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Little Mermaid make-up artist responds to Ursula criticism

The Little Mermaid make-up artist Peter Swords King has hit back at negative criticism over Ursula's make-up made by leading drag queens. The Disney live-action version of The Little Mermaid landed ...
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The Little Mermaid makeup artist reacts to 'offensive,' 'ridiculous' criticism of Ursula's look

Peter King, whose skills on The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won him an Oscar in 2003, responded to blowback over Ursula's look for director Rob Marshall's live-action re-telling of ...
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Melissa McCarthy’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ Makeup Artist Calls Ursula Backlash 'Ridiculous'

Peter Smith King was criticized for shaping the look of Ursula, who was inspired in part by drag icons, despite his lack of experience in the art Valerie Macon/Getty ; Walt Disney Studios/YouTube Back ...
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‘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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‘The Little Mermaid’ Makeup Artist Pushes Back On Criticism Over Ursula’s Look: “I Find That Very Offensive”

Peter King, the makeup artist behind Ursula’s look in The Little Mermaid, is pushing back on the backlash he has gotten. King has been under heavy scrutiny from the LGBTQ+ community over the makeup ...
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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 ...
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Make This 'The Little Mermaid' x Ulta Collab Part of Your World for Summer 2023

In less than two weeks, Disney's The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey will be released in theaters across the country. As if we weren't excited enough to watch the highly anticipated live action ...
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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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‘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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Little Mermaid make-up artist responds to Ursula criticism from Drag Race stars

The Little Mermaid make-up artist Peter Swords King has hit back at negative criticism over Ursula's make-up made by leading drag queens. The Disney live-action version of The Little Mermaid landed ...
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The Little Mermaid Makeup Artist Responds to Criticism of Ursula’s Look

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook “I find that very offensive. Why can’t I do as good a job as a queer makeup artist?” King wondered ...