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The 2017 Met Gala Beauty Looks We'll Be Talking About For Weeks

The Oscars of fashion is officially underway and as expected, our favorite celebrities came to slay in their best Commes des Garcon-inspired ensembles. And since no outfit is complete without an equally fab hair and makeup look, we're giving a round of applause to these A-list beauty queens. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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Nicki Minaj

The “No Frauds” rapper’s megawatt smile is coated in glittery red lipstick and her eyes are accented with long, luscious lashes. 

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross rocks a look to remember at the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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Serena Williams

The mother-to-be let her baby bump glow shine through minimal makeup and a slicked back bob. 

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Joan Smalls

The model’s faux jewelry make this a look to remember on the red carpet. 

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Thandie Newton

The Westworld star’s dramatic smoky eye and floral headpiece are a standout combo for sure! 

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Solange Knowles

The Grammy Award winner’s bold brows and luminous skin are top notch makeup goals. 

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Helen Lasichanh

The mother of four kept things simple on the beauty front with a braided top knot and cat eye makeup. 

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Lala Anthony

The “unbreakable” actress and TV host smoldered in dewy nighttime makeup and a wispy ponytail.

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Halle Berry

The Oscar winner came to slay in a romantic updo and sparkly smoky eye makeup. 

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Kerry Washington
The “Scandal” actress smoldered on the red carpet in a sleek and short bob, created by celeb stylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew.
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Janelle Monae
The actress and singer’s bedazzled pixie, styled by Nikki Nelms, left quite the impression.
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John Shearer
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Zendaya Coleman
The singer and actress’ tresses were teased to perfection while her coral lip was the perfect compliment to her sweeping gown.
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Mary J. Blige

The newly single singer hit the red carpet in a short cut, styled by Kim Kimble. 

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Taylor Hill
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Naomi Campbell

The legendary model took a break from her signature long hair and instead, opted for a chic bob. 

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Jourdan Dunn

The British beauty looked runway ready in a textured ponytail and electric blue eyeliner. 

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Ruth Negga

The Loving actress paired her designer frock with straight back cornrows. 

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Cynthia Erivo

The Tony-Award winning singer and actress made quite the statement in a cotton white afro. 

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Ben Gabbe
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Lupita Nyong’o

Anyone else obsessed with the actress’ rainbow eyeshadow?! 

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