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Robin Mathews
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Mathews at the 86th Academy Awards
1 Nomination / 1 Win
Role Makeup Artist
USA
 

Robin Mathews is an American makeup artist in the film industry. She a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles and had began her career as an actor. However, her aptitude for make-up and her affinity for prosthetics and special make-up effects work led to a career shift. She gained international recognition for her work in The Paperboy (2012) for a stunning metamorphosis of Nicole Kidman, who earned Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for her performance. Mathews alternates working as a make-up department head on feature films – both studio and independent – with assignments as a personal make-up artist for actors, helping them to design looks that are true to their characters. She came to prominence in the film industry courtesy of actor/director Sean Penn, who hired her as his make-up department head on Into the Wild (2007). She is known for her extensive collaboration with actress, Kristen Stewart.

Wins[]

86th Academy Awards, 2013
Best Makeup and HairstylingDallas Buyers Club (shared with Adruitha Lee)

Nominations[]

86th Academy Awards, 2013
Best Makeup and HairstylingDallas Buyers Club (shared with Adruitha Lee)

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