Fresh fromhosting the BAFTA Awardsin London,Rebel Wilsonarrived at herPEOPLE cover shootin Los Angeles ready to rock (jet lag, be damned!).The actress, who currently stars in Netflix’s latestTop 10 comedySenior Year, posed for photographer Cliff Watts in an array of glam gowns — including the plunging green Badgley Mischka design seen on the cover — as Megan Thee Stallion and Saweetie blasted at the gorgeous Hollywood Hills location.“Rebel is open to anything but has her own chic style,” says stylistElizabeth Stewart, who joined makeup artistMolly R. Sternand hairstylistRobert Veticato create the star’s glamorous looks forPEOPLE’s cover shoot.Below, the pros share all the behind-the-scenes details on Wilson’s cover girl moment.Cliff WattsThe OutfitsStewart tells PEOPLE that she and Wilson always “have fun with fashion,” noting that the actress is “open to anything” when it comes to dressing for editorials.For more on PEOPLE’s cover story with Rebel Wilson, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.“Rebel loves a bold color, especially green,” Stewart says of the striking Badgley Mischka gown Wilson, 42, wore on the cover.Cliff WattsShe also dazzled in a sparkling Jenny Packham design and a flowing blue Alberta Ferretti dress, a hue made her “glow,” according to Stewart.Wilson, who opens up about herhealth journey in this week’s PEOPLE, opts for the same glamorous silhouettes and bold shades for red carpet events, most recently attending theSenior Yearpremiere in a custom emerald Jason Wu design featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and gorgeous sequin embroidery.Vivien Killilea/Getty"Jason made Rebel’s Oscar dress a few years back — his construction and tailoring are impeccable, Stewart tells PEOPLE. “He is the first designer we thought of for the premiere. Rebel loved the fit.“Brian KendallThe HairHairstylist Robert Vetica usedR+Co’s Hyperlink PomadeandOuter Space Flexible Hairsprayto set Wilson’s “easy, breezy” waves.The goal, he says, was “for Rebel to look her best and feel amazing.““Rebel glows when she smiles,” Vetica adds.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Brian KendallThe MakeupStern relied on a neutral color palette to “let Rebel’s natural beauty shine through.““We wanted Rebel to look super-fresh,” Stern tells PEOPLE, adding that she used Armani Beauty products to create the look, includingArmani Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in Rose AshesandArmani Lip Power Lipstick in No. 102.“Rebel was hyped all on her own,” Stern adds. “Our job was to make sure she felt gorgeous.“For more on Rebel Wilson, pick up a copy of this week’sPEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
Fresh fromhosting the BAFTA Awardsin London,Rebel Wilsonarrived at herPEOPLE cover shootin Los Angeles ready to rock (jet lag, be damned!).
The actress, who currently stars in Netflix’s latestTop 10 comedySenior Year, posed for photographer Cliff Watts in an array of glam gowns — including the plunging green Badgley Mischka design seen on the cover — as Megan Thee Stallion and Saweetie blasted at the gorgeous Hollywood Hills location.
“Rebel is open to anything but has her own chic style,” says stylistElizabeth Stewart, who joined makeup artistMolly R. Sternand hairstylistRobert Veticato create the star’s glamorous looks forPEOPLE’s cover shoot.
Below, the pros share all the behind-the-scenes details on Wilson’s cover girl moment.
Cliff Watts
The Outfits
Stewart tells PEOPLE that she and Wilson always “have fun with fashion,” noting that the actress is “open to anything” when it comes to dressing for editorials.
For more on PEOPLE’s cover story with Rebel Wilson, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.
“Rebel loves a bold color, especially green,” Stewart says of the striking Badgley Mischka gown Wilson, 42, wore on the cover.
She also dazzled in a sparkling Jenny Packham design and a flowing blue Alberta Ferretti dress, a hue made her “glow,” according to Stewart.
Wilson, who opens up about herhealth journey in this week’s PEOPLE, opts for the same glamorous silhouettes and bold shades for red carpet events, most recently attending theSenior Yearpremiere in a custom emerald Jason Wu design featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and gorgeous sequin embroidery.
Vivien Killilea/Getty
“Jason made Rebel’s Oscar dress a few years back — his construction and tailoring are impeccable, Stewart tells PEOPLE. “He is the first designer we thought of for the premiere. Rebel loved the fit.”
Brian Kendall
The Hair
Hairstylist Robert Vetica usedR+Co’s Hyperlink PomadeandOuter Space Flexible Hairsprayto set Wilson’s “easy, breezy” waves.
The goal, he says, was “for Rebel to look her best and feel amazing.”
“Rebel glows when she smiles,” Vetica adds.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The Makeup
Stern relied on a neutral color palette to “let Rebel’s natural beauty shine through.”
“We wanted Rebel to look super-fresh,” Stern tells PEOPLE, adding that she used Armani Beauty products to create the look, includingArmani Eye Tint Liquid Eyeshadow in Rose AshesandArmani Lip Power Lipstick in No. 102.
“Rebel was hyped all on her own,” Stern adds. “Our job was to make sure she felt gorgeous.”
For more on Rebel Wilson, pick up a copy of this week’sPEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
source: people.com
