All people needs this glow! Leighton Meester and Adam Brody turned heads on the 2025 Emmy Awards at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 14, and forward of hitting the pink carpet, the couple indulged in pre-show rituals that set the tone for the night time.
Superstar make-up artist Bethany McCarty and groomer Kim Verbeck spilled all of the behind-the-scenes particulars on the pair’s prep with ET, which was equal elements enjoyable and equal elements glam.
Earlier than the actor, 45, and actress, 39, slipped into their coordinating Prada ensembles, with Brody in a pale blue swimsuit and Meester in a child pink robe, the wonder professionals perfected radiant seems to be for the duo.
“With Leighton, we used the Bubble cleanser, layered serums, cream, and eye cream for a recent, dewy base,” McCarty explains. “If we now have time, I am going to do some gentle lymphatic drainage therapeutic massage whereas making use of cream to de-puff and get up circulation. If not, I maintain the applying mild however intentional.”
For The O.C. star, the method was simply as considerate. “I at all times like to begin with the cleanest pores and skin attainable after which transfer into the most moisturized,” Verbeck shares. “After making use of the Enhanse Tremendous Moisture, I exploit a pair therapeutic massage strategies to eliminate stress and add some lymphatic drainage.”
Their meticulous pre-show routines ensured each shined on and off digicam whereas they celebrated Brody’s Excellent Lead Actor in a Comedy Sequence nomination for his portrayal of Noah Roklov on No person Needs This.
“Good pores and skin prep is every part. It retains make-up seamless, recent, and youthful with none heaviness or creasing,” McCarty says. “The higher the pores and skin seems to be, the much less make-up you want.”
Verbeck provides, “Your complete grooming course of is normally round 30-40 minutes and finally, I get the pores and skin to a matte end for the occasion.”
As soon as their luminous pores and skin was set, the Gossip Lady star went on to totally embrace a retro promenade aesthetic.
“Leighton’s ’60s impressed robe alongside Adam’s tux led us to a traditional cat eye, rosy cheeks, a matte lip, a touch of shimmer to echo her costume, and a delicate nod to Brigitte Bardot along with her hair,” McCarty shares.
And the vitality within the room was simply as vibrant as their get-ups.
“It is at all times a enjoyable vibe with our complete crew,” Verbeck dishes. “There’s at all times music taking part in and we’re all making one another snort and having good dialog.”
McCarty continues, “It actually appears like taking part in dress-up with a buddy. We now have not less than one main laughing assault, catch up about life and our children, and simply have enjoyable.”
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