About the Show
War Paint tells the remarkable story of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, who defined beauty standards for the first half of the 20th century. Brilliant innovators with humble roots, both women were masters of self-invention who sacrificed everything to become the country’s first major female entrepreneurs. They were also fierce competitors whose 50-year tug-of-war would give birth to an industry that would forever change the face of America. From Fifth Avenue society to the halls of Congress, their intense rivalry was ruthless, relentless, and legendary — pushing both women to build international empires in a world dominated by men.
Cast
Patti LuPone
Helena Rubinstein
Christine Ebersole
Elizabeth Arden
John Dossett
Tommy Lewis
Douglas Sills
Harry Fleming
Mary Ernster
Society Doyenne, Mrs. Trowbridge-Phelps, and Others
David Girolmo
Senator Royal Copeland, William S. Paley, Mr. Levin, and Others
Joanna Glushak
Countess, Magda, and Others
Chris Hoch
Mr. Simms, Hal March, Mr. Baruch, and Others
Mary Claire King
Miss Beam, Tulip, Arden Girl, and Others
Steffanie Leigh
Dorian Leigh, Arden Girl, and Others
Erik Liberman
Charles Revson, Sailor, and Others
Barbara Marineau
Grand Dame, Beauty Technician, and Others
Stephanie Jae Park
Arden Girl, Beauty Technician, and Others
Angel Reda
Heiress, Miss Smythe, Arden Girl, and Others
Jennifer Rias
Miss Teale, Arden Girl, and Others
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