Vernon François: Last News

A.D. Amorosi When we last heard from Willow — the mononymous title for Willow Smith, daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith — she was bald, boldly rocking out, and conquering the prog-power-pop game with 2022’s loud “Coping Mechanism” for Roc Nation, her label home since 2010’s pop hit, “Whip My Hair.” Two years can make a big difference.

The 355 action star Lupita Nyong'o gleamed in a golden Prada gown to serve presenting duties at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Sunday.The Mexican-born, Kenyan-raised 39-year-old did a shimmy to better showcase the dress' glittery sequins and tassel strips while posing on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre.Lupita's fancy frock - selected by stylist Micaela Erlanger - also bared her back and featured pink flower embellishment. Golden girl! The 355 action star Lupita Nyong'o gleamed in a golden Prada gown to serve presenting duties at the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood on SundayHairstylist Vernon François coiffed Nyong'o's towering twisted crown for the ABC telecast.Make-up artist Nick Barose made sure the Human Resources actress' complexion was glowing and applied her red pout for the film festivities.And nail artist Deborah Lippmann painted Lupita's pink manicure, which highlighted her statement ring.Earlier that day, Nyong'o - who boasts 14.6M social media followers - tweeted a throwback to her 'very first twirl' in a pleated, plunging blue Prada gown for the 86th Academy Awards in 2014.

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