McKenzie Kate Westmore is an American actress and singer most popular for having played the role of Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald on the television soap opera Passions from 1999 to 2008. She guest-starred on an episode of Friends (season 7, episode 18: “The One with Joey’s Award”) as presenter. In 2008, she made a guest appearance in season 3 of Dexter. On December 12, 2008, Westmore debuted in the recurring role of Dr. Riley Sinclair on ABC’s daytime drama All My Children. Since 2011, Westmore has served as the Host of the Syfy original series Face Off, a reality competition.
Mckenzie Westmore is the Founder & Creative Director of Westmore Beauty, she followed in the famous footsteps of her father and grandfather, McKenzie developed the Westmore Beauty® Collection to make the tips and tricks that were once exclusive to celebrities available to women everywhere for the first time. She continues to develop new products for the Westmore Beauty® line. McKenzie’s passion is to help women everywhere experience the transformative power of Hollywood special effects to enhance and compliment their own natural beauty.
Westmore Beauty® was born out of the desire to bring the magic of Hollywood special effects makeup home to real women. From glowing, flawless-looking skin to perfectly sculpted brows, Westmore Beauty® products help creates red carpet glamour with a natural look that lasts from morning to night. So whether you are on camera, in front of a boardroom, or just running errands, you will have the confidence to look and feel your very best.
The Westmore family name is Hollywood makeup royalty, famous for founding the movie industry’s very first hair and makeup department, inventing false eyelashes, creating looks for iconic films like Gone with the Wind and Star Trek, and glamorizing the faces of starlets like Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor. The Westmore family has won numerous Academy and Emmy awards since 1917, and their legendary achievements are permanently honored with a star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Mckenzie Westmore: Actress, Singer and Entrepreneur, here she talks about her workout, diet, beauty secrets and success story.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in San Fernando, California, US. You were discovered at the age of 3 when you played Robert De Niro’s daughter in the Oscar-winning moving Raging Bull (1980). As a child you entered into acting, singing classes, and theater classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the Uta Hagen Master Class. This propelled your acting career to the height where you have been at the top of the world as an actress on having played the role of Sheridan Crane Lopez-Fitzgerald on the television soap opera Passions from 1999 to 2008. Tell us more about this fairy tale journey?
Mckenzie Westmore:
It’s hard to call it a fairytale. On paper yes but like anything it was many years of rejection, hard work and persistence. I’m grateful for the journey 🙂
Namita Nayyar:
You are the granddaughter of makeup artist Monte Westmore, daughter of makeup artist Michael Westmore. The ‘Westmore’ name today is known world-wide for makeup & beauty. You continue with pushing this family tradition when it comes to health, beauty, hair & makeup tips. Tells us five things that are must find in your makeup box? Give one makeup secret tip for women going out for a casual outing and in a formal party?
Mckenzie Westmore:
My must haves are Westmore Beauty CC cream, shadow edit, body coverage perfector, bold and beautiful mascara, and 24k gold lipstick in mauve.
Add the liquid eyeliner and this is the perfect simple but fast evening look!
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Namita Nayyar:
You are a world-leading media personality, actress, singer, television star, theater artist, model, a brand ambassador, trained equestrian, and a certified personal trainer. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Mckenzie Westmore:
It’s a lot of balance and a lot of note reminders 🙂 I like to keep many fires going because in this industry you never know. I also have many hobbies and passions 🙂
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Mckenzie Westmore:
I almost went pro for boxing in 2010 but opted for hosting Face Off. Now my workouts are 6 days of heavy weight lifting and cardio 1-2x a week. I also play basketball in the backyard or hike the local hills for fun.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Mckenzie Westmore:
I eat everything in moderation. I follow macronutrients daily and have a cheat meal once a week. I drink about a gallon of water for health and take a ton of vitamins 🙂
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Mckenzie Westmore:
I love Rodan+ Fields for skin care. I also love GloPro and Nuface for home skin treatments! I take hair and skin vitamins as well.
Namita Nayyar:
It is a dream comes true for a person to appear at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2008 your Westmore family received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in honor of their pioneering work in the world of film and television make-up and the combined family contributions to over 2,000 films and television series. Tell us more about your experience of being accorded this honor.
Mckenzie Westmore:
It was such a huge honor for the entire family! I’m always blown away by my family’s history and every time I learn something new.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding actresses, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of acting?
Mckenzie Westmore:
It’s important to know that it doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes a lot of dedication, hard work, persistence and accepting a lot of “no’s” along the way. Study as much as you can. You can never stop learning.
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold and glamorous film shoots in your films and other acting platforms. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Mckenzie Westmore:
I’ve had to build a thick skin to the mean people out there and find strength within myself to drown out the negativity. When it comes to shoots that show more skin I swear by the Westmore beauty body coverage perfector. Its boosts my self-esteem to the roof!! Days I’m not feeling so hot my husband will remind me how great I feel when I apply it and its true! It works every time for an Instant pick me up!
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Mckenzie Westmore:
It’s a wonderful site and platform to stay in the know and involved with how to evolve.
Namita Nayyar:
Today social media plays a vital role in putting your message across to your followers and fans. What is your message for the 750k followers on Instagram?
Mckenzie Westmore:
I try to keep my social media positive and engaged in what’s going on in my life. I have a fun and crazy life at home! lol! I also try to help others especially through a difficult time as we are seeing with covid-19. I started a weekly makeup challenge on my IGTV for artists who are stuck at home to help keep them occupied, seen by top makeup artists and have a chance to win a prize each week.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us more about your endeavor that you are developing a line of wellness products created to enhance the health, beauty, and well-being of women everywhere?
Mckenzie Westmore:
I’m very much about empowering women to find and feel their own beauty! All my products are made to enhance the beauty each woman already possesses. You can find all my products on westmorebeauty.com and QVC.com
Mckenzie Westmore Social Media Presence
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mwestmore/
Twitter : https://twitter.com/mckenziewestmor
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Mckenziewestmore/
Official website : https://www.westmorebeauty.com/
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