Even award shows can’t escape the “New Year, New You” mantra. After announcing a name change starting in 2026, the 32nd Annual Actor Awards (formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards) also has a red carpet theme for the first time. Created in collaboration with Elle, the “Reimagining Hollywood Glamour from the ‘20s and ‘30s” dress code has celebrities, along with their stylists and glam teams, paying homage to the decades’ biggest stars and fashion trends. Think beads, fringe, and bias-cut dresses. Of course, the 2026 Actors Awards best beauty looks also channel the Jazz Age’s most popular makeup and hairstyles.
Kicking things off strong, Abbott Elementary star, Sheryl Lee Ralph, honored legendary singer Josephine Baker with her sleek pixie cut that was styled in finger waves and accented with a kiss curl. Meanwhile, Marty Supreme actor, Odessa A’zion, channeled the ‘20s silent film stars with her bold, straight-shaped brows. One Battle After Another star, Chase Infiniti, channeled flappers with her beaded headpiece. And those are just a few examples of how Hollywood’s biggest stars are embracing the night’s theme.
Keep reading to see the best beauty looks from the 2026 Actors Awards red carpet.
Jenna OrtegaKevin Mazur/Getty Images
A dark red cupid’s bow lip defined the makeup of the ‘20s, so of course Ortega had to put her signature goth glam spin on it. The Wednesday star opted for a chestnut liner for a cool, moody ombré effect.
Teyana Taylor Neilson Barnard/Getty Images
Taylor’s dramatic smoky winged eye is a modern take on the “sad eye” makeup of the roaring ‘20s.
Emma Stone Frazer Harrison/WireImage/Getty Images
Yes, red carpet hair can be effortless, low-key, and cool. Take Stone’s low, knotted bun by Mara Roszak for example. The hairstylist used her brand RÕZ Hair Care to nail the “modern,” “swept-back,” look.
Key Products Used: RÕZ Root Lift Spray.
Kate Hudson Amy Sussman/Getty Images
There are plenty of retro vibes in Hudson’s voluminous, bouncy blowout created by Marcus Francis using Joico products. For makeup, the Song Sung Blue star went for fluttery lashes and rosy-pink cheeks, which makeup artist Tonya Brewer created with Beauty pie makeup and skin care.
Key Products Used: Joico Dream Blowout Glass 72-Hour Frizz Fighter, Beauty Pie Supercheek in Fresh Faced.
Chase InfinitiNeilson Barnard/Getty Images
Infiniti went full-on flapper with her beaded headpiece that perfectly matched her custom Louis Vuitton gown. For makeup, Amber Dreadon went with smudged eyeliner, a nude lip, and flawless velvet skin. She prepped the actor’s complexion with Curél Japanese Skin Care ahead of her makeup application.
Key Products Used: Curél Japanese Skin Care Intensive Face Moisturizer Cream.
Sarah PidgeonKevin Mazur/Getty Images
Pidgeon’s tousled low ponytail and minimal blush-toned makeup is so Carolyn Bessette Kennedy-coded. With the makeup look so minimal and skin-focused, the Love Story star’s makeup artist, Emily Cheng, prepped her complexion with NuFACE’s Trinity+ sculpting tool, and used Beautyblender tools to perfectly blend her base.
Key Products Used: NuFACE Trinity+, Beautyblender Original Makeup Sponge.
Odessa A’zionNeilson Barnard/Getty Images
The Marty Supreme actor’s straight brows are a direct reference to the style favored by ‘20s silent film stars.
Sheryl Lee RalphAmy Sussman/Getty Images
As an homage to Josephine Baker, Ralph wore her hair in a sleek pixie cut complete with finger waves and a kiss curl.
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