Overview

• MAC confirmed to WWD and in a press release that the red‑carpet bite was a planned teaser for Doja Cat’s appointment as a global ambassador.
• The prop mirrored MAC’s Lady Danger shade, and the brand said she will lead a series of global campaigns spotlighting its bestselling products.
• Pastry chef Amaury Guichon crafted multiple chocolate lookalike lipsticks and shared a making‑of video on MAC’s Instagram.
• MAC executive Aïda Moudachirou‑Rebois welcomed Doja in the announcement, while creative director Nicola Formichetti lauded her originality in comments to WWD.
• At the VMAs, Doja opened the show with “Jealous Type” and later won Best K‑Pop for “Born Again” with Lisa and Raye.