‘Only Murders in the Building’ Star Da’Vine Joy Randolph Talks Skin Care, Subtle Accessories, and the Secret to Staying Sexy
Da’Vine Joy Randolph will be an EGOT winner. It’s only a matter of time. She’s already won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her role as Mary Lamb, a grieving cafeteria mother, in The Holdovers. She was nominated for a Tony for her stellar performance as Oda Mae Brown in Broadway’s Ghost: The Musical. And the scene-stealer just earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Detective Donna Williams in Hulu’s hilarious mystery Only Murders in the Building, which premieres its fourth season on August 27.
“Details about the show are being kept closely guarded,” Randolph, 38, tells Alexa, “but Detective Williams is known as a super serious, tough detective, and you’ll get to see her fangirl over a new character this season.” (The star knows it all: “I pinch myself every day that I get to work with such icons,” she says of veteran actors like Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Meryl Streep.)
The Philadelphia native and Yale Drama School graduate is as fashion-forward as she is talented, having been seen on the red carpet in custom pieces from Louis Vuitton, Rodarte, Zac Posen, and Christian Siriano.
But her real obsession? Glasses. “I’ve lost track of how many pairs of sunglasses I have. I wear glasses all the time (even though I don’t really need them),” she confesses. “When I was little, I would purposely fail my eye test so my mum would buy me glasses!”
Check out Randolph’s latest favorite shades, close-ups of the actor, body contouring, and a cool cocktail recipe.
“I’m a huge fan of shapewear and when I found this product I knew it was perfect for me. I love to accentuate my curves and I feel this swimsuit accentuates the parts I want to show off and minimizes the parts I don’t.
“Loewe sunglasses are my obsession at the moment. They’re chic and timeless, but with a bit of an edge. They really have a frame for everyone!”
“They have a very iconic, very funky hat shape. As soon as you see it, you know it’s an Essenchel hat.”
“This bag is perfect for any occasion. It can be easily dressed up or down and is a great statement piece that will complement any look. Not to mention it has more space inside than you’d expect and is comfortable to carry!”
“I found a bracelet similar to this one while vintage shopping and thought the design was very unique. I always get compliments on it whenever I wear it!”
“It’s the soundtrack to my life. It’s my go-to for good moments, sad moments, big moments and small moments.”
“Dr. Dennis [Gross Skincare] The products are effective yet gentle for all skin types. The cream provides long-lasting hydration, firming and radiant skin.”
“You can’t go wrong with Danessa Myricks Beauty! All of their products are easy to apply, come in a wide variety of colors, and are super pigmented. They’re perfect for everyone, pro and beginner!”
“I can’t say enough great things about this brow gel. It holds great without cakey and makes your brows look so good everyone will think you just had laminated brows!”
“I use wooden therapy tools to remove cellulite and tone the body – a tried and true old method that still works. Models swear by it and I can’t wait to try it out before the red carpet and turn heads!”
“I’m picky about how my home smells! I’m a bit of a hoarder when it comes to candles and diffusers. I especially love this fragrance as many of them are based on the scents used in hotels. I travel a lot so it’s fun to pick out my favorite hotel scents – it brings back so many great memories!”
“The BearaBee weighted blanket is always on the couch – perfect for snuggling up at the end of a long day!”
“I love cooking and I take my cookware very seriously. Le Creuset cookware is not only beautiful to look at, it’s also very high quality.”
“I love hosting dinner parties and this machine has become a must-have in our home. It’s such an easy and fun way to make cocktails.”
