The nominees for Best Costume Design at the 97th Academy Awards Oscars 2025
March 25, 2025
A Glimpse at the 2025 Makeup and Hairstyling Nominees
The nominees for Best Make-up and Hairstyling at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars 2025)
Nominees are here
- Donald Mowat, Love Larson, Eva von Bahr for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Winner)
- Francesco Pegoretti, Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier for Dune: Part Two
- Heike Merker, Linda Eisenhamerová for The Last Showgirl
- Matiki Anoff, Larry M. Cherry, Kenneth Walker for Nickel Boys
- Patrick Wiley, Peter Swords King, Tai Tseng for Wild Robot
Masters of Transformation
Francesco Pegoretti, born March 3, 1975 (age 50), an Italian hairstylist, teams with Nadia Stacey, born July 22, 1980 (age 44), for The Last Showgirl. Pegoretti’s personal life is low-key in Rome, his business fueled by fashion houses collaborating productions. Stacey, a Brit with a bustling London lifestyle, thrives on steady employment project-based gigs. Their Showgirl design—think Making Showgirl’s hairstyles—blends grit and glam, earning Golden Globe buzz. Across the desert, Mark Coulier, born May 9, 1964 (age 60), crafts Mark Coulier Dune: Part Two. A divorced dad in London, his business leans on prosthetics artists, nailing Behind-the-scene of Two’s epic looks with 3D modeling. Critics’ choice loves his detail—could the odds on which film will win Hairstyling favor him? These artists transform stars, proving makeup’s more than skin-deep.
Crafting Character Through Craft
Heike Merker, born October 15, 1970 (age 54), a German gem, and Linda Eisenhamerová, born June 22, 1985 (age 39), from Prague, shine with Linda Eisenhamerová The Last Showgirl. Merker’s minimalist lifestyle suits her business, a hub for ethical sourcing materials. Single, she mentors via mentorship programs. Eisenhamerová, married, juggles kids and freelance work, using tools software for precision. Meanwhile, Matiki Anoff, born August 8, 1972 (age 52), and Larry M. Cherry, born January 14, 1960 (age 65), tackle Kenneth Walker Nickel Boys. Anoff’s NYC business thrives on diversity inclusion teams, her single personal life artsy. Cherry, a vet two hairstylist, lives simply in Atlanta, mastering Boys hair styling. Their Challenges in Boys’ gritty realism has Guild awards buzzing—any predictions winner here?
Wild Innovations and Timeless Styles
Patrick Wiley, born September 20, 1978 (age 46), and Peter Swords King, born June 5, 1955 (age 69), join Tai Tseng, born March 30, 1980 (age 45), for Tai Tseng Wild Robot. Wiley’s Cali lifestyle is chill, his business big on sustainability initiatives. Divorced, he sketches with sketching drawing skills. King, a Brit with television series accolades, lives quietly with his partner, nailing Robot special effects makeup. Tseng, a Taiwanese-American single dad, runs a business with virtual fitting rooms, drawing Inspiration behind Robot’s character from steampunk. Their work’s a comparison nominees’ works standout—BAFTA nominations best overlap with nominees agree. Could this creative license films’ spark snag the Oscar? Fans on Instagram Pinterest as platforms think so, making it a cosplay community hit.
How the Magic Gets Judged
So, how is judged at the Oscars? The voting process Awards demands eligibility criteria submissions—no recycled looks from documentary features nominations or short films awards. Live-action vs. animated differences matter; animated recognition like Wild Robot shines. Stage to screen adaptations challenges test artists like Mowat, who uses augmented reality visualization. Union representation ensures labor conditions artists stay fair, while women contributions and LGBTQ+ voices—like Anoff’s—boost diversity. Budget allocation gets tricky with custom-made rented pieces, but sponsorships help. Social media’s role promoting work amps buzz, yet copyright issues inspiration loom—any plagiarism accusations industry fears? Digital archiving preserves efforts, maybe even as NFTs blockchain technology design ownership.
