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Michael Ashton(XI)

  • Make-up Department
  • Actor
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Internationally renowned Make Up Artist Michael Ashton is defining a new generation of stylists making its mark in contemporary fashion, beauty and celebrity arenas. As personal Make-up and Hair Stylist to award-winning recording artist Adele for the past 13 years Ashton is at the forefront.

Hailed for creating the beauty look for which Adele has become globally known for is not the only aspect that positions Ashton as leader of a new beauty aesthetic. His creation of the modern beauty icon, a status as immortalized to Adele as her powerhouse voice, has won worldwide acclaim and remains a symbol of profound relevance to today's woman.

Ashton works with leading directors and photographers such as Russo Brothers, Xavier Dolan, Mark Romanek, Alasdair McLellan, Francesco Carrozzini and Rankin, artists whose creativity continually fuel his imagination. Such evolving imagination that is coupled with precision and attention to detail is what has made him so sought after. Whether it's producing looks for magazine editorials, music performances or collaborating with Hollywood actors for those red carpet moments, Ashton's artistry pushes the threshold of innovation and possibility.

Furthermore, Ashton's work has appeared in the globally revered pages of Marie Claire, Glamour, Vogue and Vanity Fair. He has shot campaigns for luxury brands Delvaux, Dior, Marc Jacobs, Moet & Chandon .... as well as an illustrious list of clients that includes Amber Heard, Bebe Rexha, Elle McPherson, Eva Herzigova, Hilary Swank, Keira Knightley, Penelope Cruz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Chris Pratt, Garrett Hedlund, Jamie Dornan, Joaquin Phoenix and Zac Efron among others.
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  • Known for

    Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    King Kong
    7.2
    • Makeup Department
    • 2005
    Adele in Adele: Hello (2015)
    Adele: Hello
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Makeup Department
    • 2015
    Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Makeup Department
    Adele: Send My Love (To Your New Lover) (2016)
    Adele: Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
    6.9
    Music Video
    • Makeup Department
    • 2016

    Credits

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    Makeup Department



    • The Clinton Affair (2018)
      The Clinton Affair
      8.0
      TV Mini Series
      • key makeup artist: Monica Lewinsky
      • 2018
    • Jessica Lange, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Stacey Wilson Hunt in Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter (2015)
      Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter
      7.1
      TV Mini Series
      • make-up / hair stylist: Ms. Rosenberg
      • 2018
    • The 59th Annual Grammy Awards (2017)
      The 59th Annual Grammy Awards
      6.1
      TV Special
      • key hair stylist: Adele
      • makeup designer: Adele
      • 2017
    • Chris Evans, Lauren Laverne, Jo Whiley, Mark Radcliffe, Annie Mac, and Clara Amfo in Glastonbury 2016 (2016)
      Glastonbury 2016
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • makeup designer: Adele
      • 2016
    • Adele: Send My Love (To Your New Lover) (2016)
      Adele: Send My Love (To Your New Lover)
      6.9
      Music Video
      • hair department head
      • makeup department head
      • 2016
    • Alesha Dixon in The BRIT Awards 2016 (2016)
      The BRIT Awards 2016
      6.6
      TV Special
      • key hair stylist: Adele
      • makeup designer: Adele
      • 2016
    • Ellen DeGeneres in The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
      The Ellen DeGeneres Show
      6.4
      TV Series
      • key hair stylist: Adele
      • makeup designer: Adele
      • 2016
    • Adele in Adele Live in New York City (2015)
      Adele Live in New York City
      8.5
      TV Special
      • hair stylist: Adele show team
      • makeup artist: Adele show team
      • 2015
    • Saturday Night Live (1975)
      Saturday Night Live
      8.0
      TV Series
      • key makeup artist: Adele
      • 2015
    • Adele in Adele: Live in London (2015)
      Adele: Live in London
      8.3
      TV Special
      • hair department head: Adele
      • makeup designer: Adele
      • 2015
    • Adele: When We Were Young (Live at the Church Studios) (2015)
      Adele: When We Were Young (Live at the Church Studios)
      7.4
      Music Video
      • hair department head: Adele
      • makeup department head: Adele
      • 2015
    • Adele in Adele: Hello (2015)
      Adele: Hello
      7.2
      Music Video
      • makeup department head: Adele
      • 2015
    • Adele in Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall (2011)
      Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall
      8.6
      Video
      • hair & make-up for adele
      • 2011
    • Adele: Rolling in the Deep (2010)
      Adele: Rolling in the Deep
      7.6
      Music Video
      • hair stylist
      • makeup artist
      • 2010
    • Adele in Adele: Cold Shoulder (2008)
      Adele: Cold Shoulder
      6.8
      Music Video
      • hair department head: Adele
      • makeup department head: Adele
      • 2008

    Actor



    • Adele: When We Were Young (Live at the Church Studios) (2015)
      Adele: When We Were Young (Live at the Church Studios)
      7.4
      Music Video
      • Michael Ashton
      • 2015

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