A makeup artist who worked on the new FX series Feud: Capote vs The Swans has lifted the lid on star Naomi Watts’ incredible transformation into 1970s socialite Babe Paley.
The eight-episode series tells the tale of acclaimed writer Truman Capote, who ruins his friendships with a group of socialites – known as the ‘Swans’ – in New York City by writing a false account of their scandalous lives in his novel Answered Prayers.
Babe Paley, a former Vogue editor who was married to CBS Founder William Paley, was considered Capote’s favourite Swan.
Naomi, 55, underwent a dramatic makeover to portray Babe at ages 30 and 63 for the series.
In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, her makeup artist revealed they used special effects makeup techniques including faux freckling and ‘age stippling’ to make Naomi look older.
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 2 A makeup artist who worked new FX series Feud: Capote vs The Swans has lifted the lid on star Naomi Watts' (right) incredible transformation into 1970s socialite Babe Paley (left)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552223-13110625-image-a-2_1708551133826.jpg)
A makeup artist who worked new FX series Feud: Capote vs The Swans has lifted the lid on star Naomi Watts’ (right) incredible transformation into 1970s socialite Babe Paley (left)
The makeup artist also revealed Naomi wore fake teeth to achieve a ‘subtle adjustment’ to her smile, as well as a pair of brown contact lenses for a more authentic look.
Behind-the-scenes photos show how the artist added loose skin and age spots to Naomi’s hands, face and décolletage.
One video shows the makeup artist carefully drying Naomi’s new faux hand wrinkles with a fan.
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 4 Naomi, 55, underwent a dramatic makeover to portray Babe at both age 30 (pictured) and 63 for the series](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552221-13110625-image-m-8_1708551167148.jpg)
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 6 Naomi pictured as Babe aged 63](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552229-13110625-image-a-9_1708551174116.jpg)
Naomi, 55, underwent a dramatic makeover to portray Babe at ages 30 (left) and 63 (right) for the series
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 8 In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, her makeup artist revealed they used special effects makeup techniques including faux freckling and 'age stippling' to make Naomi look older](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552213-13110625-image-a-1_1708551045121.jpg)
In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, her makeup artist revealed they used special effects makeup techniques including faux freckling and ‘age stippling’ to make Naomi look older
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 10 Behind-the-scenes photos show how the artist added loose skin and age spots to Naomi's hands, face and décolletage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552227-13110625-image-a-10_1708551340474.jpg)
Behind-the-scenes photos show how the artist added loose skin and age spots to Naomi’s hands, face and décolletage
A custom-made lace front wig that looks uncannily similar to Babe’s famous bouffant ‘do was also created especially for Naomi.
‘Thrilled to have collaborated with the incredible @naomiwatts in bringing Babe Paley to life!’ the makeup artist wrote.
‘Naomi’s dedication to this character was evident as she embraced hours in the makeup chair, fearlessly exploring various elements of Babe’s complex persona. Naomi’s trust and dedication made this transformation extraordinary.’
Naomi was quick to reply, enthusiastically commenting: ‘The tricks of the trade!!’
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 12 A custom-made lace front wig that looks uncannily similar to Babe's famous bouffant 'do was also created especially for Naomi](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552205-13110625-image-a-11_1708551354218.jpg)
A custom-made lace front wig that looks uncannily similar to Babe’s famous bouffant ‘do was also created especially for Naomi
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 14 The makeup artist also revealed Naomi wore fake teeth to achieve a 'subtle adjustment' to her smile](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552207-13110625-The_makeup_artist_also_revealed_Naomi_wore_fake_teeth_to_achieve-m-14_1708551413759.jpg)
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 16 Naomi also wore brown contact lenses for a more authentic look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552209-13110625-Naomi_also_wore_brown_contact_lenses_for_a_more_authentic_look-a-15_1708551422620.jpg)
The makeup artist also revealed Naomi wore fake teeth to achieve a ‘subtle adjustment’ to her smile (left), as well as a pair of brown contact lenses (right) for a more authentic look
![Naomi Watts' Amazing Portrayal of Ageing Socialite Babe Paley in Feud: Capote vs The Swans - From Fake Teeth to Faux Wrinkles 18 'Thrilled to have collaborated with the incredible @naomiwatts in bringing Babe Paley to life!' the makeup artist wrote. 'Naomi's dedication to this character was evident as she embraced hours in the makeup chair, fearlessly exploring various elements of Babe's complex persona. Naomi's trust and dedication made this transformation extraordinary'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/02/21/21/81552561-13110625-image-m-17_1708551499247.jpg)
‘Thrilled to have collaborated with the incredible @naomiwatts in bringing Babe Paley to life!’ the makeup artist wrote. ‘Naomi’s dedication to this character was evident as she embraced hours in the makeup chair, fearlessly exploring various elements of Babe’s complex persona. Naomi’s trust and dedication made this transformation extraordinary’