Billy B. Universe
Makeup by Billy B.
Fast forward some twenty-plus years and his body of work is
quite impressive. Commanding $5,000 per day for his expert services, Billy’s schedule is consistently booked with celebrity clients
including Sharon Stone, Beyonce, Laura Linney, Jennifer Lopez,
Marcia Cross, Sandra Bullock, Julianne Moore, Julia Roberts, Liv
Tyler, Charlize Theron, Sarah Jessica Parker, Susan Sarandon, Lisa
Kudrow, Liza Minelli, Tina Turner, Kelly Ripa, Isabella Rossellini,
Michelle Pfeiffer, Calista Flockhart, Mira Sorvino, Pamela Anderson, Katie Couric, Pink, Marisa Tomei, Claire Danes and Julia
Stiles, to name a few.
His work has appeared in countless music videos and in the
pages of magazines such as GQ, Rolling Stone, People, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence and Lucky, not to mention the numerous red carpet
events around the globe.
Currently in negotiations for a book deal and a reality television show, Billy is also the founder and pioneer of BillybBEAUTY.
The company offers his Paint Brush Collection and other beauty
necessities. It is hard to imagine having time for anything else, but
there is another interesting side to this beauty guru.
Spending a second day with Billy, I had the opportunity to
watch him work as he gave individual makeup applications at his
continued on page 80
Celebrity makeup artist Billy B. and Lori Huber, owner of
Sanctuary Clothing, at the “Red Carpet Ready” event
held at Pish Posh Patchouli’s in Rosemary Beach.
