George Westmore

George Westmore, born George Henry Westmore on 27th June 1879 in Newport, Isle of Wight, trained as a hairdresser but later became a pioneering figure in film, setting up the first ever first movie makeup department in Hollywood. George Westmore’s pioneering work in makeup and wig-making set the stage for many Hollywood stars to shine including Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn. His innovative work significantly influenced the film industry and he created a style called the Mary Pickford signature curls, a defining feature of her image, and contributed significantly to her popularity at the time.

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