Los Angeles Times

‘Little Mermaid’ makeup artist calls Ursula criticism ‘ridiculous’ and ‘offensive’

The makeup artist for Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” has responded to criticism surrounding the movie’s depiction of Ursula. The nefarious sea witch — played by Melissa McCarthy ...
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Inside Halle Bailey’s Enchanting No-Makeup Makeup Look for The Little Mermaid

Halle Bailey's mermaid look is bound to be part of your world. "Makeup Designer Peter Swords King and I discussed the initial concept early on," Kat told Vogue in a June 1 interview, "and we decided ...
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Makeup Designer Responds to ‘Offensive’ Ursula Criticisms: ‘Why Can’t I Do as Good a Job as a Queer Artist?’

“The Little Mermaid” makeup designer Peter Smith King has responded to criticisms of the revamped Ursula look that Melissa McCarthy brings to life in the new live-action remake, specifically ...
People

‘The Little Mermaid’ Makeup Artist Says He Wanted Ursula to Look More Like Melissa McCarthy Than a Drag Queen

“Although [having been] inspired by drag queens, I didn't want her to look like a drag queen,” said Peter Smith King of transforming Melissa McCarthy into Ursula Valerie Macon/Getty ; Walt Disney ...
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Melissa McCarthy’s ‘Little Mermaid’ makeup artist slams ‘ridiculous’ backlash

Critics are slamming MUA Peter King and “The Little Mermaid” remake for not hiring a queer makeup artist to create the Ursula looks for Melissa McCarthy. Many “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alums have slammed ...
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Inside Halle Bailey's Enchanting No-Makeup Makeup Look for ‘The Little Mermaid'

Halle Bailey's mermaid look is bound to be part of your world. "Makeup Designer Peter Swords King and I discussed the initial concept early on," Ali told Vogue in a June 1 interview, "and we decided ...