The Best Beauty Looks from the 2016 Tony Awards Red Carpet

From Lupita Nyong'o to Saoirse Ronan.

June 12, 2016

The 2016 Tony Awards are finally underway, with a ton of talented actors and actresses in attendance. As Broadway's biggest night, the Tony Awards red carpet will undoubtedly have some enviable hair and makeup looks. Your favorite musicals such as Hamilton and School of Rock are up for nominations, and Lupita Nyong'o is also nominated for her role in Eclipsed. As the stars shuffle in, we'll be rounding up some of the best beauty looks of the night. Click through to check them out and get some major summer hair and makeup inspiration while you're at it.

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Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita looked as elegant as ever in her natural hair. Her skin was extremely radiant, with a shiny lipgloss to match her glow.
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Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse kept things simple with a sleek updo and a natural makeup look.

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Joan Smalls
Joan decided to take an ordinary smoky eye to the next level by rocking a red one tonight.
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Allison Williams
Allison pinned down her bangs and kept all eyes on her charcoal eyeshadow.

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Jourdan Dunn
Jourdan was literally shining on the red carpet thanks to her luminizer and metallic eyeshadow.
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Jenna Ushkowitz
Jenna was one of many to opt for a bold smoky eye on the red carpet.

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Uzo Aduba
Uzo wore a pin straight asymmetrical bob, and a gorgeous and radiant.
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Sara Bareilles
Sara's crown braid served the ultimate summer hair inspiration.

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