An Ode to Tessa Thompson’s Best Ethereal Beauty Moments

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By Samantha Callender · Updated October 23, 2020

Tessa Thompson is an actress who has appeared on the screens of some of your favorite shows and movies. Whether it’s a Tyler Perry flick, or starring alongside talents such as Michael B. Jordan or Lakeith Stanfield, Thompson has undoubtedly made her mark in Hollywood as an actress. Aside from her on-screen chops, Thompson has also flexed her beauty versatility on numerous red carpets. Whether it’s rocking braids, long tresses, or a bold makeup, she continues to top best-dressed lists. In celebration of her latest flick to hit the screen, Sorry to Bother You, in which she plays an eccentric artist, we’ve decided to take a stroll down memory lane and comb through our favorite beauty moments. Check it out!

Deep Curls

In 2014, Thompson appeared at the “Interstellar” premiere serving full body and loads of volume.

Retro Glamour

Back in 2015, Thompson dropped by the MOCA Gala presented by Louis Vuitton in L.A. in this sleek number. Her glowing skin and red lip tied it all together.

Sleek and Simple

When Thompson appeared at The Broad Museum Black Tie Inaugural Dinner in 2015, her sleek tresses with a slight curl on the end were a perfect mix of casual glam.

Simple and Glam

Tessa let’s her natural curls roam free during her appearance at The Shakespeare Center in L.A. in 2015, adding just a simple clip to the upper half. On the beat she gives us a boy-brow and a red lip that are simple yet bold looks.

Braided Glory

While attending the Rodarte Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week, Thompson takes a simple braided look and makes it her own with this gorgeous braided crown.

Classic and Elegant

Thompson opts for classic Hollywood style at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Her updo and paired with soft red smokey eyes and a simple updo is a twist on a never-fail style.

Flower Power

At the premiere of “Woodshock” in 2017, Thompson updated her braided crown with blue flowers. She topped it all off with a natural beat and a soft glow.

Finger Waves

In 2017 the starlet hit the “Thor: Ragnarok” premiere with a finger wave bob and soft berry lips for a sophisticated look.

Mini Pompadour

Thompson showed up to Elle’s Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration in 2017 with this elegant pompadour paired with a plum lip and vintage-glam style.

Cornrows

We’re always here for a cornrow moment on a red carpet and during a Golden Globes after party earlier this year, Thompson didn’t disappoint.

Blue Liner

At the “Sorry To Bother You” premiere in January, Thompson turns up the color quotient on a classic winged-liner look by swapping it with electric blue.

Black and White

At the “Annihilation” premiere this February, Thompson appeared in a flowing black and white dress, but it was her geometrically-inspired liner that also stood out.

Intergalactic Look

At the “A Wrinkle In Time” premiere in February, Thompson’s three-piece bun was fun and flirty, while her purple lip and winged liner made a bold makeup statement.

Casual Glam

Thompson is serving us, casual-chic vibes with this long, braided side ponytail paired with a deep and bold red lip, at a “Creed II” cast dinner in March.