Toy Story star Tim Allen, 72, makes rare public appearance to honor close friend



Tim Allen speaks onstage at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards held at the Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)© Variety via Getty Images
Rebecca Lewis
Rebecca LewisLos Angeles correspondent
April 11, 2026
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Tim Allen made a rare public appearance on Friday April 10, 2026, to honor Bonnie Clevering who has worked with the likes Hilary Swank, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and Kristen Stewart over her five decades as a hair designer.

Tim Allen speaks onstage at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards held at the Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California© Variety via Getty Images

HELLO! joined the Santa Clause actor at the Hollywood Beauty Awards, where Tim kept his look classic for the show, wearing a black tuxedo as he introduced Bonnie to the stage.

Bonnie was named as the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling honoree at the Hollywood Beauty Awards, and after a highlight reel of her work, Tim quipped: "Vogue magazine, red carpets… Not one mention of Santa Claus's beard. Gotta be honest, it took me forever to grow that beard! It didn't happen in moments."

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Tim grew his own natural beard for his role as Scott Calvin in the Christmas film The Santa Clause, but when Bonnie joined the franchise for the sequel, they worked together to create various looks as the character aged.

Their work together on The Santa Clause 2 also led to Bonnie working, for the first time. with a special effects makeup artist, which saw her expand her skills as she learned how to apply wigs onto prosthetics.

Tim Allen speaks onstage during the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards at Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)© Getty Images

Bonnie began her career working on films with Elvis Presley and has also worked on Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s Eleven, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and The Twilight Saga. In 2024, she released her memoir, Continuity, which included never-before-seen on-set Twilight images to never-before-told stories of working with Tim.

Giulia Lupetti (far L) and Tim Allen (far R) present the Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling Award to Bonnie Clevering (C)© Getty Images

Tim is best known for voicing Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, and will reprise his role in the upcoming Toy Story 5. 

Jeremy Allen White speaks onstage at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards held at the Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Images)© Variety via Getty Images

Jeremy Allen White was also in attendance at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards to honor KC Fee with the Groomer of the Year award, and Vincent Oquendo was named Make-up Artist of the Year for his work with Alicia Silverstone and Jenna Ortega.

KC Fee and Jeremy Allen White onstage at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards held at the Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 © Variety via Getty Images

Bradley Keneth, who works closely with Miley Cyrus, won Stylist of the Year, while YSL Beauty won Brand of the Year, and Bulgari was honored with Fragrance of the Year.

Colleen Atwood at the 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards held at the Taglyan Complex on April 10, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. © Variety via Getty Images

Oscar winner Colleen Atwood was honored with the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design, Peggy Sirota as the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Photography honoree, and Ken Diaz as the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup honoree.

Robert L. Stevenson was named the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling honoree, and Zabrina Matiru as the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Makeup honoree.

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