“Behind the Brush: Bruce Grayson & Jeff McKinnon"

Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi · Nov 25, 2025 · 15m

In this episode, we go behind the scenes with two titans of the make-up world: Bruce Grayson and Jeff McKinnon. From red carpets to starships, their work has shaped how we see Hollywood’s biggest icons. Bruce Grayson, his lifelong passion that led Bruce to become the Make-Up Department Head for The Oscars, The Emmys, The Golden Globes, and The Grammys. I caught up with him while he’s in the thick of prepping Mariah Carey’s Holiday Special, and he reflects on the evolution of glamour, precision, and storytelling through make-up. Jeff McKinnon, Emmy Award-winning artist and head of the Make-Up…