The Academy Awards red carpet was filled with subtle looks that caught attention. This year attendees went with “modern minimalism.” It was a mix of simple and bold elements. While most people usually stare at the dresses, the hair and makeup wasn’t missed this time around.

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Emma Stone wore a side-parted bob with bevelled ends. Styled by Mara Roszak, the style had a nostalgic ’90s blowout vibe that felt new. Her makeup was soft with a shiny silver eyeshadow. Meanwhile, Elle Fanning, a first-time nominee, showcased a soft look. Her face was framed by a tidy, ballerina-style bun. Her makeup, which included natural skin, enhanced lashes, and delicate pink tones, complemented her Givenchy gown.

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Wunmi Mosaku’s look featured a highlighted inner-corner eye-shadow that went with her glittering green gown. Her braided sculptural updo framed her face beautifully. Anna Hathaway paired her floor length valentino gown with a soft-glam makeup style, which consists of a soft, brown smokey eye and a touch of blush on the apples of her cheeks.

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The 2026 Oscar night beauty looks combined refined and simple styles. Here are more beauty looks from the red carpet.

Anne Hathaway

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Jessie Buckley

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Chase Infiniti

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Nicole Kidman

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Audrey Nuna

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Demi Moore

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Heidi Klum

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Mikey Madison

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Teyana Taylor

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Misty Copeland

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Rose Byrne

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Barbie Ferreira

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The Screen Actors Guild Awards now referred to as the Actor Awards, returned for its 32nd annual ceremony, awarding the best performances in film and television. For the 2026 event, a red-carpet theme inspired by Old Hollywood glamour was introduced, giving the celebrities a particular direction of style to display.

As actors gathered for the ceremony in Los Angeles, many interpreted the theme not only in their outfits but through their hair and makeup choices. From soft waves to glowing skin and bold lips, these were some of the best beauty looks seen on the red carpet.

Eiza González

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The actress arrived with a classic beauty look that nodded to Old Hollywood. Her hair was styled in a deep side part with loose, bouncy waves, with one side tucked neatly behind her ear. For makeup, she wore bold red lipstick that stood out. Her brows were softly arched to create a lifted effect, while the rest of the makeup was kept calm with matte skin and neutral shades.

Teyana Taylor

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Teyana Taylor leaned into her signature glam with a short, wavy pixie cut. Her makeup, created by artist Yeika Olivia, featured a smoky eye paired with an ombré glossy lip. The look highlighted the bold beauty style she is known for.

Jenna Ortega

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Jenna went for warm brown tones, with makeup done by Melanie Inglessis. After months of wearing bleached brows, the actress returned to her natural dark brown eyebrows. Her hair was worn in loose waves with a side-part.

Dove Cameron

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She chose a darker beauty look for the evening. Her makeup featured a deep burgundy lip paired with defined black eyeliner. Her dark hair was styled in a middle part, with both sides tucked behind her ears before flowing down her back behind her strapless gown.

Sarah Pidgeon

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Her makeup was done by Emily Cheng, it focused on neutral tones with a natural finish. The look centered on dewy skin and softly shaped brows. Her dark blonde hair was styled in loose waves and gathered into a low ponytail, with a few pieces left out at the sides of her face.

Demi Moore

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She styled her hair in a neat all-back bun with a center part. Her makeup featured a soft pink lip, a touch of blush on the cheeks, and darker, defined brows.

Parker Posey

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Parker Posey embraced a feminine beauty on the red carpet. Her makeup, created by Jo Baker, highlighted a glowy complexion paired with spiky lashes that added definition to the eyes. Shades of pink were blended across the eyelids, lower lash line, and cheeks, adding a little bit of youthful glow. For hair, it was styled in a bouncy blowout that added volume.

Chase Infiniti

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She paired her beauty look with a headpiece that matched her outfit. Beneath it, her hair was styled to fall behind her shoulders, with a soft swoop at one side. For makeup, she wore feathered brows and warm brown tones across the eyes, with a brown liner used to define the lash line with a hint of bluish shimmer. Her lips were kept neutral, while a touch of blush added color to the cheeks.

Emma Stone

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Emma chose a soft look for the evening. Her bob was pulled back loosely, allowing a few strands to fall naturally around her face. Her makeup followed the same pattern, featuring pink lips and a light shimmer across the eyelids. A thin winged liner added gentle definition to the eyes.

Kate Hudson

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Kate went for a soft, glowing look. Her hair was styled with a center part and loose waves towards the lengths. For makeup, she chose a luminous skin, shimmery eyes, and full lashes.