The Make-up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) Awards announced that Oscar®-nominated actress Annette Bening will be honored with the prestigious Distinguished Artisan Award at their 11th annual ceremony, presented by Ardell, on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The event will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The Distinguished Artisan Award is presented to an artist whose consistent collaboration with Local 706 Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists has richly enhanced and created memorable characters throughout their career.
Bening, known for her captivating performances in films such as “American Beauty” and “The Kids Are All Right,” has been a trailblazer in the entertainment industry for over three decades. She is a Tony® Award, five-time Academy Award® nominee, and two-time Golden Globe®, and Screen Actors Guild® Award winner. Her most recent Academy Award nomination for her role in “Nyad,” directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, has solidified her place as one of the most respected, hard-working, and talented actresses in the industry.
On stage, Bening was last seen in Jack O’Brian‘s Broadway revival of Arthur Miller‘s classic “All My Sons,” for which she earned a Tony Award nomination. She also received a Tony Award nomination for her role in “Coastal Disturbances.” Previous stage credits include “King Lear,” “Ruth Draper Monologues,” “The Cherry Orchard,” “Talking Heads,” and “Medea,” among others.