Armani Beauty announces American actress Tessa Thompson as its newest face.
Thompson will feature in both the iconic Luminous Silk foundation and the new Lip Power campaigns, shot by Swedish photographer Mikael Jansson.
“My idea of beauty applies to every woman as it enhances her personality and uniqueness. Tessa Thompson struck me with the radiant energy she exudes, the vibrant calmness of her way of being. I am delighted to be able to work with her and express a new facet of the feminine kaleidoscope of Armani beauty,” Giorgio Armani said.
Thompson added, “Our ideas around what is beautiful, culturally, are shifting, and becoming more inclusive. What I love about Armani is the way in which it empowers any kind of woman to feel her best self.”
Thompson, who was born in Los Angeles, started in theater, then had small roles in television before establishing her name in film. Her first notable, breakout film role was “Dear White People” in 2014, followed by Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film, “Selma.”
Thompson is also known for her role in the Emmy-nominated drama series “Westworld.” In 2015, she starred in “Creed” and reprised her role in “Creed II” in November 2018. Thompson is currently in production for “Creed III.” She played Valkyrie in the Marvel film “Thor: Ragnarok” in 2017, followed by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019, and will reprise the role in the forthcoming “Thor: Love and Thunder,” set for release in 2022.
