{"id":4121,"date":"2024-10-16T01:10:38","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T01:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=4121"},"modified":"2024-10-16T01:10:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T01:10:48","slug":"tv-anchor-wears-makeup-every-day-to-hide-his-truth-heres-how-he-looks-without-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=4121","title":{"rendered":"TV Anchor Wears Makeup Every Day To Hide His Truth, Here&#8217;s How He Looks Without It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1n2onr6\">\n<div class=\"x6s0dn4 x1jx94hy x78zum5 xdt5ytf x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1n2onr6 xh8yej3\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"xqtp20y x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1n2onr6\">\n<div class=\"x10l6tqk x13vifvy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1ey2m1c xds687c x5yr21d x10l6tqk x17qophe x13vifvy xh8yej3 xl1xv1r\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fskp2-1.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/422205012_685091757122628_5018974625343184958_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=8wnlCUoSwfoQ7kNvgFZWX3l&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fskp2-1.fna&amp;_nc_gid=ARVwXs--jWvidR--oxF55BV&amp;oh=00_AYBPxmtpRwqIBGMMqrXN7dZC3yNAciKPcQzEq9zUmlInjw&amp;oe=6714CD48\" alt=\"No photo description available.\" width=\"340\" height=\"424\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x1nb4dca x1q0q8m5 xso031l x1exxf4d x13fuv20 x178xt8z x1ey2m1c xds687c x17qophe x47corl x10l6tqk x13vifvy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x1ey2m1c xds687c x17qophe x47corl x10l6tqk x13vifvy x19991ni x1dhq9h x1o1ewxj x3x9cwd x1e5q0jg x13rtm0m x1hc1fzr x1mq3mr6 xobhos8\" role=\"none\" data-visualcompletion=\"ignore\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In the competitive world of television reporting, where one&#8217;s appearance often plays a pivotal role, being diagnosed with a condition like vitiligo could be perceived as a professional death sentence. However, for the resilient WJBK Fox 2 News anchor, Lee Thomas, it became a catalyst propelling him to even greater success.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d is-empty not-filled\" data-ad-group=\"outstream-0\" data-zone-count=\"6\">\n<header class=\"m-ad-outstream--header\">\n<div class=\"m-ad-outstream--legend\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad--slot not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-outstream-c7d89787799e4c20986dc190771e20fc\" class=\"m-ad-outstream--fallback is-filled\" data-outstream-slot-id=\"ad-outstream-outstream-7305d22af2ae4627b58875b9c1249d2d\" data-google-query-id=\"CKH456LakYkDFfHsEQgdZUwcpQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_698\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.webp 698w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 698px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_698\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.png 698w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 698px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Photo Credit: VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube\" width=\"698\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MTU2\/makeup2.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Photo Credit: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f7bSF7jpbPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s journey with vitiligo began at the age of 25 during a routine haircut in Kentucky. Initially dismissed as a barber&#8217;s error, it soon unfolded into a patch of light skin on his scalp. Despite concerns, Lee&#8217;s mother attributed it to stress, offering reassurance that quickly dissipated as more white patches surfaced on his hands and face.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"6\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-df495a94d3554cfea1c548ec760aa822\" data-google-query-id=\"CIjc4dDZkYkDFeAyvwQdPgghzg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Taking the reins of his destiny, Lee sought medical advice a year later while working as an entertainment feature reporter for WABC in New York City. The diagnosis: vitiligo, a condition with no cure, and a prognosis that his skin would undergo color changes. Faced with potential career turmoil, Lee momentarily grappled with alternatives, contemplating his communications degree&#8217;s versatility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Photo Credit: VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube\" width=\"738\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3ODQ0MDkx\/makeup3.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Photo Credit: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f7bSF7jpbPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"6\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-3fd344d0adca4990bcad1553f3df2e01\" data-google-query-id=\"COaqtM_bkYkDFSvZEQgdrOMR9w\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, a reflection on the substantial support he received from mentors and educators throughout his journey steered him away from abandoning his dreams. From a junior high school teacher redirecting him to the drama and debate club to a college professor securing financial aid, Lee realized the investment people had made in his success.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next few years, Lee skillfully concealed his condition with makeup, overcoming moments of self-doubt. His family, notably his sister, became pillars of support, advising him to focus on his work rather than harboring concerns about his changing skin color.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"6\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-c621dd2a8d414c62b2547dc9a6df0c4e\" data-google-query-id=\"CJqy6dDbkYkDFW3kEQgdGiE5Qg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Photo Credit: VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube\" width=\"1218\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTc1MTYz\/makeup4.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Photo Credit: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f7bSF7jpbPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Embracing resilience, Lee&#8217;s career advanced, leading to a prominent role as an entertainment anchor and reporter at WJBK Fox 2 in Detroit. Despite initially concealing his vitiligo, the disease eventually manifested prominently on his hands, prompting Lee to make a significant decision.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"6\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-empty not-filled\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-6ceb8f42659e4921871d49fb5e3a01ba\" data-google-query-id=\"CP3htNLbkYkDFfHzEQgdl7g2uw\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In a bold move, Lee chose authenticity over concealment, ceasing to cover his hands. While he continues to use makeup on his face for practical reasons, Lee emphasizes that his work is about the stories, not his appearance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Photo Credit: VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube\" width=\"1218\" height=\"764\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjAzODA2Mzk5NTQ3OTA5NjI3\/makeup5.png\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f7bSF7jpbPk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VITSAF VITSAF\/Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lee&#8217;s triumphant journey took an unexpected turn, transforming what could have been a career impediment into a springboard for success. Now, an international spokesperson for vitiligo, Lee actively engages in support groups in Detroit, inspiring individuals globally through his impactful story, shared both on television and in his 2007 memoir, &#8220;Turning White: A Memoir of Change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As Lee envisions a future where vitiligo is normalized, his personal odyssey has not only made him the man he desired to be but has also become a narrative that transcends the realm of reporting\u2014a testament to the profound impact of resilience and authenticity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"f7bSF7jpbPk\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Lee's repigmentation journey 2012 - Medium.m4v\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/f7bSF7jpbPk?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in February 2018. 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