Make-up maestro turns 8-year-old’s drag dreams into reality

A MAC make-up artist has taken to social media to thank a special client for making his first day on the job a joy from start to finish.  Newly qualified Florida make-up maestro Joey Killmeyer was manning the counter when he met eight-year-old Ethan, a big Jeffree Starr fan who wanted to learn how to apply drag make-up. Writing on Facebook, Joey said:

"His mom is so supportive of him and is letting him discover who he is. I did one side of his face and he did the other. He did soooo great. He is a very talented guy. And I expect he will be a great artist in life."

The very fact that a little boy felt comfortable enough to sit in his studio made Joey very happy:

"I was so touched that his mom said I gave him confidence in letting him be himself. And it truly was meant to be that I worked today. It shows me the world is changing from when I was his age and that there is hope for kids who are different. And whether he is gay or not who knows. But I really respect the mom who is letting him be himself and discover who he is and what he wants to do in life."

Speaking to Metro.co.uk, Ethan's mom Season Wilwert said

"I support my son no matter what. I love him unconditionally. This is purely a form of artistic expression. I know some people will make it about gender identity or sexual preference; however, Ethan is only 8 years old."

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