This weekend is the 98th annual Academy Awards, and here in the Hollywood of the South, we’re so excited to watch the iconic award show unfold. One amazing film from 2025, ‘Sinners’ written and directed by Ryan Coogler, and starring Michael B. Jordan, is up for a record-breaking 16 Oscar Nominations, including one dazzling nomination for an Atlanta hairstylist!
Which Atlanta hairstylist is nominated for an Oscar?
Shunika Terry, an Atlanta stylist, is nominated for the Oscar for ‘Best Makeup and Hairstyling’ for her stunning work on ‘Sinners’!
As the head designer, Terry created the world of ‘Sinners’ through masterful artistry in the actors’ hair and makeup. She focused on embracing natural hair to enhance the “texture of the storytelling” in ‘Sinners’, along with historically accurate hair design.
For 25 years, Terry has been a trusted name for creating beautiful, moving and magnetic looks for the screen. And now, she’s getting the recognition she deserves for her iconic work on ‘Sinners’!
What else has Shunika Terry-Jennings worked on?
‘Sinners’ might be the film on everyone’s mind right now, but Terry has worked on a TON of recognizable films and TV shows in her 25 years in film. Here are some other projects where you can see her artistry:
- Cape Fear (Apple TV+)
- Dope Thief (Season 1 – Apple TV+)
- Ironheart (Marvel/Disney+)
- His & Hers (Season 1 – Netflix)
- Atlanta (Season 1 – 4 on FX)
And many more! You can learn more about Shunika Terry-Jennings and her career on her website, here!
We’re rooting for you this weekend, Shunika!
You can watch the Oscars live Sunday night at 7 p.m. And you definitely don’t want to miss out, Atlanta!