Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards 2026: A Night of Celebration for 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners'
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards night in 2026 was filled with celebration for the film and television productions that stood out in the art of makeup and characterization. Held in Los Angeles, the event proclaimed 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' as the biggest winners of the night in the film category. Both, from Warner Bros., took home two awards each, with 'One Battle After Another' winning the categories for best contemporary makeup and hairstyle, and 'Sinners' for best period or character makeup and hairstyle. The best special makeup prosthetics award went to the acclaimed 'Frankenstein'.
On television, the story was similar with 'The Studio' and 'Palm Royale', where each won two awards. Mirroring the two awarded films' performance, 'The Studio' swept the awards for contemporary makeup and hairstyle, while 'Palm Royale' stood out in the period or character categories. 'Skeleton Crew' and 'Saturday Night Live' were also notable, winning two awards each, and 'Saturday Night Live' received an additional distinction for its 50-year special.
Special tributes marked the event, with Amy Madigan receiving the Distinguished Artisan Award, and notable professionals such as Michael Johnston, Greg Nelson and Judy Alexander Cory were acknowledged with awards for their exceptional careers in makeup and hairstyling.
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, in its 13th annual edition and hosted by Rachael Harris, celebrated the talent behind the camera, reaffirming the importance of the entire art team that contributes to the magic of film and television. The event, taking place at the Westin Bonaventure hotel, is a reminder of the dedicated art and technique that are necessary to bring characters to life on screen.