Fashion and beauty are some of the most creative fields around, but rarely do we recognize the women behind the looks we love on runways, websites, and the ‘gram. Here we salute five Black women whose creative expression in these areas inspires us all.

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.