Meghan Markle's makeup artist appears to ditch duchess for bigger Hollywood stars

Meghan Markle received a lot of praise during her tour of Nigeria
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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 03/06/2024

- 14:57

Daniel Martin did the Duchess of Sussex's makeup for her 2018 wedding

Meghan Markle's makeup artist has appeared to ditch the Duchess of Sussex for bigger Hollywood stars.

Once described as a "guncle" to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, Daniel Martin was by the Duchess of Sussex's side throughout her royal career.


The celebrity make-up artist cemented himself in royal history when he did Meghan's make-up for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

He also worked alongside the mother-os-two at various events in her two years as a working royal.

Daniel Martin and Meghan Markle

Daniel Martin did Meghan Markle's wedding makeup

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But Martin, 51, might now be moving away from Meghan, as she did her own hair and make-up during her recent quasi-royal tour to Nigeria.

The New York-based beautician has worked with bigger Hollywood stars in recent months.

His last few Instagram posts show collaborations with Rachel McAdams, Nicola Coughlan, Olivia Munn, Ali Wong, and Maya Rudolph, among others.

Despite claiming to be "in touch with her all the time", Martin has not seemed to have worked with Meghan in two years.

Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin attending Meghan Markle's baby shower in 2019

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The pair are believed to have last worked together in May 2022, when Meghan and Harry visited The Netherlands for the Invictus Games.

Speaking to US Weekly earlier this month Daniel said that Meghan has "more room to play".

He added: "She's in Nigeria right now. It's just her. There's no stylist, there's no hairdresser.

"She's doing everything herself and she's so good at it.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Meghan displayed minimal makeup on her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018

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Daniel Martin and Meghan Markle

Daniel Martin posted this photo of Meghan Markle on Instagram in 2021

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"I mean, she loves some blush. She loves the cheek. She loves a big brow."

Martin has known Meghan for over a decade, having met her while the former actress worked on Suits.

The pair kept in touch and while working on her former blog The Tig, Meghan asked Daniel to give her a helping hand.

He remained in contact with the duchess throughout her time in the Royal Family and did her makeup for her 2018 wedding.

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