Baltimore Stylist Tené Wilder Earns Awards Season Buzz for 'Sinners' Work

Wilder's hair and beauty artistry on the acclaimed film has earned her Oscar, SAG, and NAACP Image Award nominations.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 4:23pm

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Baltimore-born and -raised hair and beauty artist Tené Wilder has received multiple award nominations, including an Oscar nod, for her work on the acclaimed film 'Sinners'. Wilder's period-specific hairstyles for the 1930s-set movie have been recognized by the Academy, the Screen Actors Guild, and the NAACP Image Awards, highlighting her impact on film and television.

Why it matters

Wilder's nominations represent the growing recognition of Baltimore's creative talent on the national stage. Her work on 'Sinners' showcases her ability to use hair and beauty to authentically capture character and culture, contributing to the film's critical acclaim.

The details

Wilder, an Emmy Award-winning hairstylist, was a key hairstylist on the record-breaking film 'Sinners', which earned 16 Oscar nominations. Her work on the 1930s-set movie, including hairstyles for actors Wunmi Mosaku, Li Jun Li, and Lola Kirke, was praised for its emotional depth and cultural authenticity, helping to advance the characters' development.

  • Wilder received Oscar, SAG, and NAACP Image Award nominations for her work on 'Sinners'.
  • The SAG Awards will air on Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET.
  • The 57th NAACP Image Awards will air on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. ET.

The players

Tené Wilder

A Baltimore-born and -raised hair and beauty artist who has received multiple award nominations, including an Oscar nod, for her work on the acclaimed film 'Sinners'.

Ryan Coogler

The director of the acclaimed vampire movie 'Sinners', which made history by earning 16 Oscar nominations.

Li Jun Li

An actor who played the role of Grace Chow in 'Sinners', and whose hair was styled by Wilder.

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What they’re saying

“I've been overwhelmed—in the most humbling way—by the response to this work. To be recognized by the Academy, the Guild, and the NAACP is something I don't take lightly. I'm deeply grateful to the Sinners team, to the artists and performers who trusted me with their characters, and to the community that has supported me every step of the way. This moment is bigger than me—it's about collaboration, culture, and honoring the stories we're entrusted to tell.”

— Tené Wilder

What’s next

The SAG Awards and the 57th NAACP Image Awards, where Wilder is nominated, will air in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Tené Wilder's award nominations for her work on 'Sinners' highlight the growing recognition of Baltimore's creative talent on the national stage, and showcase her ability to use hair and beauty to authentically capture character and culture in film and television.