TV anchors talk about what it's like having to become your own glam team.
News is arguably more crucial than ever, and anchors point out that how they look is far less important than the story they're on-air to share. "I want the viewer to focus on the content of the story," says CBS White House correspondent Weijia Jiang. "No matter what story I'm covering, I always have to be mindful about avoiding a distraction with my appearance.
"When I worked in local news, I spent years doing my makeup in the passenger seat of a bumpy live truck in the dark at 4 a.m. on my way to cover stories," says CBS Chief Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes. "For better or worse, I have a lot of experience doing my own hair and makeup. It doesn't look as good as when the pros do it —Courtesy of CBS News
Local North Carolina news anchor Adrianne Bradshaw has done her own hair and makeup for the six years she's been on television. "I'm a firm believer that my on-air presence is a direct reflection of how much I care about my career and how much I care about my viewers. With the current crisis we're all facing, it's important that I provide a sense of pride, professionalism, and respect for my craft through my work and my clothing, hair, and makeup," she says.
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