Candid Shots at the Emmys + an Exclusive Q&A with Napoleon Perdis

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Candid Shots at the Emmys + an Exclusive Q&A with Napoleon Perdis

Australian makeup guru Napoleon Perdis has infiltrated Hollywood in the best way imaginable… as the official makeup sponsor of the 2007 Emmys, he was able to rub elbows on the red carpet with television’s elite, as well as touch-up their faces before/after presenting or winning an award.

I had a chance to chat with Napoleon after the madness died down. Here’s what he had to share about this experience:

GlamBlush: Live on the red carpet with oodles and oodles of celebrities – so exciting! How was the experience for you?
Napoleon Perdis: Surreal, gigantic, glamorous, and sexy. In Hollywood, you’re next door to everyone. There was Pat (Field), Al Gore, Kevin Bacon, Charlie Sheen, there was Patricia Arquette… it was enormous.

GlamBlush: Who were you most excited to see?
Napoleon Perdis: Love Debra Messing. I did her makeup from start to finish on Friday night for an event, and I was really excited to see her again on the red carpet. Love her entire look and the red color hair with the black & white dress. Backstage, Sally Field – she’s a legend. America (Ferrera) is everyone’s girlfriend, very down to earth, respectful, and easy to work with.

GlamBlush: As the makeup sponsor, what was your exact role for the Emmys?
Napoleon Perdis: Before presenters went out on stage, I got the celebs ready and touched up their faces. It was very hot in CA, so there were many touch-ups. Once the winners won (their awards), they went into the press tent (for photos and interviews) and I did touch-ups there as well.

GlamBlush: What products were used most for touch-ups?
Napoleon Perdis: Camera finish, long black mascara, pore minimizer & mattifier, gloss patrol, and a few other things.

GlamBlush: What’s up next for you?
Napoleon Perdis: Resting, then coming back to NYC, I have a few commitments in Toronto as well… I have a few stores in NYC that will be opening up very soon, then headed back to Australia… we’re shooting the campaign for Australia’s Next Top Model, I’m also shooting a few HSN 5 hour segments. I’m basically busy till the end of the year.