Jake Bailey (make-up artist)

Jacob "Jake" Bailey (March 16, 1978 – October 23, 2015) was an American make-up artist and photographer.

Jake Bailey
Born
Jacob Bailey

(1978-03-16)March 16, 1978
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 2015 (aged 37)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Make-up artist, photographer
Years active1996–2015
Known forCelebrity make-up
RelativesJohanna Bailey (sister)
Websitejakebailey.com

Early life

Bailey attended Judge Memorial Catholic High School in Salt Lake City and graduated in 1996.

Career

Growing up in Salt Lake City, Bailey was a performer in numerous theatrical productions and developed an interest in makeup artistry while assisting set artists. He would become assistant to the Salt Lake City Opera's make-up designer and wig master. By the age of 18, Bailey had moved to New York City, where he perfected his technique at makeup counters and through apprenticeships with artists including Kevyn Aucoin and Pat McGrath.[1][2]

He would go on to collaborate with some of the top photographers in the fashion and entertainment industries including David LaChapelle, Tim Walker, Mark Seliger, Norman Jean Roy and Ellen von Unwerth,[3] Bailey himself would then go on to also become a passionate photographer.[4]

Bailey's work appeared in publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Allure and Harper's Bazaar. He worked with Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Ashley Benson, Kate Beckinsale, Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss and Gwen Stefani, among others.[5][6][7][8]

Death

Bailey died at age 37 from carbon monoxide poisoning.[9] His death drew tributes from celebrities on his long list of clientele including Paris Hilton, Mariah Carey, Maria Menounos, Octavia Spencer, Katy Perry, Emmy Rossum, and Selena Gomez.[10][11]

References
  1. "Jake Bailey, Artist to Hollywood Stars, Reported Dead". Make-Up Artist magazine. October 23, 2015. Archived from the original on November 19, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  2. Naughton, Julie (October 23, 2015). "Makeup Artist Jake Bailey Found Dead in Los Angeles Home". Women's Wear Daily – WWD. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  3. "Make Up / Jake Bailey / Biography". SWA. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  4. THR Staff (October 23, 2015). "Jake Bailey, Makeup Artist to Selena Gomez (a good friend) and Katy Perry, Dies at 37". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  5. Staff, TMZ (October 23, 2015). "Celebrity Makeup Artist Dead After Apparent Suicide". TMZ. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  6. Phi, Michelle (October 23, 2015). "Jake Bailey: 5 Things To Know About The Fallen Makeup Artist". Hollywood Life. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  7. Toomey, Alyssa (October 23, 2015). "News/ Celebrity Makeup Artist Jake Bailey". E! Entertainment Television, LLC. A Division of NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  8. Chen, Joyce (October 24, 2015). "Jake Bailey Dead: Katy Perry Writes Touching Tribute to Makeup Artist Friend". Us Weekly. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  9. Jagannathan Meera, Meera (October 24, 2015). "Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Paris Hilton and more pen tributes to beloved celebrity makeup artist Jake Bailey, who died in suspected suicide". Daily News. New York. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  10. Grinberg, Emanuella (October 23, 2015). "Celebrities mourn death of makeup artist Jake Bailey". CNN. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  11. Naja, Rayne (October 23, 2015). "Ashley Benson, Paris Hilton Lead Tributes to Celebrity Make Up Artist Jake Bailey After Apparent Suicide". People. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
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