All people needs this glow! Leighton Meester and Adam Brody turned heads on the 2025 Emmy Awards at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Sept. 14, and forward of hitting the pink carpet, the couple indulged in pre-show rituals that set the tone for the night time. 

Superstar make-up artist Bethany McCarty and groomer Kim Verbeck spilled all of the behind-the-scenes particulars on the pair’s prep with ET, which was equal components enjoyable and equal components glam.

Earlier than the actor, 45, and actress, 39, slipped into their coordinating Prada ensembles, with Brody in a pale blue swimsuit and Meester in a child pink robe, the wonder execs perfected radiant appears to be like for the duo.

“With Leighton, we used the Bubble cleanser, layered serums, cream, and eye cream for a contemporary, dewy base,” McCarty explains. “If we have now time, I am going to do some gentle lymphatic drainage therapeutic massage whereas making use of cream to de-puff and get up circulation. If not, I hold the applying mild however intentional.”

For The O.C. star, the strategy was simply as considerate. “I at all times like to start out with the cleanest pores and skin doable after which transfer into the most moisturized,” Verbeck shares. “After making use of the Enhanse Tremendous Moisture, I exploit a pair therapeutic massage methods to eliminate stress and add some lymphatic drainage.”

Their meticulous pre-show routines ensured each shined on and off digital camera whereas they celebrated Brody’s Excellent Lead Actor in a Comedy Sequence nomination for his portrayal of Noah Roklov on No person Needs This.

“Good pores and skin prep is every part. It retains make-up seamless, contemporary, and youthful with none heaviness or creasing,” McCarty says. “The higher the pores and skin appears to be like, the much less make-up you want.”

Verbeck provides, “The complete grooming course of is often round 30-40 minutes and in the end, I get the pores and skin to a matte end for the occasion.”

As soon as their luminous pores and skin was set, the Gossip Lady star went on to totally embrace a retro promenade aesthetic.

“Leighton’s ’60s impressed robe alongside Adam’s tux led us to a traditional cat eye, rosy cheeks, a matte lip, a touch of shimmer to echo her costume, and a comfortable nod to Brigitte Bardot along with her hair,” McCarty shares.

And the power within the room was simply as vibrant as their get-ups.

“It is at all times a enjoyable vibe with our complete crew,” Verbeck dishes. “There’s at all times music enjoying and we’re all making one another chortle and having good dialog.”

McCarty continues, “It actually appears like enjoying dress-up with a good friend. We’ve got at the least one main laughing assault, catch up about life and our youngsters, and simply have enjoyable.”

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