International known for her groundbreaking work with makeup, Sharon Gault has created iconic looks for some of the biggest names is show business and fashion, and in the process, defined emerging trends for two decades in modern pop culture. At the age of 16, Sharon became very interested in photography, and later trained with Vidal Sassoon as a hairstylist. A few laters, Sharon discovered her passion for makeup, and chose to focus her energy in this direction. Already a veteran of the Hollywood fashion scene, it was not until she toured with Madonna on the "Blonde Ambition" tour, and was featured in the candid documentary "Madonna: Truth or Dare" that Sharon became an overnight sensation to the world. To this day, many people know her simply as "Mama Makeup", a nickname given to her by the dancers on the tour.
Sharon has collaborated with some of the world's most acclaimed photographers including David LaChapelle, Ellen Von Unwerth, Jonas Akerlund, Joseph Kahn, Rankin, Diane Martel, Diamond Dogs, Matthew Rolston, Tony Duran, Gavin Bond, Michel Comte and Ray Kay. Sharon's work is constantly in demand by Hollywood celebrities and musicians who need to look their best for red carpet awards shows, interviews, music videos and photo shoots. Sharon's celebrity client roster includes Uma Thurman, Lady Gaga, Julia Ormond, Alicia Keys, Amber Tamblyn, Jennifer Garner, Rachel Griffiths, Charlize Theron, Madonna, Renee Zellweger, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Britney Spears, Demi Moore, Rihanna, Johnny Depp, Daphne Guinness, Enrique Iglesias, Cindy Crawford, Hilary Swank, Kate Bosworth, Gwen Stefani, and many more.
Sharon has been doing all of the recent commercials for Old Navy as of early 2011 and just came off a huge Clinique campaign with Director David LaChapelle that will be debuting soon for 2012.
Sharon's undying passion for makeup has lent to her building strong relationships and consulting with top beauty brands such as Make Up For Ever, MAC, Smashbox Cosmetics, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, DIOR Beaty and NARS. With such a background, it is not surprising to find Sharon's work featured in such renowned publications as Italian Vogue, British Vogue, Interview, The Face, Arena, Vanity Fair, ID, In Style, Glamour, Allure, Marie Claire, GQ, Elle, Harper's and Queen, and Rolling Stone. In addition, Sharon has worked on music videos for artists such as Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Rye Rye, Moby, Keri Hilson, Kelis, Enrique Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Kelly Rowland and Avril Lavigne among many others.
Sharon has worked on huge campaigns and commercials for Old Navy, Mercedes Maybach, Comcast, Carl's Jr., Smirnoff Vodka, Beats By Dr Dre, Reebok, Schweppes, Adidas, Nike, Neiman Marcus, Swatch, H&M, Iceberg Jeans, and Dos Equis.
