Gabrielle Union [1] went all out for the 2021 Fashion Awards on Nov. 29 [2] — in more ways than one. Although the stylish multi-hyphenate initially grabbed our attention with her lime-green Valentino ballgown and cape as she waltzed down the red carpet, everything else faded away once we laid eyes on her larger-than-life bun. The true pièce de résistance, Union's sleek hairstyle consisted of a perfectly spherical updo secured with hair at the base and knotted on top.
Contrary to popular belief, Union didn't have an invisible gravity-defying orb secretly surrounding her to keep the sculptural bun in place. Thanks to hairstylist Larry Sims [3]'s expert handiwork, it stayed perched atop her head the whole night, maintaining its voluminous shape with nary a strand falling out of place. If you're ready to admire a true museum-worthy masterpiece, read ahead to take an all-angles look at Union's bun and see some behind-the-scenes videos of Sims piecing together the head-turning look.
