The Chic Red Carpet Hair Look Olivia Munn Should Wear More Often

Olivia Munn has officially joined the ranks of celebs who have mastered the art of the slicked-back bun. Though the actress often defaults to wearing her hair down for formal events, she looks particularly stunning with an elegant low bun. She rocked this sleek style for the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  The look, created by LA stylist Cherilyn Farris, was the perfect complement to her custom white Fendi gown. Bonus? Her pulled-back hair revealed glittering earrings crafted by New York jewelry brand MARLI.

She re-upped the low bun, paired with a high-neck, low-back gown, in a February 2025 Instagram post, drawing complimentary comments from fans. "AHHHHH!!🔥," wrote New York City-based brand consultant Yael Qint. Television personality Jeannie Mai weighed in, too, writing, "Stunning mama🖤." 

In this iteration, Munn let some tendrils loose to frame her face, adding a relaxed element to the look. Munn's striking gown was showcased by the minimalist hairstyle, which swept her tresses up to reveal the gown's dramatic open back — proof that sometimes less is a whole lot more.

This modern, refined look is a great choice for Olivia Munn, whose style runs toward dramatic, classic looks. The simple look accents her striking bone structure and pairs well with the bold, sculptural gowns that flatter her natural lines. If the messy bun is perfect for when you don't feel like looking overly put together, this slightly more polished version is sophisticated enough for the red carpet. 

Munn looked similarly fabulous in a low ponytail for the 2024 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, a 'do which also featured a few loose, face-framing pieces and a sophisticated symmetrical style. The key is that these looks leave the focus on her facial features and statement gowns — though she did finish her ponytail look off with a sweet ribbon bow detail.

That's why we wish Munn would rock this "clean girl" bun more often. The traditional and sophisticated style lets her beautiful features take center stage. A few wispy pieces added a little extra visual interest to the look, elevating the low bun and keeping it from feeling too fussy. For Munn fans looking to recreate this style, TikTok has the ultimate low-bun hack for a style that stays.