Adrien Morot Wins Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Adrien Morot is a Canadian makeup artist who won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling in 2023 for his work on the film The Whale. He was also nominated for the same award in 2011 for his work on the film Barney's Version.

Morot was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1972. He began his career in makeup artistry in 1994, working on short films and commercials. In 1999, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film.

Morot has worked on a wide variety of films, including The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and The Amazing Spider-Man. He is known for his work on prosthetics and special effects makeup.

In 2023, Morot won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling for his work on The Whale. The film tells the story of a morbidly obese man who attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Morot and his team created a prosthetic makeup that transformed Brendan Fraser into a 600-pound man.

Morot is a highly respected makeup artist in the film industry. He is known for his creativity and his ability to create realistic and believable makeup effects. He is a two-time Academy Award nominee and a winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Makeup and Hair.

Morot is currently working on a number of upcoming films, including The Flash, The Little Mermaid, and The Crow. He is also developing his own line of makeup products.

Morot is a passionate advocate for the art of makeup artistry. He believes that makeup can be used to transform people and to tell stories. He is committed to using his skills to create films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.