“This goes beyond scholarship. This is a lived life for me,” said Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor of playing journalist Isabel Wilkerson in “Origin,” Ava DuVernay’s latest film that both brings the ideas from Pulitzer Prize winner’s 2020 book “Caste,” and the behind the scenes hardships Wilkerson faced while writing it, to movie theaters nationwide on January 19.
Speaking to IndieWire over Zoom, Ellis-Taylor used a moment over the holidays in her native Mississippi to describe the ways in which she challenges the pillars of caste Wilkerson writes about in her book, like terror and cruelty, in her everyday life. “I’ll put it like this: I wanted some catfish,” said the Oscar-nominated “King Richard” actress. However, upon entering the Hattiesburg establishment best known for the southern delicacy, she noticed the state flag on display was the pre-2020 one that still had the Confederate flag incorporated into its design.
Going up to the counter,...
Speaking to IndieWire over Zoom, Ellis-Taylor used a moment over the holidays in her native Mississippi to describe the ways in which she challenges the pillars of caste Wilkerson writes about in her book, like terror and cruelty, in her everyday life. “I’ll put it like this: I wanted some catfish,” said the Oscar-nominated “King Richard” actress. However, upon entering the Hattiesburg establishment best known for the southern delicacy, she noticed the state flag on display was the pre-2020 one that still had the Confederate flag incorporated into its design.
Going up to the counter,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Many books have been called unfilmable, but in the case of Isabel Wilkerson’s 2020 best-seller Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, that label would hardly be an exaggeration. To start, it’s a nearly 500-page nonfiction dissertation with a heady, ambitious thesis about the foundations of social hierarchies across human history. As such, it pulls in anecdotes from sources as diverse as the Jim Crow South, 1930s Nazi Germany and an anthrax outbreak in the Siberian tundra in 2016.
But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout. Her last documentary (2016’s 13th) garnered an Emmy and an Oscar nomination, yet as she read Caste, she began envisioning a narrative feature, especially after learning about Wilkerson’s personal journey of love and loss as she researched and wrote the book.
“It’s the life and work of Isabel Wilkerson, and it’s...
But what captivated director Ava DuVernay in the pages was the abundance of intimate human relationships woven throughout. Her last documentary (2016’s 13th) garnered an Emmy and an Oscar nomination, yet as she read Caste, she began envisioning a narrative feature, especially after learning about Wilkerson’s personal journey of love and loss as she researched and wrote the book.
“It’s the life and work of Isabel Wilkerson, and it’s...
- 1/5/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Taraji P. Henson brought a heavy dose of glamour to the Academy Awards red carpet Sunday, showing off her not-so-Hidden Figure in a curve-hugging custom Alberta Ferretti gown. And while some of us are still recovering from the temporary blindness due to the reflection of her oh-so-boss Nirav Modi diamond necklace, us beauty junkies have moved on quickly to her dreamy blue eye shadow, and are still on cloud nine. Of course for her flawless skin and smoky eye, the actress turned to her makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff, who’s sharing exclusive pictures of their get-ready session with PeopleStyle.
Inspired by Diahann Carroll,...
Inspired by Diahann Carroll,...
- 2/27/2017
- by Jackie Fields
- PEOPLE.com
If the celebs at the 2017 Oscars taught us anything, it's to turn the other cheek. While you may have noticed cheekbones were especially prominent on Sunday night's red carpet, beauty junkies everywhere realized several stars were wearing the same creamy consistency on their visage. What was this popular product? Was it a cult favorite like Nars Blush Orgasm or the highly anticipated Benefit Galifornia blush (out late March)? In a major promotional push, Glossier launched its new Cloud Paint blushes for celebrity trial and your review. The brand enlisted several A-list makeup artists to apply the lightweight gel-cream formula on their clients. Makeup maven Ashunta Sheriff applied Dusk, a brownish...
- 2/27/2017
- E! Online
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” earned high marks from the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild, garnering three nominations for their annual awards honoring achievements in film, television, commercials, and theater. It’s not on the Oscar shortlist of seven , however.
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Eligible for Hair and Makeup Oscars are Guild nominees “Deadpool,” “Florence Foster Jenkins,” “Hail, Caesar!,” “Star Trek Beyond” and “Suicide Squad.” Not Oscar shortlisted, however, are Guild nominees “La La Land,” “Loving,” and “Nocturnal Animals,” which garnered two nominations apiece. Also ineligible for the Oscar are nominees “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Silence,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” and “Doctor Strange.”
