The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, have witnessed some remarkable moments in the history of makeup and hairstyling. Over the years, the Best Makeup category has gone through changes, and its winners have left a lasting impact. Let’s dive into the history and explore the top 10 winners of the coveted Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
The Evolution of the Best Makeup Category
The Best Makeup category has had its fair share of ups and downs. From changes in the submission and review process to expanding the number of nominees, the Oscars have constantly strived to recognize the artistry of makeup. The category was first introduced in the 54th annual Academy Awards, but even before that, exceptional makeup work in films like “7 Faces of Dr. Lao” and “Planet of the Apes” received honorary awards. However, it wasn’t until later that the category gained stability and recognition.
The List of Best Makeup and Hairstyling Winners
Here is a list of every official Academy Award winner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
- 1981: Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London)
- 1982: Sarah Monanzi, Michele Burke (Quest for Fire)
- 1984: Paul LeBlanc, Dick Smith (Amadeus)
- 1985: Michael Westmore, Zoltan Elek (Mask)
- 1986: Chris Wales, Stephan Dupuis (The Fly)
- 1987: Rick Baker (Harry and the Hendersons)
- 1988: Ve Neill, Steve La Porte, Robert Short (Beetlejuice)
- 1989: Manilo Rocchetti, Lynn Barber, Kevin Haney (Driving Miss Daisy)
- 1990: John Caglione Jr., Doug Drexler (Dick Tracy)
- 1991: Stan Winston, Jeff Dawn (Terminator 2: Judgement Day)
- 1992: Greg Cannom, Michele Burke, Matthew W. Mungle (Dracula)
- 1993: Greg Cannom, Ve Neill, Yolanda Toussieng (Mrs. Doubtfire)
- 1994: Rick Baker, Ve Neill, Yolanda Toussieng (Ed Wood)
- 1995: Peter Frampton, Paul Pattison, Lois Burwell (Braveheart)
- 1996: Rick Baker, David LeRoy Anderson (The Nutty Professor)
- 1997: Rick Baker, David LeRoy Anderson (Men in Black)
- 1998: Jenny Shircore (Elizabeth)
- 1999: Christine Blundell, Trefor Proud (Topsy Turvy)
- 2000: Rick Baker, Gail Ryan (The Grinch)
- 2001: Peter Owen, Richard Taylor (Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring)
- 2002: John E Jackson, Beatrice De Alba (Frida)
- 2003: Richard Taylor, Peter King (Lord of the Rings: Return of the King)
- 2004: Valli O’Reilly, Bill Corso (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
- 2005: Howard Berger, Tami Lane (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)
- 2006: David Martí, Montse Ribé (Pan’s Labyrinth)
- 2007: Didier Lavergne, Jan Archibald (La Vie en Rose)
- 2008: Greg Cannom (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
- 2009: Barney Burman, Mindy Hall, Joel Harlow (Star Trek)
- 2010: Rick Baker, Dave Elsey (The Wolfman)
- 2011: Mark Coulier, J Roy Helland (The Iron Lady)
- 2012: Lisa Westcott, Julie Dartnell (Les Misérables)
- 2013: Adruitha Lee, Robin Mathews (Dallas Buyers Club)
- 2014: Frances Hannon, Mark Coulier (The Grand Budapest Hotel)
- 2015: Damian Martin, Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega (Mad Max: Fury Road)
- 2016: Alessandro Bertolazzi, Giorgio Gregorini, Christopher Nelson (Suicide Squad)
- 2017: Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski, Lucy Sibbick (Darkest Hour)
- 2018: Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe, Patricia Dehaney (Vice)
- 2019: Kazuhiro Tsuji, Anne Morgan, Vivian Baker (Bombshell)
- 2020/21: Sergio López-Rivera, Mia Neal, Jamika Wilson (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom)
- 2022: Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram, Justin Raleigh (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)
- 2023: Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, Annemarie Bradley (The Whale)
Without further ado, let’s explore the top 10 most impressive winners of the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling of all time.
10. Amadeus (1984)
Amadeus, the 1984 winner, brought the iconic composer Mozart to life with its exceptional makeup and hairstyling. The intricate details and historical accuracy of the characters on screen left a lasting impression on the audience. This film showcased the power of makeup in transforming actors into historical figures and immersing viewers in their world.
Stay tuned for the next part of our series, where we will unveil more groundbreaking winners of the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
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