Julia Garner channels Madonna at the VMAs

She completed the transformation with voluminous, undone curls and a bold red lip inspired by Madonna’s signature beauty looks from the ’80s and ’90s.Hairstylist Bobby Eliot told PEOPLE that he wanted to reference Madonna without making Garner look like she was wearing a costume.Bobby shared, "Because the fashion itself carries such a strong reference, I wanted the hair to complement it without feeling overly styled or costume-like.

Keeping some softness and imperfection in the texture gave the entire look a freshness that felt right for Julia.""He explained that he studied Madonna’s original looks before adapting their shape, texture and movement for Julia.

"It was about so much more than just hair or fashion.

There was this confidence, freedom and fearlessness to everything she did.

The beauty was glamorous and considered, but it also had an attitude and effortlessness that made it feel incredibly modern," Bobby said.

Julia Garner gave fans a major Madonna throwback at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.The star joined Madonna during the singer’s opening performance on Sunday, September 27, at Los…