{"id":2008166,"date":"2025-09-09T04:50:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2008166"},"modified":"2025-09-09T04:50:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:50:22","slug":"doja-cat-debuts-as-mac-cosmetics-new-ambassador-by-taking-a-bite-of-lipstick-at-the-mtv-vmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/doja-cat-debuts-as-mac-cosmetics-new-ambassador-by-taking-a-bite-of-lipstick-at-the-mtv-vmas\/","title":{"rendered":"Doja Cat Debuts as MAC Cosmetics\u2019 New Ambassador by Taking a Bite of Lipstick at the MTV VMAs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/shoe-trends\/doja-cat-pleaser-shoes-vmas-2025-1238120774\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Doja Cat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Doja Cat<\/a> is sinking her teeth into the world of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/exclusive-mac-cosmetics-names-nicola-140000808.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:MAC Cosmetics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">MAC Cosmetics<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ahead of Sunday night\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/music\/articles\/gothic-beauty-90s-grunge-revival-220053260.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:MTV Video Music Awards;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">MTV Video Music Awards <\/a>show, the 29-year-old rapper did the unexpected and playfully bit into the brand\u2019s Lady Danger red lipstick \u2014 the same that dressed her lips \u2014 on the carpet, only it wasn\u2019t the actual product; it was an edible, chocolate-coated replica concocted by world-famous pastry chef Amaury Guichon. The stunt, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/exclusive-mac-viva-glam-elaine-040100370.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:MAC;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">MAC<\/a> confirmed to WWD in an email, was a teaser for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/footwear-news\/shoe-trends\/doja-cat-adidas-samba-heels-fifa-world-cup-performance-1237979721\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Doja Cat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Doja Cat<\/a>\u2019s new ambassadorship with the brand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>More from WWD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cWelcome to the MAC family, Doja,\u201d said A\u00efda Moudachirou-Rebois, MAC Cosmetics senior vice president and global general manager, in the official press release. \u201cMAC has always been a platform for artists, performers and creatives who shape culture. Not only is Doja one of the most exciting voices of her generation, we love her creativity, unique artistry and fearless spirit, which resonate around the globe. We could not think of a more perfect partner to help us write the next chapter of MAC\u2019s story.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">This new ambassadorship will see Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, star in a series of global campaigns for the brand, featuring a handful of bestselling products. In an email sent exclusively to WWD, Nicola Formichetti, MAC\u2019s global creative director, said: \u201cDoja is fearless, subversive and completely original, which is everything MAC stands for.\u00a0She doesn\u2019t just wear makeup; she uses it as an art form. Together, we\u2019re going to create campaigns that feel disruptive, joyful and unapologetically MAC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The \u201cPaint the Town Red\u201d performer expressed excitement over her new partnership, acknowledging her long-standing relationship with makeup. \u201cMakeup is my paint, my armor, my way of creating characters \u2014 and MAC has always stood for that kind of artistry and freedom. We\u2019re going to push it even further and make people see beauty in a whole new way,\u201d she said in the press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Her beauty aesthetic at the VMAs included her signature skinny eyebrows and a sharp cat-eye wing. Meanwhile, Doja Cat\u2019s eyes were carved out using a bronze shadow in the crease and a matte white in her inner corners. Her hair was styled in a bouncy blond blowout, Pamela Anderson and Dolly Parton style. The artist opened the show with a performance of \u201cJealous Type\u201d before later being honored with the Best K-pop VMA award for \u201cBorn Again,\u201d her track with Lisa and Raye.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/eye\/people\/gallery\/mtv-vmas-2025-best-dressed-photos-1238121487\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MTV VMAs 2025 Best Dressed Guests: Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat and More;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\"> MTV VMAs 2025 Best Dressed Guests: Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat and More <\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/eye\/people\/gallery\/mtv-vmas-2025-best-dressed-photos-1238121487\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:View Gallery;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> <span>  <\/span> <span>  <\/span> <span>  <\/span> <span class=\"lrv-u-border-a-1 lrv-u-border-color-white lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column lrv-u-height-100p lrv-u-justify-content-center lrv-u-align-items-center\">   <span class=\"c-span a-font-accent-medium-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-color-white lrv-u-whitespace-nowrap\"> View Gallery <\/span> <\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Launch Gallery: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wwd.com\/pop-culture\/celebrity-news\/gallery\/statement-beauty-vmas-2025-1238120877\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Statement Hair and Makeup at the MTV VMAs: Doja Cat, Frankie Grande, Megan Stalter and More;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Statement Hair and Makeup at the MTV VMAs: Doja Cat, Frankie Grande, Megan Stalter and More<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Best of WWD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Sign up for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.email.wwd.com\/signup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WWD's Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">WWD&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a>. For the latest news, follow us on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/31XsHSx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TkcoeG\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Twitter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Twitter<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2TntOHq\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doja Cat is sinking her teeth into the world of MAC Cosmetics. Ahead of Sunday night\u2019s MTV Video Music Awards show, the 29-year-old rapper did the unexpected and playfully bit into the brand\u2019s Lady Danger red lipstick \u2014 the same that dressed her lips \u2014 on the carpet, only it wasn\u2019t the actual product; it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2008167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[366750,310266,366748,366749,337128,316694],"class_list":["post-2008166","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists","tag-ambassadorship","tag-doja-cat","tag-mac-cosmetics","tag-mac-lady-danger-lipstick","tag-mtv-video-music-awards","tag-wwd"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Doja-Cat-Debuts-as-MAC-Cosmetics-New-Ambassador-by-Taking.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2008166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2008166"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2008166\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2008167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2008166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2008166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2008166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}