The media only realized this makeup mishap after the event, when the paparazzi published their photos.

Read more about this rare makeup phenomenon below.

What made Angelina Jolie’s face white on the red carpet?

Angelina Jolie at the 2024 New York Film Festival

However, the incident is more common than you may think.

So, what’s behind the powdery faces?

The culprit is translucent powder.

Angelina Jolie’s powdery face at the 2014 premiere of “The Normal Heart”

“A huge rookie error from her makeup artist.”

However, this mistake like many makeup mishaps that can be quickly fixed has a solution.