Thoroughly Modern Millie. It earned him his first Tony nomination. He had other notable appearances in: Hair; La Cage aux Folles; She Loves Me; The Book of Mormon; Into The Woods; and Waitress.
He won his Tony award in 2017 for ‘Featured Actor in a Musical’ for the revival of Hello, Dolly!, alongside Bette Midler.A post shared by Native Son (@nativesonnow)Reggie Wells was one of the most well-known makeup artists in the entertainment industry.
He led a trailblazing career. At a time when few cosmetic brands created products for Black skin, Wells worked his magic on many African-American stars.
He was Oprah Winfrey’s makeup artist for over 30 years. He also worked with Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Halle Berry and Michelle Obama, among others.Wells grew up in Baltimore and worked on makeup counters when younger.