Paula Jane Hamilton

🎬 Emmy-Nominated Makeup Artist | Department Head | Film & Television | Editorial

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Professional Summary

Paula Jane Hamilton is a Perth born Emmy-nominated Makeup Artist and Department Head with more than two decades of international experience across feature films, television series, and editorial. Her artistry has been showcased in Oscar-shortlisted films, major studio productions, and acclaimed television shows.

Paula began her career in the Costume and Makeup departments in the late 1980s, steadily working across all media of film and television. She is recognised for her creativity, adaptability, and meticulous attention to detail, and she has led makeup departments on international productions.

One of her greatest joys is mentoring emerging artists, passing on knowledge to the next generation of Makeup Designers. Paula continues to work actively in the industry while also contributing to projects that champion film production in Western Australia and beyond.

Film Credits (Department Head ✦)

• ✦ The BabySitter: Killer Queen (2020)
• ✦ Refugee – Short Film, Oscar Shortlisted (2020)
• ✦ Red Dog: True Blue (2016)
• ✦ Kill Me Three Times (2014)
• ✦ Miu Miu Women’s Tale #4 (2012)
• Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
• Paranormal Activity 3 (2011)
• Save the Date (2012)
• Serious Moonlight (2009)
• Hell Ride (2008)
• Ball Don’t Lie (2008)
• Under Still Waters (2008)
• The Nines (2007)
• Pretty Ugly People (2008)
• Waitress (2007)
• Bride & Prejudice (2004)
• Under the Lighthouse Dancing (1997)

Television Credits

• SWAT (Seasons 4–6, 2020–2024)
• Criminal Minds (Seasons 13–15, 2017–2020)
• Ten Days in the Valley (2017–2018)
• ✦ All You Need is Me – Studio Canal (2012)
• Workaholics (Seasons 5–7, 2015–2017)
• Perception (Seasons 2–3, 2013–2015)
• Mistresses (Seasons 1 & 4, 2013 & 2016)
• Melrose Place (2009–2010)
• 90210 (Season 1, 2008–2009)

Editorial & Publications

• OnMakeup Magazine
• Artells
• Superior
• Fugue
• Elle (Turkey)
• Teen Vogue
• Nylon
• GQ Germany (Cover)
• GQ Australia
• Santa Barbara Magazine (Cover)

Notable Faces

Gemma Arterton · Rosanna Arquette · Rochelle Aytes · Jillian Bell · Kristen Bell · Beth Behrs · Jack Black · Alice Braga · Alison Brie · Bryan Brown · Patricia Clarkson · Hope Davis · Nathan Fillion · Andy Griffith · Liam Hemsworth · Luke Hemsworth · Cheryl Hines · Lizzy Kaplan · Heath Ledger · John Legend · Penelope Ann Miller · Melissa McCarthy · Dacre Montgomery · Chloë Moretz · Kathryn Newton · Nick Nolte · Teresa Palmer · Simon Pegg · Robert Plant · Aubrey Plaza · Ryan Reynolds · Keri Russell · Meg Ryan · Adrienne Shelly · Octavia Spencer · Chrissy Teigen · Aisha Tyler

Career Highlights

• Emmy Nomination for work on GLEE.
• Department Head roles spanning feature films, short films, and television series.
• Makeup artistry on international projects across the U.S. and Australia.
• Editorial contributions in major publications including Elle, Teen Vogue, Nylon, and GQ.
• Worked with A-list talent across film, television, music, and fashion.
• Mentor to emerging Makeup Artists, fostering the future of the craft.