The Little Mermaid: The live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid has stirred controversy, with RuPaul’s Drag Race alums expressing their displeasure with the makeup artist chosen for the legendary character Ursula. However, Peter King, the makeup artist who worked with actress Melissa McCarthy, is defying the backlash. The Oscar winner addressed the criticism in a recent interview with Insider, calling it “ridiculous” and “very offensive.”
King challenged the notion that his work as a non-queer makeup artist would be inferior, emphasising his strengths, and asking, “Why can’t I do as good a job as a queer makeup artist?”
He expressed his disapproval of criticizing individuals based on their qualifications, stating, “That’s trying to claim it, and that’s fine, if that’s what they want to do, but don’t put people down because they’re not what they want it to be.”
Despite his age, King did not comprehend the criticism, emphasising that a makeup artist’s talents should not be influenced by personal identity.
About The Little Mermaid
The movie The Little Mermaid directed by Rob Marshall, features Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, Awkwafina as Scuttle, Noma Dumezweni, and Jude Akuwudike.
Disney India is set to release ‘The Little Mermaid’ on May 26th, 2023, exclusively in English, captivating audiences in theaters with its wondrous tale.
