Milly Alcock is no stranger to playing a fierce leading lady. She first appeared on the mainstream circuit as Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO\u2019s House of the Dragon<\/em><\/a> and now she\u2019s doing it again with her new film Supergirl<\/em><\/a>, where she plays Kara Zor-EL, the carefree, punk-rock younger cousin of David Corenswet\u2019s Superman<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last night, Supergirl<\/em>\u2019s grungy, gritty style was on full display as Alcock walked the blue carpet wearing a full Balenciaga ensemble with leather opera gloves and cool, effortless glam. \u201cThe inspiration for the makeup came directly from the tension within the look itself,\u201d says celebrity makeup artist Tyron Machhausen<\/a>. \u201cThe silhouette feels powerful and architectural, with an incredible sense of control and precision, but there\u2019s also something undeniably rock\u2019n\u2019roll about it.\u201d<\/p>\n To get the look, Machhausen started by prepping the skin with the Peach & Lily Ultra Plush Rich Cream<\/u><\/a> before going in with Natasha Denona HY-GLAM Foundation<\/u><\/a> and setting the face with Polite Society More Than a Pretty Powder Skin-Caring Loose Setting Powder<\/u><\/a>. But the real focal point of the makeup was the smudged eye look. Lining the eyes with the Ulta Beauty Collection Gel Eyeliner Pencil<\/u><\/a> in Black Brown and Ulta Beauty Collection Automatic Retractable Eyeliner<\/u><\/a> in Matte Black, Machhausen lightly blurred the eyeliner to create a \u201clived-in quality.\u201d He then added Ulta Beauty Collection Eyeshadow Singles<\/u><\/a> in Roaring 20s for a subtle metallic shimmer. Alcock\u2019s hair was kept simple with undone waves that mimicked Supergirl<\/em> Kara\u2019s free-flowing hair. \u201cNothing feels overly polished or perfect,\u201d says Machhausen. This idea is also the cornerstone of Alcock\u2019s summer-long partnership with Ulta Beauty, which focuses on celebrating self-expression in all its forms.<\/p>\n Ahead of the premiere, we caught up with Alcock to chat about her red carpet prep routine, stepping into the superhero universe, and embracing your messiness.<\/p>\n Milly Alcock for the Supergirl<\/em> world premiere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I wanted to find something that was in Kara\u2019s world. She\u2019s a bit punk rock, grunge, messy, and it felt like this Balenciaga look really encapsulated that energy.<\/p>\n I like to center myself before\u2014just sit outside, bare feet, and really ground myself. Then, put some music on and just lean into the fun and how big of a moment this is.<\/p>\n I\u2019m pretty undone when I\u2019m out and about. There\u2019s something really fun, exciting, and playful about getting to step into this other person and that other world.<\/p>\n You have to approach it as you would any other job: lean in and allow the big elements of the world to do the talking. You approach it from a really real and grounded perspective and humanize this person who is so superhuman.<\/p>\n What was most important to me was really highlighting and leaning into Kara\u2019s trauma. She is someone who has undergone such grief in her life, and that was exciting for me to take on in the role. She\u2019s messy, imperfect, and has got a lot of grit, but she\u2019s also got an enormous heart, and I really wanted that to sing in this film.<\/p>\n Milly Alcock for the Supergirl<\/em> world premiere.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n I actually had my first day with David Corenswet on Supergirl,<\/em> so that was a really lovely moment. We were outside in the freezing cold in early January of 2025 and he gave me advice about bruising and the stunt work. He talked about understanding that it\u2019s a marathon and not a sprint, and he was 100 percent correct about all of that.<\/p>\n Supergirl<\/em> Kara. Rhaenyra\u2014I mean, she has a dragon, so that\u2019s a level up\u2014but Kara is so incredibly phenomenally powerful. But I do think they would just end up being really good friends, genuinely.<\/p>\n It feels like such an honor to be part of the new DC Universe and give a generation a new perspective and voice for Supergirl<\/em>. She will be such a role model for young people\u2014it\u2019s okay to be flawed, messy, and who you are, and I hope that they feel more comfortable being who they are after watching the film.<\/p>\n I really want to push myself to do a physical feat. I really want to cycle across France and camp this summer. I want to acquire new physical skills and find community within that. That\u2019s something that I am trying to do more of on my time off.<\/p>\n This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhat was the inspiration for your look tonight?<\/h2>\n
How do you center yourself when preparing for an event like this?<\/h2>\n
How does your red carpet style and glam differ from your everyday style?<\/h2>\n
This is your first leading role as part of a superhero franchise. How did you prepare to take on the role of Supergirl<\/em>?<\/h2>\n
This is the first standalone Supergirl<\/em> movie in many decades. What was most important to you to portray in your version of the character?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDid you discuss taking on the role with David Corenswet?<\/h2>\n
Who do you think would win a battle, Supergirl<\/em> Kara or Rhaenyra Targaryen?<\/h2>\n
How has it been interacting with fans?<\/h2>\n
In a recent GQ<\/em> interview<\/a>, while referencing how your career opportunities impacted the trajectory of your life, you said, \u201cI knew it would be really scary, but I\u2019ve got one big, bad, beautiful life. Now is the time to be scared.\u201d Outside of work, what are other things that scare you that you are actively running toward?<\/h2>\n