The Queen's Gambit Hair and Makeup Designer Interview
The Queen's Gambit Is a Nod to the 60s, From Short Bangs and Winged Liner to Lots of Glam
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As Beth competes to become the grandmaster in chess, it's clear that the industry was predominantly male. That influenced her character more than anything else.
"The whole point about the character is that she is very feminine and she's very glamorous," said Parker. "You're talking the '50s, '60s — it's a glamorous period. You're talking Marilyn Monroe and all these amazing images of that period." But while Monroe helped influenced Beth's overall glam vibe and Grace Kelly influenced her hair, neither were the main muse — actress Natalie Wood was.
There's not one single beauty look for Beth that stands out in Parker's mind over the rest because there's simply too many to choose from. "I mean, every time she walks into the room you see her in a new kind of look — it's a moment."