Best Beauty Looks From the 2026 Actor Awards Red Carpet

Chase Infiniti

Chase Infiniti played into the night’s 1920s theme with a delicate beaded headpiece. Hairstylist Coree Moreno for L’Oréal Paris called the vibe “New-Age Hollywood,” blending a hime cut influence with soft waves.

Sarah Pidgeon

The Love Story star went understated in the best way. She wore her blond hair pulled back into an effortless low knot with soft, face-framing pieces. Hairstylist David von Cannon said the dress “inspired everything,” aiming for clean lines up top with gathering low to mirror the silhouette.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

The Abbott Elementary star never misses, and this carpet was no exception. Celebrity hairstylist Sharif Poston and makeup artist Janice (@janice.mua) shared behind-the-scenes content ahead of the show, noting in the caption that her look channeled “1920s Josephine Baker.” Ralph wore a sculpted pixie styled into a glossy finger wave, pairing it with defined eyes and luminous skin for a modern take on classic Hollywood glamour.

Parker Posey

Posey brought soft, playful energy to the Actor Awards carpet. Paired with her flowing pink gown, the glam leaned fresh and dewy, with pastel lavender swept across the lids, a juicy pink flush on the cheeks and spiky, statement lashes. Makeup artist Jo Baker was behind the look.

Jenna Ortega

Ortega leaned into her signature moody glam at the Actor Awards, teaming up with celebrity makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis for a full face of Dior Beauty.

The lip stole the show. To bring it to life, she lined the lips in a greige tone, layered on Rouge Dior On Stage 496 ($48) and tapped Lip Glow Oil in Black Cherry ($42) at the center for dimension.

Teyana Taylor

Taylor owned the Actor Awards carpet with glam by makeup artist Yeika Olivia for L’Oréal Paris. Olivia took cues from the sculptural lines of the gown, dialing up a smoked-out liner moment while keeping the skin glossy, lifted and snatched.

There’s much to love, but a few standouts you definitely need to copy. She layered Lumi Glotion in 904 ($18) under Taylor’s makeup for a subtle glow and swept Lumi Glotion XL ($30) across the body so the glow didn’t stop at the jawline. The skin looked almost filtered, thanks to Infallible Blurfection Loose Setting Powder ($16), which softened the look of pores, and a final mist of Infallible 3-Second Setting Spray ($14) to lock everything in place.

Odessa A’Zion

Odessa A’zion let her curls live their best life at the Actor Awards, sweeping them into a textured, slightly undone updo with tendrils spiraling around her face. The volume at the crown added height, while the loose ringlets kept the look romantic with just the right amount of edge.

Dove Cameron

Dove Cameron let a deep, wine-stained lip anchor her entire look at the Actor Awards. Against luminous skin and softly sculpted eyes, the saturated shade created striking contrast (and looked very 1920s) without overwhelming her features.

Paige DeSorbo

Paige DeSorbo stepped onto the Actor Awards carpet in full bronzy glam, courtesy of celebrity makeup artist Taylor Fitzgerald using bestsellers from Maybelline New York. A couple must-knows: Cloudtopia Cheek & Lip Mousse in Toasted Sky ($10), a richly pigmented yet effortlessly blendable formula that delivers a seamless, diffused flush, and Lash Sensational Body Mascara ($14), which gave her lashes bold, camera-ready volume.

Ali Larter

Ahead of the Actor Awards red carpet, makeup artist Kelsey Deenihan Fisher prepped Ali Larter’s complexion with the LYMA Laser PRO. The device uses low-level near-infrared laser technology to support collagen production over time, making consistent use key. Judging by her smooth, radiant glow under the lights, the long-game approach clearly paid off.

As for the lip, which was one of the focal points of the look, Fisher used Armani Beauty Lip Power Longwear Lipstick ($48) in the shade 404, topped with Prisma Glass ($40) in the shade 06.