticulously engineered for bounce, movement, and a breathable style that stands up to on-air lighting and a busy morning show schedule. Guthrie herself has been candid about trusting the master of disaster—her playful jab about McMillan, a nod to the transformative power of his scissors, lands with a wink: he can take hair from long to chic in a single session, and she’s clearly feeling lighter and more liberated in this new era of her hair story.

The timing is deliciously strategic, given the buzz around Jenna Bush Hager’s own recent on-air haircut by the same stylist earlier in the year. The Today team is in full reboot mode, blending polished television polish with a kid-on-Christmas-morning anticipation for viewers tuning in to see what’s new in the hosts’ beauty arsenals. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about the narrative of a morning show that evolves with its anchors, keeping viewers engaged with fresh looks and relatable glam that still reads as authentic.

This makeover also ties into the broader cultural moment—blondes with bobs remain an evergreen mood, a crisp, sunlit silhouette that reads as modern, bright, and practical for day-to-day TV life. Guthrie’s confirmation on social media that the cut is “so cute” proves the transformation lands not just as a headline but as real-time receipts that fans can celebrate in their feeds. It’s a reminder that hair, much like a well-timed joke on air, can elevate a host’s aura and the show’s energy.

What’s next on the hair frontier for Guthrie? Will we see additional tweaks as the season unfolds, perhaps more delicate layers or a refreshed color play to complement the new length? Viewers will likely be watching for subtle shifts, reactions from colleagues, and whether the shorter bob becomes the new signature on Today’s bustling morning set. The industry’s eyes stay peeled for further hair-hacking genius from McMillan and whether Guthrie’s “short hair don’t care” motto will become a recurring theme in her televised persona.

So, is this the start of a bold new chapter for Guthrie’s on-air look? The signs say yes, with a definitive nod to classic chic reimagined for the modern morning. What will Chris McMillan unleash next on the Today crew, and which co-host will be next to get a transformative trim that becomes the talk of the water cooler? Stay tuned, because the hair saga on Today is just warming up, and you know Aunt Gossip is not done spilling.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E Online, Today Show coverage, E! News interview coverage
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