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From bloodied heads to Baby Yoda, SNL's makeup master helps bring characters to life

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Elizabeth Blair

Updated February 10, 2025

If you remember Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer or Kyle Mooney as Baby Yoda on <em>SNL</em> — then you've seen the work of Louie Zakarian. He says the job of <em>SNL </em>makeup designer requires creativity, people skills, speed, and good humor. (for NPR) — If you remember Melissa McCarthy as Sean Spicer or Kyle Mooney as Baby Yoda on SNL — then you've seen the work of Louie Zakarian. He says the job of SNL makeup designer requires creativity, people skills, speed, and good humor. (for NPR)

This article was originally published on February 07, 2025.

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