Subsequent Gen
Welcome to Byrdie’s collection, Subsequent Gen, the place we profile Gen Z celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs. As a collective, members of Gen Z are dynamic trendsetters and tradition shifters. And with regards to magnificence and wellness, they’ve ushered extra creativity, inclusivity, and transparency into the trade. On this column, we’re entering into the minds of among the most notable Gen Z’ers to be taught extra about how they’re redefining magnificence, the merchandise they swear by, and their plans for the long run.
It is not ample to say the Netflix collection, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, was an enormous hit. When the six-episode Bridgerton spin-off premiered in Could 2023, it amassed over 1.9 billion minutes of viewership within the first week. By the top of the month, the present gained the bragging rights for being the most-watched streaming present (with a powerful 5.4 billion viewing minutes). The youthful model of the lead character—Queen Charlotte—is fantastically portrayed by India Amarteifio.
Whereas the 23-year-old has been performing since elementary faculty, Queen Charlotte is undoubtedly the challenge that propelled her to international fame. For the reason that present debuted, she’s gained awards, landed on coveted lists, and inked partnerships with beloved manufacturers. Because it pertains to the latter, Amarteifio is newly working with Hourglass Cosmetics, recognized for its elevated, skin-focused make-up. Forward, Amarteifio chats with Byrdie about her magnificence routine (and the information she’s realized on set), navigating the highlight in her 20s, and her subsequent strikes in Hollywood.
What do you cherish most about engaged on Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story?
“I cherish the folks I met and the connections I made. It is a story as previous as time, however the trade is a enterprise so you are not all the time going to work with folks you get together with outdoors of labor. However, I labored with a beautiful group of people that love what they do and are excellent at it. I additionally cherished being part of a challenge that had real-life that means. It is a story that folks took a shine to, and I am very grateful.”
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What has it been like navigating international fame at 23 years previous?
“It has been such a special expertise. I have been performing since I used to be about 9 years previous, so I had understanding of the trade. However if you end up on a platform like Netflix and main a present, it opens alternatives and doorways you did not know existed. I can now accomplice with manufacturers like Hourglass, which I by no means thought would occur. For essentially the most half, it has been an unbelievable expertise. However, I am nonetheless in my 20s and wish to maintain exploring and determining who I’m. One may take a look at that and really feel a little bit of strain due to the eyes on you, however I welcome it as a result of it’s my job on the finish of the day. All I can do is be genuine.”
What’s your earliest beauty-related reminiscence?
“My mother used to personal a nail bar. After I was round seven or eight, I’d go there and get my nails and toes carried out. That was our type of bonding. We had a few of our most in-depth conversations there. I all the time walked away from there feeling extra mentally cleared and it is a reminiscence that stays with me.”
What made you wish to accomplice with Hourglass?
“It is such a weird idea to assume that I’d have the ability to have alternatives with firms like Hourglass. I used to be a client earlier than I knew I’d ever collaborate with the model, so it felt genuine to work collectively. I am an enormous stickler for pairing myself with manufacturers doing issues for our planet. Hourglass is all about that. I additionally love that their merchandise assist you seem like your self, however an elevated model. As somebody in entrance of the digital camera, it is easy to turn out to be another person and lose your options. However usually, I nonetheless wish to really feel like myself, and Hourglass helps me obtain that.”
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What are your prime three must-have magnificence merchandise?
“My make-up artist Amanda Grossman used the Warning Excessive Lash Mascara on me. It has a tremendous brush and the mascara makes it seem like I am carrying lashes. I additionally put on the Phantom Volumizing Shiny Lip Balm, which could be very nourishing. Aside from that, I exploit a crimson mild masks each different day. I’ve rosacea, and it flares up fairly a bit. The crimson mild masks helps do away with it.”
Has your make-up artist taught you any magnificence suggestions you swear by?
“Previously, if I made a mistake with eyeliner or mascara, I’d simply wipe it off. However, it could all the time depart a smudge or line on my make-up. After I met Amanda, she taught me to make use of concealer and powder to cowl up errors. It actually works and prevents you from having darkish traces in your face.”
How do you observe self-care after a protracted day on set?
“I discover studying to be cathartic as a result of you must sit and utterly focus in on what you are doing. I’ve additionally taken up ballet. I used to bop once I was youthful and I stop to focus extra on performing, however I’ve missed transferring my physique over the past couple of years. Lengthy walks are additionally fulfilling for me. I’ve moved out of London to stay a barely extra suburban life and it is made fairly a distinction.”
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What are you engaged on subsequent?
“I am unable to say, however actually thrilling issues are within the pipeline. Sadly, we have had a little bit of a stinker within the trade with the strikes and the fires. These items delay productions. The standard of my work can be crucial to me. After ending Queen Charlotte, I used to be very aware about what my subsequent challenge ought to seem like. It needs to be on par, which is extremely troublesome to seek out, so I would like my subsequent challenge to be the proper challenge.”
What do you like most about being part of Hollywood’s subsequent era of actresses?
“We’re bringing one thing new to the desk. There are extra actors now who symbolize a lot of completely different folks. Rising up, I watched TV and will rely on one hand the folks of colour on my display. Now, it is not taboo to see folks of colour or queer characters in tv and movie. We’re extra enlightened and wish to push ahead communal concepts. That makes me actually joyful, particularly as a result of we’re in a time the place there’s numerous distinction and opposing viewpoints.”
