Drew Barrymore to Accept the Barrymore Award at Second Annual Hollywood Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist Guild; Awards to Take Place Saturday, March 17 at Century Plaza.Entertainment Editors HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2001 Drew Barrymore will be presented with the inaugural Barrymore Award from the Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild at its second annual awards presentation in the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Ballroom at the Century Plaza Hotel The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel forming a sweeping crescent design fronting the spectacular fountains on Avenue of the Stars adjacent to the twin Century Plaza Towers. on Saturday evening, March 17, 2001, it was announced today by Al Fama, chairman of the Guild's Awards Committee. The Barrymore Award is the Guild's newly created accolade saluting a Hollywood actor or actress whose body of work has had a profound impact on the artistry of hair and makeup in the entertainment industry and whose career has reflected the highest standards of the makeup artists and hair stylists with whom he or she has worked. "It was the awards committee's unanimous decision A Unanimous Decision is a winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts and others sports involving striking in which all 3 judges agree on which fighter won the match. to name this actor's career achievement award The Barrymore since the Barrymore family Barrymore family U.S. theatrical family. Maurice Barrymore (orig. Herbert Blythe; 1847–1905) made his stage debut in London before moving to New York City (1875), where he adopted Barrymore as his stage name. is the most accomplished family of actors in the history of Hollywood," said Fama. "It is only fitting that the Barrymore family receive the first honor and we are delighted that Drew will be present to accept this honor at our second annual awards presentation on March 17." Celebrities scheduled to attend this year's awards presentation include Joan Allen, Candice Bergen Candice Patricia Bergen (born May 9, 1946) is an Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning American actress and former fashion model, known primarily for her roles in sitcoms and television. , Ellen Burstyn Ellen Burstyn (born December 7, 1932, as Edna Rae Gillooly in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.) is an Academy Award-winning American actress. Personal Life Because her parents divorced when she was young, Ellen says she only remembers seeing her father one time when she , Sarah Michelle Gellar Sarah Michelle Gellar (born April 14, 1977) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her role as the fictional character Buffy Summers in the acclaimed television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, for which she received a Golden Globe Award nomination. , Ed Harris For other persons of the same name, see Edward Harris. Edward Allen Harris (born November 28, 1950) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor, known for his performances in The Right Stuff, The Abyss, Apollo 13, Pollock, and , Holly Hunter, Angelina Jolie, Ashley Judd, Amy Madigan and Billy Bob Thornton. Sponsors thus far confirmed include InStyle Magazine, Wella and Prescriptives. Nominations for The Second Annual Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hairstylist Guild Awards were announced on Monday, Feb. 5. "The enthusiasm and support from the industry for our inaugural awards event was phenomenal," said Fama. "The awards clearly generated increased awareness about our members' accomplishments and we're excited about making our second awards gala even more remarkable. Currently, we're in negotiations for the show to air as a two-hour televised special." Twelve hundred entertainment industry celebrities, professionals and guests will attend the 2001 gala black tie event, at which 22 awards will be presented in addition to the Barrymore Award and Lifetime Achievement Awards for a makeup artist and hair stylist. There will be six awards presented for achievements in motion pictures, 12 awards for achievements in television, two awards for theatrical productions and two awards for commercials. Categories include Best Contemporary Makeup, Best Period Makeup, Best Character Makeup and Best Effects Makeup. Hair Awards include Best Contemporary Hair Styling, Best Period Hair Styling and Innovative Hair Styling. The Lifetime Achievement Awards for a makeup artist and hair stylist were named in honor of George Westmore, who originated and created the very first motion picture makeup and hair styling department in Hollywood's history at the Selig Studios in 1917. |
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