On the television side, “Saturday Night Live” led with four nominations, followed by “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Penny Dreadful” with three each. “Transparent,” “Stranger Things,” and “Empire” each received two.
The Guild will...
Read More: ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’: A VFX Creature Guide
Eligible for Hair and Makeup Oscars are Guild nominees “Deadpool,” “Florence Foster Jenkins,” “Hail, Caesar!,” “Star Trek Beyond” and “Suicide Squad.” Not Oscar shortlisted, however, are Guild nominees “La La Land,” “Loving,” and “Nocturnal Animals,” which garnered two nominations apiece. Also ineligible for the Oscar are nominees “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Silence,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” and “Doctor Strange.”
On the television side, “Saturday Night Live” led with four nominations, followed by “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Penny Dreadful” with three each. “Transparent,” “Stranger Things,” and “Empire” each received two.
The Guild will...
- 1/11/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
This week in PopSugarTV, Fit gave us a circus-inspired way to burn calories and sculpt muscles with a flying-trapeze workout. Meanwhile, Bella enlisted beauty expert Ashunta Sheriff's advice on how to master blue eye shadow and also whipped up a Diy body scrub, and Yum got Mrs. Fields's chocolate-chip cookie recipe and taught us how to properly cut a pineapple. Check out all these videos at the links above, and don't forget to visit PopSugarTV for even more!
- 8/7/2011
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
With scores of new makeup trends emerging on red carpets and runways, it can be tough to settle on your own signature look. No worries -- we reached out to celeb makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff (Keri Hilson and Alicia Keys are devotees), who created a sexy summer makeup look, especially for Essence.Com readers, using CoverGirl Queen Collection products. Here she demonstrates the colorful, super-chic look on beauty editor Tia Williams!From June 5th to June 30th, Drugstore.com will give Essence.Com readers a special discount on Queen Collection products (buy one, get 50% off!). Click here to start shopping, ladies!
- 6/3/2011
- Essence
With so many new products on the shelves, revamping your makeup bag for fall can be a tad overwhelming. Ladies, we went straight to the top for answers! Super-famous celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff (Keri Hilson, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys are devoted clients) gives us her picks for the top ten makeup and skincare products every Black woman should have in her arsenal this season. Hope you're taking notes!
- 9/8/2010
- Essence
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Rihanna and Keri Hilson’s gorgeous shadows stood out amongst the sea of smokey eyes at the Grammys.
I have to admit, I’m a little tired of seeing so many starlets wearing the same old safe black or brown smokey eyes. Yes, they look fabulous, that’s why they keep doing it! But, Rihanna with her icy white eyes and Keri Hilson in her plum smoke proved that sometimes color is definitely the way to go.
How to get Rihanna’s look!
“Rihanna wore this amazing dress so I pulled inspiration directly from that,” says celebrity makeup artist, Mylah Morales. “I applied Dior 1-Colour Eyeshadow in Crystal White #006 using a wet brush for more staying power.”
How to get Keri’s look!
“I was inspired to play up Keri’s beautiful hazel eyes and also give a touch of edge to her Hollywood glam goddess look,” says celebrity makeup artist,...
Rihanna and Keri Hilson’s gorgeous shadows stood out amongst the sea of smokey eyes at the Grammys.
I have to admit, I’m a little tired of seeing so many starlets wearing the same old safe black or brown smokey eyes. Yes, they look fabulous, that’s why they keep doing it! But, Rihanna with her icy white eyes and Keri Hilson in her plum smoke proved that sometimes color is definitely the way to go.
How to get Rihanna’s look!
“Rihanna wore this amazing dress so I pulled inspiration directly from that,” says celebrity makeup artist, Mylah Morales. “I applied Dior 1-Colour Eyeshadow in Crystal White #006 using a wet brush for more staying power.”
How to get Keri’s look!
“I was inspired to play up Keri’s beautiful hazel eyes and also give a touch of edge to her Hollywood glam goddess look,” says celebrity makeup artist,...
- 2/2/2010
- by MTHollywoodlife
- HollywoodLife
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