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Home · Beauty

2015 Red Carpet Season's Scene Stealers

Hollywood's best brought their A-game glam to this award season's red carpets.

By Nykia D. Spradley · Updated October 27, 2020
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Gugu Mbatha-Raw

From the Golden Globes to the Grammys, this winter’s crop of breakout stars, and some of our all-time celeb faves, hit the red carpet and award show after-parties, in everything from vibrant lip shades to fun braids. Nick Barose, who dolled up Gugu Mbatha-Raw for her AAFCA Awards win, went for a feminine and glamorous look with a bit of forties flair. “It’s bold but feminine,” says Barose. 

02
Sexy Eyes, Pale Lips

Bronze or gold shadow on the lid and brow bone softens the eyes. For lips, it’s important to line them with a rich, medium brown liner. “Blend it in to prevent nude lipstick from appearing chalky,” says makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic, who created Gabrielle Union’s sultry look.

Gabrielle Union at the 46th NAACP Image Awards.

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Sexy Eyes, Pale Lips

Nicki Minaj at the 57th annual Grammy Awards.

04
Sexy Eyes, Pale Lips

Angela Bassett at the 46th NAACP Image Awards

05
Sexy Eyes, Pale Lips

Zendaya at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event.

06
Sexy Eyes, Pale Lips

Naomi Campbell at The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes After-Party.

07
Texture Play

“Patience is key when creating frizz-free curls,” explains hairstylist Brian Fisher, who coiffed Tessa Thompson’s tresses. Use a diffuser to dry, then press a lightweight oil into the top layers and separate curls in the underlayers for volume.

Tessa Thompson at the 6th Annual AAFCA Awards.

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Texture Play

Grace Gealy at the Selma New York City Premiere. 

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Texture Play

Lianne La Havas at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event.

10
Texture Play

Rosario Dawson at the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

11
Braids & Locs

Lupita Nyong’o at the 21st annual SAG Awards. 

12
Braids & Locs

Laverne Cox at the 21st Annual SAG Awards.

13
Braids & Locs

Shanola Hampton at Marina Abramovic’s Heaven Gala.

14
Braids & Locs

Teyonah Parris at the 46th NAACP Image Awards. 

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Shades of Fabu-lips

From pretty pinks to deep, seductive plums, cool lip colors cover the gamut.

Beyoncé at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Rihanna at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Ciara at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Paula Patton at the 21st Annual SAG Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Tamera Mowry-Housley at the Club MomMe Annual Fall Family Fest.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Uzo Aduba at the 46th NAACP Image Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Jordin Sparks attends the Delta Airlines Toasts 2015 Grammy Weekend.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Viola Davis at the 41st Annual People’s Choice Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Aja Naomi King at the Elle Women in Television Celebration.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Carmen Ejogo at the 15th Annual AFI Awards.

25
Shades of Fabu-lips

Rashida Jones at the 21st Annual SAG Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Kerry Washington attends The Limited Scandal Spring 2015 Launch Event.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Jhené Aiko at the 2015 Grammy Nomination Dinner.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Kat Graham at the ESSENCE Black Women in Music Event.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Keke Palmer at the MusiCares 2015 Person of the Year Gala.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Danielle Brooks at the 21st Annual SAG Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Jennifer Hudson at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Jessica White at the The Daily Front Row’s Fashion Awards.

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Shades of Fabu-lips

Jerrika Hinton at the 46th NAACP Image Awards.

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