Actress ’s beauty first appeared on television shows, like and , before starring in the addictive romantic drama with Omar Epps. Since then, she’s landed roles in some of the biggest Black films of our time, recognized by not only her talent but also her sweet grin, brown eyes, and blush-kissed cheekbones. For example, at the Premiere in 2002, Lathan established her stance on blush which framed her metallic eyeshadow.
She doubled down on circular application at the Premiere in her most pigmented look yet, before dusting body glitter and blush over her eyes at the 58th Annual Tony Awards the following year. In the 2010s, she toned down the rouge, attending the 6th Annual ESSENCE BWIH Awards with frosted, (turning up the pigment at a Beso event in 2016). As time progressed, she leaned into bronze tones to sculpt her cheeks (think: 2022’s Premiere) for a warmer, more sensual moment— which has lasted since.
Now, on her 53rd birthday, here are all of our favorite Sanaa Lathan blush moments..
