Kay Georgiou

Biography

Kay Georgiou is an American makeup and hair artist with a long career in film and television. She’s known for her work in the make‑up department on major movies, contributing to both character styling and hair design across high‑profile projects. Georgiou has received multiple industry nominations, including two Academy Award nominations for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for Joker (2019) and Maestro (2023), recognising her role in shaping looks that support character and story. She has also been nominated for BAFTA awards in makeup and hair for films like Killers of the Flower Moon and Maestro, and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hairstyling for Behind the Candelabra (2013). Her body of work includes a range of films from dramatic work to big‑budget features, and she is regularly credited for her expertise in both makeup and hairstyling. Georgiou’s contributions behind the scenes have made her a respected figure in cinematic make‑up and hair departments.

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