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As the heroine in Kiss and Make Up (a launch book in the brand new category romance Indulgence line from Entangled) is a makeup artist, I thought it would be fun for this St Patrick’s Day blogpost to see if there were any superstitions regarding actors and makeup. And there are!
1. Apparently actors think it’s unlucky to knock over a makeup box. There’s probably nothing more complicated behind this than a fear of getting whatever rubbish is on the floor into the makeup box and from there onto your face. Germs!
2. It’s also unlucky to carry a makeup box. This is because it makes the actor look like an amateur, which therefore means they’re less likely to be taken seriously and offered a contract. Personally I think it’s a good excuse to get someone else to carry your stuff.
3. On opening night, it’s unlucky to use a new set of grease paints for the makeup. Probably nothing more sinister in that than a fear of how new paint will react under the hot lights. Don’t want to end up looking like the Joker!
4. It’s unlucky to clean out a makeup box. They say that’s because it’s sod’s law that if you throw something away, you’re going to need it the night after. I think it’s a good excuse to stay untidy!
5. Lastly, if powder’s dropped on the floor, the actor should dance on it. Why? Your guess is as good as mine! Maybe to ward away evil makeup demons who may come to take all the quality makeup?
So there you have it. Seems like every job has superstitions attached to it!
Tabby Rogers gets to make up sexy stunt man Eli Black in Kiss and Make Up.
The Opportunity of a Lifetime…
Makeup artist Tabby Rogers is thrilled to land a job on a New Zealand movie set with lots of perks, including getting her hands on sexy Kiwi stunt man, Eli Black.
The sexual electricity zapping between them can’t be denied, but neither of them is in a position to handle happily-ever-after. Eli’s jetting off to Hollywood, Tabby’s next assignment is in the UK. But there’s nothing wrong with a short-term fling, right?
Except as the sparks burn hotter and responsibilities pull at them from opposite ends of the globe, it quickly becomes clear that something’s gotta give. Must Tabby sacrifice her hard-won career for love? Or will Eli forever be the one that got away?
All six senses tell him she’s the one.
Sensual Healing, Book 1
High school science teacher Grace Fox doesn’t believe in any of that woo-woo stuff. So it’s easy to laugh off her friend’s prediction that she’ll have swear-out-loud sex with the next man who walks through her classroom door.
Who knew that local celebrity Ash Rutherford would have the time to attend his daughter’s parents’ night? Or that the Viking lookalike would trigger an attack of klutziness? He may or may not see dead people, but he certainly got a good look up her skirt.
A doctor turned medium, Ash spends his days communicating with unseen spirits. When it comes to his moody daughter, though, he hopes down-to-earth Grace will give him some insight. The racy lingerie she hides beneath her prim and proper clothing is an added bonus he didn’t expect.
Their attraction is instant and blazing hot, but Ash has been burned before. His ex-wife didn’t believe in his abilities, and no way is he going down that road again. At least not until Grace accepts the possibility there might be life after death. And the ghosts of his past are laid to rest.
Product Warnings
Contains a real live Viking, proof of life after death and sex on a 1970s sheepskin rug, but absolutely no Barry White.
It’s funny how superstitions get started, regardless of what they are. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy,
TBQ
TBQ’s Book Palace
I remember my grandmother and her superstititions: don’t walk under a ladder, don’t step on a crack,rtc. I don’t really believe in them but many people do. Enjoyed your list of actors and makeup. Thanks for the giveaway.
e.balinski(at)att(dot)net
Well, talk about superstititions, i almost forget all, just some:)
Thanks for sharing!
I’m very superstitious. I don’t walk under ladders, open umbrellas inside, or step on cracks on the sidewalk.
The big theatrical superstition that I think everyone knows is not to use the name of ‘The Scottish Play’ 😀
ilona
felinewyvern at googlemail dot com
Those are some funny superstitions. lol
That was an interesting look at make up superstition. My college drama major roommate seemed to know many superstitions from dress rehearsal all through the closing and drove me insane.
Both books sound really good and I’m glad to be introduced to them.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
I’ve never even heard of those superstitions.The only one I’ve heard is the break a leg one.
Other than the ones already mentioned, I’m not aware of any others.
Enjoyed both book blurbs.
One of the superstitions that I remember from my acting days in college was that if you sleep with your script under your pillow you would remember it better. I don’t think I worked. I am sure it was all the practicing we did!
Mel
I don’t know any theatrical superstitions nor do I know why they say break a leg instead of good luck but what I do know is that I thoroughly enjoyed this post, I had no idea actors had their own set of superstitions.
Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say hi and thanks for commenting. I certainly enjoyed doing the research for this post! Lots of fun 🙂 I hope the winner enjoys Kiss and Make Up! Thanks for having me on here again, DiDi 🙂
I have never heard of any except the break a leg one.
I knew that baseball players are very superstitious I never realized tha actors were too.
musicalfrog at comcast.net
I’ve only heard of Break A Leg. My daughter danced from 3 yrs old till 18, we never said good luck.
Thank you all for your comments and thank you Faye for the fun post =)
Not really superstitious, but I pick up pennies from the ground.I pre-ordered the book as itlooks like a fun read.
Faye thank you for the great post! And to all the commenters, thank you for stopping by =)
Congratulations to Filia Oktarina you have won today’s contest! I will send Faye your information.
I missed this contest…can I still be included in the final? I never heard of these superstitions. I have heard of ‘break a leg’…but can’t tell you what it means…LOL!
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