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L'Oréal Paris Launches ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Partnership With Oscars Spot Starring Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley

The campaign uses Maximum Effort’s creative to connect the beauty brand to the film’s fashion-world story ahead of the May 1 theatrical debut.

Overview

  • The custom ad premiered during the 98th Academy Awards to kick off a collaboration between L’Oréal Paris and 20th Century Studios/Disney.
  • Set at Runway Magazine, the spot plays on a mix-up that mistakes Kendall Jenner for a new assistant and introduces Simone Ashley’s character, Amari.
  • Maximum Effort produced the creative, bringing the sequel’s world to life with a cinematic look aligned to the franchise’s tone.
  • L’Oréal and Disney positioned the tie-up as a celebration of confidence and glamour, with additional activations planned through the film’s exclusive May 1 release in theaters.
  • Who What Wear reported a Colour Riche red lipstick handoff in the scene and noted Jenner’s status as a L’Oréal Paris global ambassador since 2023.