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36 • THE ARTISAN FALL 2026 However, I also wanted to keep her make- up slightly aloof like her character so I used mostly natural/nude colors for her lips with a diffused darker nude liner for some lip contour. The girls got great lips so I wanted to accentuate them. I thought the combo of done-up eyes and understated lips told a story of what Kayla is willing to spend her time and energy on and what she finds important in a make-up look. (Not that I expect this part to come across clearly to everyone, just a little something for me and Meg.) I also elevated Mayor Jo's look by making her done-up for every moment that could come up. In my mind, Mayor Jo is always ready for the press. One of my favorite moments with Lauren (Weedman) was the blood gag we did on her when she breaks a champagne bottle to christen the Diva Casino. I wrote her an email to mentally prep her for the blood gag to which she responded only "I love that shit." When it came to do the blood gag, it was on stage in front of a crowd, and on a huge time crunch—which is always how it feels when you do blood gags, but this time it was literal. Veronica was the brave one who volunteered to be the person to pull the trigger for two takes that were both executed perfectly. Keith Sayer, Jean Smart's Make-Up Artist Over the last five seasons, I made deliberate strides to evolve Deborah's make-up gradually from season to season. Deborah Vance's make-up reflected old showbiz glamour while navigating a modern world. Applications of a custom blend of Chanel foundations mixed with camellia oil and rice water achieved her luminous skin. Contour and highlight underpainting, applied with Japanese art brushes, sculpted lift and definition, providing precision without heaviness. Both matte and shimmer cool tone pigments formed the foundation for her multiple quick-change looks throughout the episode. Subtle brow and lash variations, paired with rotating lip and blush combinations, allowed each outfit change to carry its own distinct mood. L-R: Lauren Weedman as Mayor Jo; Christopher McDonald as Marty