Sarah Tanno-Stewart (Sarah Nicole Tanno, born February 1, 1981) is a make up artist from Los Angeles. Sarah became a makeup artist around 2001. Sarah has also worked with Fergie, Katy Perry, and Kelis. Some of Sarah's more well known work is with photographer Chadwick Tyler. She moved to New York in 2009 and became the Haus dancers makeup artist from 2009 to 2014, when she became Gaga's day to day makeup artist in September.
She joined Haus Laboratories in 2019 as the Global Artistry Director. On November 16, 2019 she married Lady Gaga's guitarist, Tim Stewart, whom she first met working on The Born This Way Ball in 2012.
Work with Lady Gaga
I remember watching the VMAs in 2009 when she performed "Paparazzi" and Kabuki, the makeup artist, did her makeup. She was hanging from the rafters, dripping in blood, and I was like, Oh, that girl is badass. If I could work with anyone, it would be her.
The next day (September 14, 2009) I was back at the MAC counter where I was working and we were all talking about it, and I said, "I know I said I didn’t want to work with celebrities, but I would die to work with her." And it was so crazy — literally 20 minutes later I had a Facebook message from her manager at the time, who I knew from having worked with Fergie on a couple of things. She asked if I would be interested in working with Lady Gaga and if I wanted to come meet her in Washington to do her makeup for the last couple shows of The Fame Ball tour.
It was crazy because she wanted me to do hair, too. I went to hair school and I can do regular hair, but this is Lady Gaga. I was not trained or ready to do the level of hair that Gaga needed. I totally faked it. Billy B, who was working with her for everything at that time, came in and wanted his assistant to take over the tour and do Gaga with the look he created. Gaga didn’t want to lose me completely, so she asked me to come on board and do her dancers. I was really bummed out at the time, but I took the hit.
For five years, I just did my homework and studied and watched what she liked, what she didn’t like, and what worked on her face — and that helped me to develop my style, and it taught me a lot about makeup and what I love. I had to do a lot of homework to keep up with her because her references are so incredible and she’s such an artist. It wasn’t an easy process, but I earned her trust, and I’ve been full time with her since 2014.
The next day (September 14, 2009) I was back at the MAC counter where I was working and we were all talking about it, and I said, "I know I said I didn’t want to work with celebrities, but I would die to work with her." And it was so crazy — literally 20 minutes later I had a Facebook message from her manager at the time, who I knew from having worked with Fergie on a couple of things. She asked if I would be interested in working with Lady Gaga and if I wanted to come meet her in Washington to do her makeup for the last couple shows of The Fame Ball tour.
It was crazy because she wanted me to do hair, too. I went to hair school and I can do regular hair, but this is Lady Gaga. I was not trained or ready to do the level of hair that Gaga needed. I totally faked it. Billy B, who was working with her for everything at that time, came in and wanted his assistant to take over the tour and do Gaga with the look he created. Gaga didn’t want to lose me completely, so she asked me to come on board and do her dancers. I was really bummed out at the time, but I took the hit.
For five years, I just did my homework and studied and watched what she liked, what she didn’t like, and what worked on her face — and that helped me to develop my style, and it taught me a lot about makeup and what I love. I had to do a lot of homework to keep up with her because her references are so incredible and she’s such an artist. It wasn’t an easy process, but I earned her trust, and I’ve been full time with her since 2014.
—Sarah to Refinery29 (Feb 22, 2019)
In September of 2014, Sarah became Gaga personal day to day and event makeup artist.
2009 — 2014
- Other than The Fame Ball dates, Sarah was the dancers makeup artist for these events.
2014 — Present
2014-2015
2017-2018
2020
![[1]](/wiki/File:Haus_Labs_IG_Story_-_Norbert_Schoerner_photoshoot.jpg "Haus Labs IG Story - Norbert Schoerner photoshoot.jpg (884 KB)")
- Before the release of "Stupid Love" music video Haus Labs posted a pic of Gaga made by Norbert Schoerner on their Instagram Story mentioning their products used for this photoshoot. For the lips, she had on Rip Lip Liner in Slayer and Le Monster Matte Lip Crayon in Rebel. For the eyes, Gaga had colorful eyeshadow topped off with her signature winged liner using Liquid Eye-lie-ner in Punk.
