In her new movie, Sofia Coppola uses Priscilla’s heavy liner and false lashes to emphasize how Elvis transformed his wife
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‘The eye makeup was such a huge part in the emotional journey of Priscilla’s storytelling and how it was really a part of her fitting into his world,’ said Cailee Spaeny, who stars as Priscilla Presley in the new film.Priscilla Presley rarely speaks for very long in “Priscilla,” the new movie about her life. Instead, her eye makeup delivers a bold statement about the truth of being married to Elvis.
In a quick opening sequence, Priscilla, portrayed by Cailee Spaeny, applies black eyeliner to create a perfect batwing. False eyelashes—real human hair, the box promises—come next, on top of a thick swath of mascara. Under the directortrancelike gaze, closeups bring attention to Priscilla’s every blink. The state of her eye makeup—from none to heavy to nearly washed clean—tracks her evolution from girl to wife to free woman.This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only.
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