He added that he and Melissa worked in tandem to develop the look but did not pull direct inspiration from Divine. 'Why can't I do as good a job as a queer makeup artist?'

'I find that very offensive,' he told the outlet. Peter told Insider that he did not appreciate the hate he was getting. Now Melissa's MUA Peter King Smith is responding to all of his critics. When the first photos of Melissa in costume with her full face of makeup emerged, some fans were upset by the appearance and complained that it was a poor tribute to the iconic queen. The character in the original animated movie drew inspiration from the drag queen Divine. The 52-year-old actress brings Ursula to life in the live-action movie. Melissa McCarthy's makeup artist for The Little Mermaid is responding to critiques of her appearance in the movie.