Bobs and lipstick kisses were blissfully extolled by actors, producers, influencers and comedians on the red carpet on Monday at the 2025 Gotham Television Awards in New York City. The best looks toed the line of mod trends that have gained significant traction on social media recently, while also adding playful touches to complement the diverse set of personalities outside Cipriani Wall Street.

Many stars pared down their makeup with a clean base and kept their trademark hairdo to achieve a natural aesthetic. Ahead, WWD breaks down the best hair and makeup moments from “Gilmore Girls” creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, “The White Lotus” actresses Parker Posey and Carrie Coon and more.

Best Hair

Parker Posey 

Parker Posey, the Legend Tribute honoree, debuted a fiery orange hair color on the Gotham Television Awards red carpet. She styled the warm shade with flipped layers, tucking her front bangs behind a pair of pink see-through lenses.

Carie Coon 

Carrie Coon flattened her signature blond bob after it was kept curly for her the majority of her role in Mike White’s “The White Lotus” Season Three. The straightened ‘do was reminiscent of the mod bob movement on TikTok, which has already spawned a metaphorical protest against long hair.

Amy Sherman-Palladino 

Not only did “Gilmore Girls” showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino pose with shoulder-length, inky black hair, but she layered the trendy hairstyle with a dark top hat.

Mara Brock Akil 

Writer Mara Brock Akil boasted her coiled curls in a half-up, half-down hairdo outside Cipriani Wall Street for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards.

Esther McGregor

Model Esther McGregor arrived to the 2025 Gotham Television Awards in New York City with a mullet-inspired hairdo. Her long blond locks were curled around her ears and styled in a side part with her front fringe framing her face.

Yvonne Strahovski

Australian Actress Yvonne Strahovski stepped out on the 2025 Gotham Television Awards red carpet in a slicked-back ponytail. The tight hairdo put her visage on a full display, contributing to her overall effortless aesthetic.

Best Makeup

Julio Torres 

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” writer Julio Torres tapped into his whimsical side, boasting a full face of scattered lipstick kisses to match the ruby red dye in his hair. The childlike playfulness was not any different from the kaleidoscopic fashion he typically dons on the red carpet.

Benito Skinner 

Benito Skinner added a light layer of pink blush to his cheeks and a slip of shimmery gloss over his lips to achieve a clean, natural visage in front of the cameras.

Skye P. Marshall 

Skye P. Marshall presented a glowy makeup look, comprised of bright white eye shadow on the base of her lids, thick layers of black liner on top of her eye and smudged in her waterline and a touch of silver shimmer in the inner eye corners.

Martine

Model Martine went for a clean, consistent base juxtaposed with a pop of color on the mouth. The internet personality pursed her red-colored lips in front of the camera outside Cipriani Wall Street.

Madeline Brewer

Madeline Brewer dusted her eyelids amber-colored shadow, smudging the color in below her waterline to create a smoky effect. Her lips were painted in a shimmery pink shade, while her cheeks were subtly decorated in a matching blush.

Gabriela Hearst 

Gabriela Hearst posed with a makeup-free visage outside Cipriani Wall Street for the 2025 Gotham Television Awards. Apart from her brushed eyebrows and concealed undereyes, her face was kept completely natural.