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Barb from Stranger Things Had the Best Red Carpet Transformation

Barb from Stranger Things Had the Best Red Carpet Transformation

Okay, so Sofia Vergara wasn’t the only one switching things up on the SAG Awards red carpet last night. We almost didn’t recognize Barb, er, Shannon Purser, from Netflix’s sci-fi Stranger Things. Because we’re used to seeing her in huge glasses and plaid button-up shirts, we totally didn’t expect this transformation.


Purser looked like a bombshell in a custom Christian Siriano off-the-shoulder black dress, bright red lipstick and super dramatic winged eyeliner. And the hair, oh the hair. Her ginger-colored locks were done in an old Hollywood glamour style reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe.

No wonder Christian Siriano couldn’t stop raving about her look on Twitter. You’re not alone if you’re still picking your jaw up off the floor.

Slay, Shannon, slay.

What do you think about Barb’s IRL transformation? Tweet us @BritandCo!

(Photos via David Livingston/Getty)

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