California celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas is receiving praise online after criticizing Pink following her support for Israel.
Ernesto Casillas is a two-time Emmy Award-winning celebrity makeup artist known for creating red-carpet looks for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He has worked with celebrities including Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Doja Cat, Naomi Campbell, Megan Thee Stallion, Gwen Stefani, Ayo Edebiri, and Anne Hathaway. The makeup artist recently gained attention after speaking out against singer Pink.
Pink has faced backlash after appearing to support Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine debate. The controversy began when she shared an Instagram post criticizing rapper Macklemore for expressing support for Palestine during his recent performances at Ed Sheeran’s New Jersey concerts. Pink captioned the post “Awful,” which many interpreted as support for its pro-Israel message and criticism of Macklemore’s comments. Her response drew criticism from some fans, particularly those who felt it conflicted with her history of using her platform to support social causes.
Pink appeared to respond to the backlash by sharing several Instagram Stories that suggested she was not concerned about the criticism. Rather than directly addressing the reactions to her apparent support for Israel, the singer posted memes and messages about standing firm in the face of disapproval, which followers interpreted as a dismissal of the criticism.
Amid the backlash, Casillas also commented on the controversy. He left a comment under an Instagram post showing Pink “crashing out” in her Instagram Stories. The makeup artist criticized the singer, writing that she “cosplayed as feminist while tearing down fellow contemporaries her entire career.”
Casillas’ comment came in light of Pink’s support for Israel. It also referenced criticism Pink has faced over the years for comments and performances that some people viewed as putting other women down, despite her reputation as a feminist figure. Her 2006 song “Stupid Girls,” for example, was criticized for mocking women based on their appearance and sexuality, while she has also publicly commented on figures including Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, and Christina Aguilera.
Fans Support California Celebrity Makeup Artist After Slamming Pink
Fans quickly showed support for California celebrity makeup artist Ernesto Casillas over his comments about Pink, with many also criticizing the singer over her stance on Israel. “She has always seemed like a ‘pick me’ dork,” one person wrote. Another agreed with Casillas, saying, “always has been. She’s only a feminist when women perform femininity in exactly the way she thinks they should. If that’s your brand of feminism, you can keep it.”
More people criticized the singer, with one person writing, “I remember watching her growing up during the Britney era and [expletive] on Britney and Christina every chance she got because she was [expletive] bitter and not like the other girls. Glad she showed her [expletive] for good this time.” Another person said, “As a longtime Pink hater, it is really refreshing to see people FINALLY call her out for her faux-minism.”
Casillas’ criticism of Pink quickly became part of a wider conversation, with some fans calling on other celebrities to speak out over the controversy. The discussion also revived longstanding criticism of the singer, as some commenters argued that their issues with Pink go beyond her recent support for Israel and point to what they see as a years-long pattern of criticizing other women.
