Did Ellie Goulding Just Have the Most *Iconic* Bad Hair Day in Nyc? (With a Certain Someone in Tow)

Alright, darlings, let’s spill the tea on our favorite mess, Ellie Goulding, who just had what can only be described as an epic bad hair day while braving the chaotic winds of New York City. Did someone send the wind to take revenge on her entire vibe? Because it looks like it.

Our girl, now 39, was spotted strutting through the streets with her significantly younger beau, who looks like he’d struggle with a pram, let’s be real. Fresh face? Yes. But her hair? It needed a whole salon intervention — or at least a solid brush. But alas, it’s just wind? What a convenient excuse.

Oh, and trailing behind them was their three-month-old baby, Iris. Because why not throw a toddler into the mix of this chaotic stroll? And in case you’re counting, there's also four-year-old Arthur from her previous marriage to the guy who scrambles eggs for a living. Real A-list material, that one.

In a moment of relatability, Ellie made a bold fashion choice with an England top, clearly gearing up for the World Cup spirit, because nothing screams 'football fanatic' quite like a disheveled hairdo and the stench of street food. Meanwhile, her beau opted for a sleeveless white vest — adorable, but who specifically asked for that view?

This little escapade follows her performance at England’s World Cup quarter-final against Norway. And let’s not forget they flitted into the Big Apple just in time for the ultra-exclusive wedding of the century between a pop goddess and an NFL star — yes, I’m talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, in case you’ve been off the grid. Can you imagine Ellie nervously meeting Taylor and thinking, ‘Please don’t act like a t*t, Ellie’? The audacity* to stress about herself in that moment!

In conclusion, this whirlwind trip and her hair drama is just another day in the chaotic life of a pop star. Keep it messy, Ellie. It’s clearly your brand now.

—Dahlia