2021
Beloved Community Awards
(Jan 16)
(Jan 16)
Inauguration of Joe Biden
(Jan 20)
(Jan 20)
(Aug)
(Sept)
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
(Sept 25)
(Sept 25)
for Jazz & Piano
Vogue Life in Looks
(Oct)
(Oct)
(Nov 9)
(Nov 10)
(Nov 11)
(Nov 13)
(Nov 15)
(Nov 16)
(Nov 18)
Haus Laboratories
(Nov)
(Nov)
2022
![[1] SAG Awards (Feb 27)](/wiki/File:2-27-22_Silver_carpet_at_28th_Annual_SAG_Awards_at_the_Barker_Hangar_in_Santa_Monica,_CA_005.jpg "2-27-22 Silver carpet at 28th Annual SAG Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA 005.jpg (1.05 MB)")
![[2] BAFTA Film Awards (Mar 13)](/wiki/File:3-13-22_Red_Carpet_at_75th_BAFTAs_at_the_Royal_Albert_Hall_in_London,_UK_006.jpg "3-13-22 Red Carpet at 75th BAFTAs at the Royal Albert Hall in London, UK 006.jpg (1.12 MB)")
![[2] Critics' Choice Awards (Mar 13)](/wiki/File:3-13-22_Red_Carpet_at_27th_Critics%27_Choice_Awards_at_The_Savoy_Hotel_in_London,_UK_004.jpg "3-13-22 Red Carpet at 27th Critics' Choice Awards at The Savoy Hotel in London, UK 004.jpg (1.73 MB)")
- Using Haus Laboratories and Lashify.
- Using Haus Laboratories and Lashify. Assisted by Emilie Louizides.
Photography
November 2, 2017
Alt.
- Lady Gaga wears a jacket, a blouse, and a skirt by Versace, boots by Pleaser, sunglasses by Seraphin by OGI Eyewear, and earrings by Eddie Borgo.
November 3, 2017
- Lady Gaga wears a T-Shirt from her merchandise, a custom bra and shorts by Natali Germanotta, boots by Tres Outlaws Boot Co, a custom hat by Gladys Tamez, earrings by Rod Almayate, and two necklaces by Martine Ali.
November 5, 2017
- Lady Gaga wears a bodysuit by Stellaire x Stoned Immaculate, a coat by Fendi, boots by Gianvito Rossi, earrings by Marc Jacobs, two necklaces by Martine Ali, and a ring by JTV.
November 14, 2017
- Lady Gaga wears a sweater, a shirt, and a skirt by Versace, boots by Gianvito Rossi, and sunglasses by Safilo in collaboration with Harper's Bazaar.
November 22, 2017
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit by Cheng-Huai Chuang and a ring by JTV.
May 27, 2018
- Lady Gaga wears a dress and pumps by Fendi, earrings by Ryan Storer, and a bag by Mark Cross.
- Location - New York City, NY
- Hair stylist - Frederic Aspiras
- Make-up artist - Sarah Nicole Tanno
- Styling - Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador
May 30, 2018
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Zimmermann, boots by Schutz, a vintage hat by Adolfo II from New York Vintage, earrings by Charming Charlie, sunglasses by Roberi & Fraud, and a bag by Mark Cross.
- Location - New York City, NY
- Hair stylist - Frederic Aspiras
- Make-up artist - Sarah Nicole Tanno
- Styling - Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador
June 16, 2018
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit, boots and jewelry by Alexander McQueen.
- Location - MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California
- Hair stylist - Frederic Aspiras
- Make-up artist - Sarah Nicole Tanno
- Styling - Tom Eerebout and Sandra Amador
Other
On the Set of AHS: Roanoke (2016)
On the Set of AHS: Roanoke
Victoria Posh (Jul, 2019)
(Mar/Apr, 2021)
(Sept, 2021)
On the set of Abracadabra Music video, (xx-xx-2024)
Backstage at The Mayhem Ball