Look Behind The Look

Step into the shadowy world of fast fashion and its disconcerting impact on society and our planet in this episode of Look Behind The Look. Let's unveil the chilling truths behind the glitz of the fashion industry through an enlightening conversation with director Eva Orner. Her documentary which premiered at SXSW, and is now streaming on HBO Max, exposes the unsettling practices of Brandy Mel...

Ready to unravel the artistry behind the terrifying looks of Twisted Metal? Join us on Look Behind the Look with special guest Stacey Perry, the mastermind makeup and special effects artist who brings this popular game to life. From her New Orleans roots making films with her family, to the set of a hit show, Stacey's story is a journey through creativity and craft. Don't miss this episode...

Our latest podcast episode reveals the critical Pay Equity Now campaign led by the Costume Designers Guild. Discover how costume designers are fighting for fair wages and why their work is pivotal to the entertainment industry. This eye-opening conversation with Danielle Launzel sheds light on the intersection of creativity, gender, and labor rights. Tune in and learn how you can support pay equit...

In this week's captivating episode of Look Behind The Look, we delve into the dazzling world of television with a focus on the stylish series "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans." Host Tiffany Bartok sits down with the brilliant Jackie Rizotto, the makeup department head responsible for the show's stunning aesthetics. Jackie opens up about the intricate details that went into crafting th...

Today's episode celebrates the Oscar Nominated work of Makeup and Hair Designer Karen Hartley Thomas, Prosthetics Designer Suzi Battersby, and Prosthetic Makeup Artist Ashra Kelly-Blue on the film GOLDA.  These women share with me the process involved to transform the acting force Helen Mirren into Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.  These women, who had never worked together before came toget...

I'm thrilled to bring you an episode with Kazu Hiro this week.  Kazu is a BAFTA and  Academy Award winning artist and is once again nominated both for the Oscar and a BAFTA Award for his sensational work transforming Bradley Cooper into legendary composer Leonard Bernstein.  I was thrilled to grab a moment with him to discuss his work and hear about his process.  Enjoy this conversation with o...

Are you watching Barbie right now?  Thinking about it?  Whether you have seen it once, twice, or 5 times like my son... You have noticed a couple of things- Barbie's hair at the dance party and the flawless highlighting of all the characters.  After a chase of all chases, Ivana Primorac finally shared her secrets with me.  Yes, I realize her secrets are not-so-secret as they have been shared i...

My favorite movie this year has been SALTBURN.  There.  I said it.  I was thrilled to speak to Makeup and Hair Designer Siân Miller about her work in this film. Whether this polarizing film was one that you loved or hated, it is coming out on digital Dec. 21 via AMAZON Prime. So gather the family 'round and enjoy! I loved talking to Siân about the looks behind Carey Mulligan's visually stu...

Headed your way in the coming weeks is a barrage of Award-Contenders because 'Tis Awards Season .  There's no shortage of incredible work to say and today I am bringing you a conversation with returning guest, Nadia Stacey.  We are going to break down POOR THINGS and talk about creating Willem Dafoe's face which successfully told it's own story, Emma Stone's evolution as Bella...

Today is the day of the digital release of OPPENHEIMER so here is an episode for you about what all the heavy lifting that went to aging and transforming the brilliant actors in the film.  Hair Designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Makeup  Designer Luisa Abel walk us through the process on set under Christopher Nolan's direction while they collaborated to create convincing looks for Cillian Murphy...

The new film from A24, Sophia Coppola's PRISCILLA, is an undisputed feast for the eyes.  Released on this past weekend, you hopefully got yourself to the theater to see the incredible detail that was put in to the costumes, set design, hair, makeup and cinematography.  As a frequent visitor to Graceland myself and a person who has been known to study every last detail of Priscilla, Elvis and L...

Hello Hello! No, you aren't imagining things- we are talking about The Bear again because this season absolutely deserves two episodes.  Today's is with Hair Department Head, Ally Vickers and she talks about her much discussed brilliant work (coined "dirtbag chic" by many) with Jeremy Allen White, and turning Abby Elliot from blonde to brunette and back again within a week. She t...

WE ARE HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL.  Yes indeed, with Emmy Nominee Moira Frazier, the Head of the Hair Department at ABBOT ELEMENTARY. Moira tells me about whipping up a wig at a moment's notice for Ayo Edibri, finding individualized hairstyles for all our favorites in the cast including Janelle James, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter as well as the many many many other cast memb...

