Maestro, Saltburn, and Barbie Take Home Top Honors at Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

Netlfix’s Maestro and Amazon MGM Studios’ Saltburn took home top honors at the 11th annual Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. The prestigious ceremony held at The Beverly Hilton celebrated the outstanding achievements of talented artists in the film and television industry.

Maestro, directed by Bradley Cooper, emerged as the champion in the Best Period and/or Character Make-up and Special Make-up Effects categories. On the other hand, Emerald Fennell’s darkly comic thriller, Saltburn, won the Best Contemporary Make-up and Contemporary Hair Styling awards, proving its creative brilliance in the industry.

In another delightful achievement, Barbie won the Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling award. Directed by Great Gerwig, this Warner Bros’ megahit added another accolade to its impressive collection.

Regrettably, none of the film winners were present at the Beverly Hilton to accept their well-deserved trophies. Their dedication and talent have significantly contributed to the success of the films but circumstances prevented them from being there in person.

The Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards have been a reliable predictor of the Best Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar, with the film winners often going on to claim the prestigious Academy Award. However, for the first time since 2014, the trend was broken this year, with the Oscar going to The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Although Maestro is the only MUAHS winner nominated for the Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar, it faces tough competition from Golda, Oppenheimer, Poor Things, and Society of the Snow.

The 2023 MUAHS ceremony showcased remarkable talent and outstanding artistry, with honors presented to films such as Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Whale, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. These winners left an indelible mark with their exceptional character hair and makeup work.

Comedian and Young Sheldon co-star Melissa Peterman delighted the audience with her hilarious hosting skills for the ceremony. In her opening remarks, she playfully joked about her enthusiasm to be back among the “beautiful people” at The Beverly Hilton.

A slight mix-up occurred early in the ceremony when presenter Kate Linder accidentally announced the wrong winner for the Make-Up prize. However, the lighthearted moment showcased the genuine camaraderie among the artists and presenters, with co-presenter John Brotherton playfully teasing the situation.

After the mix-up, the Best Make-Up for Daytime award was rightfully presented to Swanthula Boulet and Dracmorda Boulet for their exceptional work on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. The Young and the Restless eventually won in their respective category, with Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, and Diana Santana taking home the Best Hair Styling award.

The television series winners were The Morning Show for best Contemporary Hair Styling, The Idol for best Contemporary Make-Up, The Crown for best Period and/or Character Make-Up, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story for best Period and/or Character Hair Styling, and The Last of Us for best Special Make-Up Effects.

Dancing with the Stars dominated the Television Special, One Hour or More Live Program Series categories, winning three awards for Contemporary Make-Up, Contemporary Hair Styling, and Period and/or Character Hair Styling. However, Saturday Night Live broke their potential sweep, winning the Best Special Make-Up Effects and Period and/or Character Make-Up awards.

American Horror Story: Delicate won awards for Best Hair Styling and Best Make-Up in the Commercials & Music Videos categories. Finally, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical impressed in the Theatrical Hair Styling and Make-Up categories.

The 2024 MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards recognized two icons in the industry. Kevin Haney, an Oscar- and Emmy-winning makeup artist, was honored for his incredible work on notable productions such as Driving Miss Daisy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Hocus Pocus 2. Ora T. Green, an Emmy-nominated hair stylist, was celebrated for her contributions to productions such as Star Trek: Nemesis, Blade, and Good Times.

Several esteemed friends and colleagues paid tribute to the accomplished award recipients. The heartfelt speeches and videos honored the incredible talent and incredible impact of these artists, showcasing their unparalleled contributions to the industry.

The evening also included a touching “In Memoriam” segment, paying tribute to the exceptional artists we bid farewell to in recent times. The industry honored exceptional individuals like Karl Wesson, Enoch Harold Williams IV, Sandra Zupan-Crest, Lisa Marie Rennick, James Scribner, Voni Hinkle-Vrooman, Staci J. Witt, Kathleen Lynch, Joyce Westmore, Caryl Codon, Peter Kukla, Byrd Holland, Mario Duran, Mary Kraus, Craig Smith, and Susan Germaine, who made remarkable contributions to the world of makeup and hairstyling.

The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild, established in 1937, serves as a professional home to over 2,300 artisans working in the entertainment industry worldwide. Their dedication to their craft and commitment to achieving excellence continue to shape the industry’s future.

Here is the complete list of winners at the 2024 MUAHS Awards:

• Feature Length Motion Pictures

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up – Maestro – Siân Grigg, Jackie Risotto, Elisa Tallerico, Nicky Pattison-Illum

Best Special Make-Up Effects – Maestro – Kazu Hiro, Siân Grigg, Duncan Jarman, Mike Mekash

Best Period Hair Styling and/or Character Hair Styling – Barbie – Ivana Primorac, Marie Larkin, Clare Corsick

Best Contemporary Make-Up – Saltburn – Siân Miller, Laura Allen

Best Contemporary Hair Styling – Saltburn – Siân Miller, Laura Allen

Television Series – Limited, Miniseries or Movie for Television

Best Special Make-Up Effects – The Last of Us – Barrie Gower, Paul Spateri, Sarah Gower, Paula Eden

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling – Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – Nic Collins, Giorgio Galliero

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up – The Crown – Cate Hall, Emilie Yong-Mills, Debbie Ormrod, Stacey Holman

Best Contemporary Make-Up – The Idol – Kirsten Sage Coleman, Mandy Artusato, Jessie Bishop, Erin Blinn

Best Contemporary Hair Styling – The Morning Show – Nicole Venables, Jennifer Petrovich, Janine Thompson, Lona Vigi

Television Special, One Hour or More Live Program Series

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up – Saturday Night Live – Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Joanna Pisani

Best Contemporary Hair Styling – Dancing with the Stars – Kimi Messina, Joe Matke, Amber Nicholle Maher, Marion Rogers

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling – Dancing with the Stars – Kimi Messina, Dwayne Ross, Joe Matke, Brittany Spaulding

Best Contemporary Make-Up – Dancing with the Stars – Julie Socash, Donna Bard, Lois Harriman, Sarah Woolf

Commercials & Music Videos

Best Hair Styling – American Horror Story: Delicate – Joe Matke, Jeri Baker, Johnny Lomeli

Best Make-Up – American Horror Story: Delicate – Kerry Ann Herta, Jason Collins, Alyssa Morgan, Orlando Marin

Theatrical Productions (Live Stage)

Best Make-Up – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Robyn-Marie Rebbe, Chloe Nil Acerol, Ashley Roller, Angelina Avallone

Best Hair Styling – Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical – Robyn-Marie Rebbe, Chloe Nil Acerol, Elizabeth Printz, Thomas Augustine

Children and Teen Television Programming

Best Hair Styling – The Santa Clauses – Anissa Emily Salazar, Nina Adado, Morgan Ferrando, Patricia Lansingh

Best Make-Up – American Born Chinese – Jorjee Linda Douglass, Mara Rouse, Nicole Hawkyard, Ralis Kahn

Daytime Television Game Show or Talk Show

Best Hair Styling – The Young and the Restless – Lauren Mendoza, Justin Jackson, Michelle Corona, Diana Santana

Best Make-Up – The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula – Swanthula Boulet, Dracmorda Boulet