Lisa Westcott, British Make-Up Artist Who Won Oscar for ‘Les Misérables,’ Dies at 76

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Lisa Westcott, British Make-Up Artist Who Won Oscar for ‘Les Misérables,’ Dies at 76

As a longtime admirer of the world of film and theater, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of loss with the passing of Lisa Westcott. Her contributions to the industry, particularly her Oscar-winning work on Les Misérables, have left an indelible mark that will continue to inspire future generations of makeup artists and hairstylists.

Lisa Westcott, the Academy Award-winning artist from the 2012 film “Les Misérables”, passed away at the age of 76, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. This news was shared by her husband.

In 2013, a British makeup artist, along with their partner Julie Dartnell, was awarded the best make-up and hairstyling accolade for their collaborative work on the film adaptation of a musical. The lead actors in this production were Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway.

The duo had their picture taken receiving the highest honor of Hollywood from Jennifer Aniston and Channing Tatum eleven years back, grinning broadly in photos captured later on.

Westcott passed away on July 30, at her home in Oxford, surrounded by her husband Jeremy Ancock, and twins George Ancock and Harriette Rothwell-Ancock. This information was confirmed to THR by Ancock himself. Known for being a strong supporter of seafarers’ rights, her family stated that she spent many years battling tirelessly to ensure these rights were recognized and respected.

As a dedicated admirer, I’d like to highlight that Westcott garnered not one, but two consecutive Oscar nominations. The first was for the enchanting period drama, “Mrs Brown” (1997), where Judi Dench, Billy Connolly, and Gerard Butler graced the screen. In the same year, she also shone in “Shakespeare in Love” (1998) alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes. Her extraordinary contributions extended to designing the visual aesthetics for almost every character and supervising all makeup aspects of both productions. Additionally, her work on “The Madness of King George” and “Les Misérables” earned her two prestigious BAFTA Awards.

In 2001, she was given a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her exceptional work in hairstyling for the film “The Last of the Blonde Bombshells,” which featured Dench and Ian Holm. Additionally, she worked as both the makeup artist and hairstylist on Marvel’s production of “Captain America: The First Avenger.”

Among her other credits are Notes on a Scandal, Fred Claus, Miss Potter and Iris.

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2024-08-07 20:55