You know how people think that if you’re from Los Angeles, you automatically have a ticket to Hollywood? Well, that’s not always the case. Just ask Ronald Watkins, a guy from Compton who knows all about it. At first, he thought working in Hollywood and hanging out with famous people was just a far-off dream. But guess what? It turned into an amazing ten-year career in the makeup industry!
Ronald is known for his incredible talent in creating flawless and natural looks. That’s why everyone wants him to do their makeup. He pays attention to every little detail and brings out the true beauty in his clients. That’s why he’s become such a big name in the industry.
So, how did Ronald get his start? Well, he began by working with reality TV stars. And you know what? People loved his work so much that they started telling their friends about him. That’s how he got to work with some of the most famous people in the entertainment world. He even got to work on Nicki Minaj’s VMA performance and her new album, Pink Friday 2. Talk about a dream come true!
Ronald’s journey is proof that no matter where you come from, you can make your dreams come true. You don’t have to be limited by your environment. Ronald broke through all the barriers and made a name for himself in Hollywood.
EBONY magazine had the chance to talk to Ronald Watkins, the rising star makeup artist from Compton, California. They talked about all things beauty and how Ronald made his way into Hollywood while staying humble. As a skilled makeup artist, Ronald always carries the best tools in his professional toolkit. In fact, some of the products he uses even won awards in EBONY’s 2023 Beauty + Grooming Awards. How cool is that?
