Certainly! Here’s a curated roundup of more instances where actors’ modern appearances, makeup, or cosmetic work felt out of place in period pieces, continuing the theme of “iPhone face” moments:
11. **Henry Cavill in The Witcher (Netflix)** — Though a fantasy series, some fans noted Cavill’s impeccable, Hollywood-style grooming, including his perfectly sculpted beard and hair, which seemed overly polished compared to the gritty medieval setting.
12. **Lily James in Pam & Tommy (2022)** — While the show aims to depict the 1990s, her flawless makeup and perfectly styled hair sometimes felt more modern than period-appropriate, especially during intimate scenes where natural looks might have been more fitting.
13. **Michaela Coel in I May Destroy You** — Although a contemporary show, some viewers pointed out how her smooth, almost flawless skin and makeup could distract from the rawness of the storyline, akin to “trying too hard” for a historical aesthetic.
14. **Tilda Swinton in Doctor Strange (Marvel)** — Her very modern, avant-garde makeup and hairstyle felt visually disconnected from the more fantasy-appropriate costumes of the mystical realm, breaking immersion for some viewers.
15. **Anya Taylor-Joy in Queen’s Gambit** — Specifically, her highly stylized 1960s hair and makeup, which looked more like a modern editorial shoot than authentic period styling, drew some criticism for feeling too polished for the TV era.
16. **Dylan O’Brien in American Assassin** — His rugged look included modern haircuts, stubble, and fresh-faced appearance that seemed too “done” to fit seamlessly into the Cold War espionage era.
17. **Emma Mackey in Sex Education** — While not strictly a period piece, some fans feel her very on-trend makeup and hairstyle could be an anachronism when depicting characters set in past decades.
18. **Matthew McConaughey in Gold (2016)** — His intense, Hollywood-style sun-kissed tan and perfect teeth seemed overly polished for a story set during the 1980s gold rush.
19. **Saoirse Ronan in Brooklyn (2015)** — Despite excellent period costume, some noted her makeup, especially her perfectly arched brows and modern blush, felt more like current trends than 1950s authenticity.
20. **Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders** — Though stylistically inspired by the 1920s, his very clean-cut, almost Hollywood-style grooming, including sharp suits and perfectly styled hair, occasionally contrasted sharply with the grittiness of the series’ setting.
Feel free to add your own examples! The recurring theme seems to be that even subtle cosmetic decisions can break the immersive magic of period storytelling when they appear too modern or polished.
