In a recent interview, Brittany Danielle, the makeup artist for Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, disclosed that her work has led to ‘death threats.’
Renowned for her work with the Trump administration, Danielle is a preferred makeup artist for figures like Leavitt and Lara Trump.
Her expertise ensures that the MAGA spokeswoman is impeccably prepared for various public appearances, whether addressing the press from the podium or featuring in television segments on Fox News.
Despite not being the one in front of the cameras, Danielle shared that she faces criticism due to her association with Trump’s team.
In her conversation with IW Features, Danielle stated, ‘I was getting death threats,’ highlighting the intense reactions prompted by her professional affiliations.
‘People were like, “I pray every day that you go to hell,”‘ she said.
On her Instagram page, Danielle often posts various photos of herself glamming Leavitt and other White House figures, including the press secretary’s assistant, Keighan Nangle.
However, Danielle doesn’t let the hate bother her.
Karoline Leavitt’s makeup artist, Brittany Danielle, revealed that she received ‘death threats’ for working with the White House Press Secretary in a new interview
However, though she’s not the one on camera, Danielle revealed that she still gets ‘lambasted’ for her connection to the Trump administration
Instead, she set her social media account to be private, and ignored the noise.
‘People talk so much trash, and they don’t know the situation,’ she told the outlet.
‘The criticism that comes with working with a politician, it’s harsh,’ she added.
‘A lot of times they’re attacking not the makeup artist, but they’re attacking the politician, and you just happen to get wrapped up in it.’
The professional makeup artist said that seeing the behind-the-scenes of what goes on in the White House can make you look at things in a different light.
She explained that it’s given her some ‘new love’ for America.
‘Regardless of whatever someone’s political views are, when you see the people tirelessly working behind the scenes for what they believe is best for the interest of the country, it really changes your mindset,’ she shared.
Danielle said that she first met Leavitt while she was working for Fox News.
Danielle works as a trusted makeup artist for many in the Trump administration, including Leavitt and Lara Trump, above
‘Working around her is really unlike working with anybody else – and not just because she’s press secretary,’ Danielle said of Leavitt, who is pictured here with her husband before the 250 UFC Fight, in makeup done by the artist
At the time, she was the only makeup artist who was on site when Leavitt was there for one of her hits.
‘She was coming in last minute,’ Danielle said.
‘After she left, she came by to thank me for helping her. And I was like, ‘Oh, do you have a hair and makeup artist since you’re going to be on the news a lot?” she explained.
Leavitt asked for Danielle’s phone number, and the two have been working together ever since.
‘I really want to make her look beautiful and feel really good,’ Danielle told the outlet.
‘Working around her is really unlike working with anybody else – and not just because she’s press secretary,’ she said.
‘It’s because she really goes to work… And sometimes I’m laughing hysterically because I’m chasing her down the hall before she goes on, and I’m like, ‘Please don’t forget to put your lipstick on, or don’t forget to put your blush on.”
The two appear to have grown a friendship, too.
Danielle told IW Features that she helped plan Leavitt’s March baby shower, just a few months before she welcomed her second child, daughter Viviana, in May.
The makeup artist also did Leavitt’s glam for her recent return to the podium on July 16, her first press briefing since maternity leave.
Her outfit for her first press conference since giving birth seemed to include a sweet nod to her daughter, as she opted to wear powder pink.
The suit appeared to be from Zara; the blazer is currently on sale for $29.97 on the clothing brand’s website, while the pants are unfortunately sold out.
The Press Secretary accessorized the fun look with a pair of nude heels and a gold cross necklace.