It’s truly the most wonderful time of year for celeb beauty, with some of the year’s top looks on display at Demna’s star-studded Balenciaga show and glitzy gatherings like the Academy Museum and Women in Film gala. Here are 13 of our favourite looks of the week.

Oprah’s Purple Moment

In celebration of the theatrical release of the film adaptation of The Colour Purple, Oprah stunned in a monochromatic violet look. This was one for the books.

 

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T-Swift’s Look-at-Me Lips

TIME Person of the Year Taylor Swift went full iconic at the London Renaissance premiere wearing her signature curls loose and parted to the side, with a red lip to match. And are we living for Bey’s blonde era? Survey says yes.

 

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Ava DuVernay’s Glorious Braids

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay served timeless beauty at the premiere of her latest film, Origin. DuVernay’s signature braids were elegantly pulled into a half-updo and paired with a smokey eye and glossy lips.

ScarJo’s Hollywood Glow

Scarlett Johansson dazzled at the American Museum of Natural History Gala with cherry red lips and glistening skin, all thanks to her skincare brand The Outset’s Botanical Barrier Rescue Balm, of course.

 

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Nicola’s Statement Cat Eye

Nicola Anne Peltz Beckham wore an epic cat eye at the Balenciaga show in LA. Her killer eye makeup, the work of celeb MUA Patrick Ta, was the perfect mix of classy and fierce.

Cardi B’s Throwback Brows

Cardi B made waves during her runway debut at Balenciaga, and we couldn’t look away from her ’90’s-era brows. And if you’re dreading the return of overplucked brows…same.

 

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez’s ethereal beauty

Actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez was in her lavender haze era at the Academy Museum Gala over the weekend, effortlessly coordinating her dress with a delicate makeup look, Hollywood waves and impeccably laid edges.

 

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Elizabeth Banks’ Sleek Updo

Elizabeth Banks rocked a slick ponytail at the Academy Museum Gala, proving that the ‘clean girl’ look isn’t reserved for Gen Z.

 

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Rachel Zegler’s Golden Glam

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Rachel Zegler was a gilded goddess at the Academy Museum Gala with a shimmering smokey eye and impossibly shiny hair.

 

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America Ferrera’s Slicked-Back Bun

Over at the Women in Film Gala, America Ferrera kept it classy with a tight twist as she received the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award from the legend herself, Ms Fonda.

 

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Kiernan Shipka’s Vintage ‘Do

Kiernan Shipka brought retro glamour (and major holiday hair inspo) to the Saks holiday dinner in Beverly Hills with chic curtain bangs and a half updo.

 

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