Often described as Meghan’s best friend, as well as Archie and Lilibet’s ‘uncle’, Daniel Martin was at the Duchess of Sussex’s side throughout her royal career.
The celebrity makeup artist cemented himself in the history books when he did Meghan’s makeup for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018, and worked alongside her on several events in her two years as a royal.
But it looks like Daniel, 51, may now be distancing himself from Meghan, who did her own hair and makeup during her recent quasi-royal tour to Nigeria.
Without a doubt, the New York beautician continues to work with megastars.
Her recent Instagram posts feature collaborations with Rachel McAdams, as well as girl-of-the-moment Nicola Coughlan, Olivia Munn, Ali Wong and Maya Rudolph.
So why hasn’t he worked with Meghan in two years, despite claiming to be “in contact with her all the time”?
Daniel, 51, may now be distancing himself from Meghan, who did her own hair and makeup during her recent quasi-royal tour to Nigeria.
Daniel cemented himself in the history books when he did Meghan’s makeup for her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018 and worked alongside her on several events during her two years as a royal. Meghan appears in the photo on her wedding day in 2018, when Daniel did her makeup
The couple are believed to have last worked together in May 2022, when Meghan and Harry visited the Netherlands for the Invictus Games.
But despite a tour of Nigeria, the launch of a lifestyle brand and several red carpet and television appearances, in those last two years, Daniel and Meghan have not worked together.
Speaking to US Weekly earlier this month, Daniel said Meghan has “more room to play.”
‘She is in Nigeria right now. It’s just her. There is no stylist, there is no hairdresser. She does everything herself and is very good at it.’
‘I mean, she loves blush. She loves her cheeks. She loves big eyebrows.
Of late, Daniel has struck up a friendship with Brigerton star Nicole Coughlan, who he describes as a “sister”.
He recently did her makeup for the Brigerton premiere, the Big Mood premiere, and her Town & Country cover.
The couple, pictured together, are believed to have last worked together in May 2022, when Meghan and Harry visited the Netherlands for the Invictus Games.
Meghan appears in the photo in Nigeria, where she did her own makeup and worked without a stylist.
Daniel also worked with Olivia Munn for her Vogue shoot, while he also worked with Maya Rudolph at the Time 100 Gala, as well as Dakota Johnson, Michelle Yeoh and Cindy Crawford.
Daniel is believed to have known Meghan for more than a decade, having met her while the former actress was working on Suits.
Since Meghan didn’t have a publicist, she personally contacted Daniel’s agent at The Wall Group, and he described how the two had an “instant connection.”
“I knew what she wanted; it was one of those things where she looked in the mirror and said, ‘Oh my God, this is what I always wanted, but I didn’t know how to get there,'” he told the publication.
The couple then stayed in touch and while working on her old blog The Tig, Meghan asked Daniel to lend her a hand.
He has remained in contact with the Duchess throughout his life in the royal family and it was because At Meghan’s side on her wedding day while he perfected her makeup.
Meghan is seen at the 2022 Invictus Games, when she is believed to have last worked with Martin.
She also attended her famous baby shower in New York alongside celebrities like Gayle King and Serena Williams.
He was one of the first to visit the Duke and Duchess of Sussex when they moved into Frogmore Cottage shortly before Archie’s birth.
The royal also surprised Daniel in New York for his birthday last September, and the makeup artist revealed the news by sharing a snap on Instagram of a plate of cupcakes.
The accompanying message was another indication of the closeness of their friendship, with the makeup artist referring to the Duchess of Sussex by her nickname, ‘Meg’.
Meanwhile, Daniel worked with a flurry of Hollywood stars, including girl-of-the-moment Nicola Coughlan.
Maya Rudolph is another Daniel’s customer
The makeup artist has often spoken about their royal connection, previously telling Grazia magazine: “Meghan makes me go to YouTube to learn about things.” She’ll say, Oh, I follow this person and she did it this way, and I’m like, “Oh, okay.”
He previously told Harper’s Bazaar that he was too busy to travel to London before the duchess’s wedding, so they didn’t get a chance to try out the look beforehand, even though some 17 million people tuned in to watch the big day. , so the couple came together to plan the brand. upload via Zoom.
Daniel opted for a natural look for the Duchess due to the different lighting situations throughout the day.
And for her evening reception look, a Stella McCartney dress, she chose darker makeup and gave more definition to her eyes.