Gothic glamour took over London as Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joanna Lumley stepped out for the “Wednesday” Season 2 premiere. The event at Central Hall Westminster on July 30, 2025, was a feast of dark elegance, with the two actresses channeling their on-screen personas through bold makeup, statement hair, and theatrical couture.
Fans expecting Morticia Addams and Grandmama Hester Frump in full force were not disappointed.
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Smoky charcoal eyeliner bled into a deep rusty shadow that made her green eyes pop, while spider-like falsies gave her lashes a creepy-chic twist. The rich merlot lipstick sealed the deal, cementing the Morticia vibe without looking like cosplay.
Her hair took a bold departure from the Morticia Addams we know. Instead of the signature poker-straight style, she went structural. Pulled into a sculptural bun with sharp, spiky pieces, the look nodded to an arachnid silhouette.
The Dress That Owned the Night!
If the makeup was bold, the outfit was fearless. Catherine Zeta-Jones wore an iridescent black Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture gown with a keyhole cutout and a sweeping backless silhouette. The long train gave her an almost supernatural presence as she walked the carpet.
The fabric shimmered under flashbulbs, shifting from oil-slick black to deep graphite. A diamond-encrusted spider ear cuff by Yeprem added a literal gothic touch, as if Morticia herself had dipped into a treasure chest of cursed jewels.
She also revived the fox eye trend, something she first helped popularize in the 1990s. Makeup artist Brett Freedman used sharp shadow placement and liner to elongate the outer corners, giving her an intense, feline stare. The effect paired with her gown was pure visual magnetism.
Joanna Lumley’s Wickedly Elegant Gothic Twist
Playing Grandmama Hester Frump in the Netflix series, Joanna Lumley brought her own brand of gothic to the carpet. Her makeup was rich but refined, proving that drama doesn’t have to mean excess. A sultry, smoky eye met a vampy red lip, perfectly in tune with the show’s aesthetic. The tones added depth to her porcelain skin, catching the venue’s warm lights in a way that read more cinematic than costume.
The result? A look that blended her iconic “Absolutely Fabulous” energy with gothic storytelling, creating a hybrid that made the crowd smile and photographers linger.
The “Absolutely Fabulous” icon’s outfit was a masterclass in texture and shape. She chose a monochromatic black look, but avoided falling flat by mixing fabrics and embellishments. Wide-leg trousers pooled dramatically over her shoes, paired with a loose black top that created fluid movement.
Over it, a floor-length cardigan embroidered with silver flowers added sparkle without sacrificing the dark mood. Droplet earrings swung as she moved, catching light and drawing attention to her face.
While Catherine Zeta-Jones and Joanna Lumley stole the style spotlight, the night was stacked with standout gothic moments. Jenna Ortega, the face of “Wednesday,” shocked fans with bleached eyebrows and a latex gown that looked straight from a villain’s wardrobe. The bleached brows gave her an eerie, alien-like stare that fit the series’ macabre tone.