THE BEAR. It's your favorite show and these are your favorite characters. I am breaking my hiatus to bring you this episode because you know we all need it. Ignacia Soto-Aguilar will tell you in this episode about THE LASH (you know the one on Jamie Lee Curtis' face that broke the internet)! I love talking to Ignacia about her projects because while she is a makeup artist, what you may not...

For the last episode of Season 3, I am thrilled to bring you the Guardians of the Galaxy 3.  I had been looking forward to speaking with the film's Hair Department Head, Cassie Russek, for a long time now and we were finally brought together here with Makeup Department Head of Guardians 3, Alexei Dmitriew, AND for the cherry on top, my friend, Chukwudi Iwuji joined us as well!  You are going t...

This week features a conversation between Oscar Award Winner Judy Chin and Emmy Award Winner Jason Collins of Autonomous FX, Inc. Dead Ringers starring Rachel Weisz, now on Amazon Prime, is a limited series based on the original film which starred Jeremy Irons.  Judy is the makeup department head and Jason heads up the SFX Team on the show.  These two are masters of their craft, that much is certa...

There is a GREASE for every generation. From its Broadway origins, to the recent version on Paramount Plus, it's the gift that keeps on giving. Jaala Leis Wanless, the Hair Department Head of GREASE: Rise of the Pink Ladies talks to me about the challenging undertaking of leading a team to create styles that reflect the period and also move realistically through intense musical production numb...

I was lucky enough to have all three of the masters behind the look of White House Plumbers for this episode.  One thing- I was unable to get clips for you for the YouTube version of the podcast because HBO has them on lockdown, but you can see their incredible work when you watch the show of course. We talk about some of the key elements to creating these looks and the welcome challenge of sourci...

The Makeup Show was in NYC April 30-May 1, and I had a chance to talk to some of my favorite women about their brands and what is new.  Let me know if you were at the show and what you picked up! In this episode: I grabbed Angelique Velez from Breakups To Makeup, Cheyenne Pellicoro from Jones Road, Kim Baker from Glamazon Beauty and Belinda Salazar from B3 Beauty. Thank you for having me again at...

In this episode, Hair Department Head Suzy Mazzarese-Allison tells me exactly what retro future means as we dig into Apple TV's Hello Tomorrow.  Billy Crudup, Alison Pill, Hank Azaria, Haneefah Wood, and Jacki Weaver round out the cast for this fun new series about the hottest new real estate market- The Moon.  Suzy tells me all about the creation of these detailed period looks, her career, an...

**GUILTY PLEASURE ALERT! Only visit this episode if you are willing to admit to yourself that you devour episodes of Vanderpump Rules... It was the shot heard around the world- the announcement of the most talked about scandal in recent pop culture history. The betrayal of the beloved reality television star Ariana Madix by way of an affair between her long-time partner Tom Sandoval and her close...

I brought Emmy Nominated Makeup Artist Angie Wells back onto the show for the second time this week because we wanted to celebrate the release of her new album Truth Be Told  and to talk about her NAACP Image Award Nomination for her work as makeup department head on Disney+ 's Cheaper By The Dozen and Season 2 of Amazon Prime's  Hunters .  Enjoy our talk about balancing a career that invo...

I had a great time talking to Avery Plewes about the huge responsibility she carried by costume designing Scream VI.  Entering this beloved franchise and grabbing Ghostface by the... well... face, she conquered a huge job of ensuring the fans felt appreciated and the beloved installments were respectfully honored. Listen to how she assembled the museum with her team, and helped to make Gale Weathe...

Hair Department Head René Warnes talks about her work in the beautiful series “George & Tammy” now on Showtime. We talk about the inspiration behind the detailed period looks and the importance of team collaboration on projects to make them successful. Also the subtle pairing of ever-changing hair looks with period wardrobe, and the fun in looking back for 'inspo' to The Brady Bunch, T...

You know Grishan Roof as the woman behind all those satisfying videos of makeup depotting, making your kit tremendously lighter, more manageable and much prettier to look at.  Listen in the episode as Grishan tells me how Depot Chopra was born, and how she  thrived during COVID.  Grishan becomes emotional as she recounts what  the belief and support of her fellow makeup artists like Fiona Stiles m...