Makeup & nails
43 of the most memorable TIFF beauty looks
Tilda Swinton
When: 2001 premiere of ‘Teknolust’
Why we love it: Tilda Swinton was onto slicked-back hair way before the Kardashians.
Alexis Bledel
When: Premiere of ‘Tuck Everlasting’ in 2002
Why we love it: Alexis Bledel’s minimal makeup brings out her blue eyes even more.
Meg Ryan
When: ‘In the Cut’ press conference in 2003
Why we love it: These super long Q&As call for more casual makeup like Meg Ryan’s piecey bob and dewy skin.
Cameron Diaz
When: The 2005 premiere of ‘In Her Shoes’
Why we love it: For this red carpet, Cameron Diaz opted for a classic red lip.
Eva Mendes
When: ‘Trust the Man’ premiere in 2005
Why we love it: We would totally wear Eva Mendes’ bright eyeshadow today.
Gwyneth Paltrow
When: ‘Proof’ premiere in 2005
Why we love it: Gwyneth Paltrow’s sleek bun is a less fussy version of the classic red-carpet updo.
Keira Knightley
When: The premiere of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ in 2005
Why we love it: Keira Knightley’s hair is ponytail goals.
Keira Knightley
When: ‘Atonement’ screening in 2007
Why we love it: Knightley returned to TIFF with rich brown ringlets.
Jennifer Hudson
When: ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ premiere in 2008
Why we love it: Gold eye shadow is an easy way to dress up your look, just ask Jennifer Hudson.
Drew Barrymore
When: 2009 premiere of ‘Whip It’
Why we love it: This two-toned look was the must-have hair colour in 2009. Happily, it was followed by the less drastic (and difficult to maintain) ombre.
Freida Pinto
When: Premiere of ‘Miral’ in 2010
Why we love it: A few loose tendrils transforms Freida Pinto’s updo from formal to fun.
Keira Knightley
When: 2011 premiere of’ A Dangerous Method’
Why we love it: Keira Knightley never looks the same twice. See her smoky eye and bob.
Tom Hiddleston
When: 2011’s ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ premiere
Why we love it: Tom Hiddleston dyed his light brown hair black for his role in ‘The Avengers.
Emily Blunt
When: The ‘Looper’ premiere in 2012
Why we love it: As adorable as Emily Blunt walking the red carpet with beau John Kasinski was, we love her nude lip and smoky eye even more.
Emily Hampshire
When: ‘InStyle’ TIFF party in 2012
Why we love it: Canada’s Emily Hampshire loves playing up her eyes with dramatic liner…
Emma Watson
When: ‘The Perks of being a Wallflower’ 2012 premiere
Why we love it: …Almost as much as Emma Watson loves a bold lip.
Eva Mendes
When: 2012 premiere of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Why we love it: Headband!
Jada Pinkett Smith
When: Premiere of ‘Free Angela & All Political Prisoners’ in 2012
Why we love it: Jada Pinkett Smith never overdoes it on the makeup, preferring to showcase her natural glow.
Jennifer Lawrence
When: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ opening in 2012
Why we love it: Jennifer Lawrence is one of the lucky few who can pull off both blonde and brown hair. We like this hue because it brings out her blue eyes.
Lea Seydoux
When: The 2013 premiere of ‘Blue is the Warmest Color’
Why we love it: Lea Seydoux is manifique with a retro curls and a red lip.
Lupita Nyong’o
When: The premiere of ’12 Years a Slave’ in 2013
Why we love it: Then-Hollywood newcomer Lupita Nyong’o’s beauty game was already on point.
Madalina Ghenea
When: ‘Dom Hemingway’ red carpet in 2013
Why we love it: Even Kate Middleton would be jealous of Madalina Ghenea’s curls.
Olivia Wilde
When: 2013 premiere of ‘Third Person’
Why we love it: Olivia Wilde wore the perfect shade of pink lipstick for late summer in Toronto.
Reese Witherspoon
When: At the 2013 premiere of ‘Devil’s Knot’
Why we love it: Coral lipstick doesn’t have to look like you borrowed your grandma’s tube of lipstick, just ask Reese Witherspoon.
Thandie Newton
When: ‘Half of a Yellow Sun’ premiere in 2013
Why we love it: Thandie Newton demonstrated the power of a simple pony.
Amanda Seyfried
When: The premiere of ‘While We’re Young’ in 2014
Why we love it: Amanda Seyfried’s braided ponytail would look at home on this season’s runways.
Cara Delevingne
When: 2014’s premiere of ‘The Face of an Angel’
Why we love it: For her TIFF debut, Cara Delevingne went bold with a red lip and a cat eye.
Chloë Grace Moretz
When: ‘The Equalizer premiere’ in 2014
Why we love it: Chloë Grace Moretz is known for mixing soft makeup with an edgy do.
Jessica Chastain
When: 2014 ‘InStyle’ TIFF party
Why we love it: We can’t decide what we love more: Jessica Chastain’s fringe or her bold eyeliner.
Naomi Watts
When: The premiere of ‘While We’re Young’ in 2014
Why we love it: Naomi Watts is always up for a red-carpet risk like this super-side-part updo.
Priyanka Chopra
When: 2014’s premiere of ‘Mary Kom’
Why we love it: Priyanka Chopra went all out because hey, it’s TIFF!
Rose Byrne
When: ‘The Adult Beginners’ premiere in 2014
Why we love it: A bold lip doesn’t have to mean you have to resort to red. Rose Byrne shows us how to pull off purple.
Salma Hayek
When: 2014 premiere of Kahil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’
Why we love it: Salma Hayek knows when your hair is this gorgeous, you don’t need bold makeup.
Sarah Gadon
When: ‘Map to the Stars’ premiere in 2014
Why we love it: Armani ambassador Sarah Gadon skin is #flawless.
Alicia Vikander
When: 2015 premiere of ‘The Danish Girl’
Why we love it: We like our hair off our face sometimes too Alicia Vikander.
Carmen Ejogo
When: ‘Born to be Blue’ premiere in 2015
Why we love it: Forget the lob; we are coveting Carmen Ejogo’s bob.
Helen Mirren
When: The Eye in the Sky screening in 2015
Why we love it: Helen Mirren may have found the perfect shade of red lipstick.
Kate Mara
When: The 2015 premiere of ‘Man Down’
Why we love it: Kate Mara’s pixie cut and bold liner emphasizes her high cheekbones.
Kate Winslet
When: ‘The Dressmaker’ premiere in 2015
Why we love it: Kate Winslet is the definition of a natural beauty.
Kristen Stewart
When: ‘Equals’ premiere in 2015
Why we love it: Call it power beauty. We love Kristen Stewart’s gelled bob and rock ’n’ roll eyeliner.
Penélope Cruz
When: ‘Ma Ma’ premiere in 2015
Why we love it: Penélope Cruz’s sideswept bangs highlight her gorgeous brown eyes.
Rachel McAdams
When: ‘Spotlight’ premiere in 2015
Why we love it: Rachel McAdams’ pink lip is the perfect pop of colour.
Sandra Bullock
When: 'Our Brand is Crisis’ 2015 premiere
Why we love it: We kinda wish Sandra Bullock would bring back her bangs.
When: At 'The Colossal' premiere in 2016
Why we love it: All hail the half bun and that "did she just kiss someone" light red lip.
Adesua Etomi
GettyWhen: At 'The Arbitration' premiere in 2016
Why we love it: We need the name of that lipstick. Also, Etomi's braids and brows are perfect.
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