How A Professional Clown Turns Into A Clown

Four professional walks us through their clown makeup routine.
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[@MrStars-bj9yf]

I love how Alyssa feels so awkward and in awe with John. “Stop calling me out John!” “Not my fault I can’t afford prosthetics!” “You have a glass nose glue bottles?” “YOU HAVE A HOUSE?”

[@MrLee-is8kw]

How does this comment have 1.6k likes and no replies

[@raquelv6856]

@@MrLee-is8kw no one had something negative to say 😊

[@jesse-kd3ei]

Just don't bring a gun to a children's hospital

[@brooklyncarter422]

SpideyGuy ahhh yes

[@meilya474]

I understood that reference!

[@jesse-kd3ei]

@@meilya474 The joker Is quite amazing compared to others cough cough Jared leto

[@Jeffees]

@@jesse-kd3ei blame the director not him

[@jesse-kd3ei]

@@Jeffees No, he didn't act the role and he didnt laugh the role. He just isn't great blame him not the director he sounds like a old metal door that needs wd40

[@itsedwardslife]

I dont need make-up to tell me I look like a clown everyday.

[@fae4643]

literally me

[@AALIXD]

itsedwardslife that’s me,

[@sabrinasoistmanofficial]

RIP

[@sillygooselol2757]

HONK

[@coolkid6003]

We love self deprecating humor ❤-(òvó-)

[@anisah7703]

*Self deprecation jokes have entered the chat*

[@s7nclair]

exactly what i was thinking lol.

[@justipooh6866]

Yup, there's gonna be a lot of "depressed" people in these comments.

[@paesan0460]

Who doesn’t ?

[@Veronica-zv6yn]

Not sure why but I love when she’s like “waaaa you own a house?”

[@VHarlequinxQueenV]

As a millennial I felt that when she said it lol

[@Gambit08]

Like one of the clowns said earlier we like seeing them fail including finding affordable housing

[@criz5991]

Forreal 😆

[@NeonColoredRain]

Alyssa is such a cute clown but I wish she put more effort into her make up.

[@milirodriguez8493]

I do agree with you.I think if we were to see her performance(since each clown has their own character into life) then maybe then the way she presents her makeup is due to how she brings her character

[@ChrissaTodd]

i think she explained she goes minimal cause kids get scared if she does too much.

[@megbubbz]

@@ChrissaTodd to me it's not so much about how minimal it is but more about how cheap it looks

[@xionsreverie1577]

Same

[@alexisortizgil5446]

Chrissa Todd her 🔻🔺 looked cheap

[@ItstartswithM]

When the millennial clown asked the baby boomer clown "you own a house?" ... Bro, I felt that

[@billymurray]

Maria Maradiaga truth!!!

[@nwagukennedy2750]

😂💔

[@Adam-te4tx]

Johnny is so *passionate* about being a clown and I love it

[@JohnStarr]

Rigel Royal you get me! Thanks! And I do live to clown.

[@melo7572]

Why did u bold that

[@DigitalDevilKingOfficial]

The clowns in this video: tell y'all how clowns are meant to bring joy and happiness, how it hurts them they're seen as a symbol of fear and hate Y'all: Use the word clown to insult yourselves and other people

[@confusedkys6090]

*"Y'ALL*

[@UndyingPharaoh]

Digital Devil King shut up you clown

[@highclassweeb4442]

.....y'all is not a word

[@aliamcbride]

I'm a clown enthusiast and it really bugs me when I talk about being a clown and people are like "haha I'm a clown too". No sis I'm ACTUALLY A LITERAL CLOWN

[@stfu562]

why was my comment deleted 🤔

[@vaudevilleandvariety]

It wasn't horror movies that started clown fear, it was Gacy, who partially inspired It. And it's actually because clowns are supposed to be happy and joyful that they make such good horror characters, it's how unexpected and twisted it is. Like how children and dolls and toys and lullabies are also terrifying in horror movies.

[@grey9919]

Agreed

[@aliamcbride]

Psychologically, it's an issue of being scared of people hiding their identity like masks. And also uncanny Valley with exaggerated features because they're human-but-not-quite. But Gacy is definitely a part of the social aspect as well as the fact that clowns used to be predominantly adult entertainers.

[@sillygooselol2757]

HONK

[@bobbie795]

Also u think Because when you look at them they are always smiling

[@ChrissaTodd]

i mean my parents said they never knew of the fear of clowns til scary clowns started showing up in media they said kids used to love clowns it might be gacy but i wouldn't be shocked if IT didn't also start this trend.

[@hailiepac]

johnny scares me beyond belief but i also want to be his friend

[@JohnStarr]

Hailie thanks?

[@justipooh6866]

HE COMMENTED ON IT IM-

[@HugoFerreira24photo]

@@JohnStarr hello john! I was afraid of clowns because of the horror movies, then I met the guy that was ronald mcdonald here in portugal, and he invited me to watch him get ready... That day I the fear stopped and I loved hearing his stories. Tbh you reminded me of him! Hugs from portugal!

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Hugo. By the way...in 1977 I auditioned to play Ronald McDonald in a TV Commercial! I didn’t get the job, but McDonalds hired me for two other Commercials as a Behind the Counter Guy. Don’t faint, but I introduced Hash Browns for McDonalds! It was called “Guess the weight of a 50 pound Hash Brown”. Basically every person who care into their local McDonalds that month ‘won’ a free Hash Brown. So anyone who has ever had a Hash Brown at McDonalds...you’re welcome!

[@hailiepac]

John Starr such an icon

[@ineedabetterusername4803]

Im autistic and clowns have been one of my special interests since i was 5! So seeing all of the vids on buzzfeed has been making me so happy!!!

[@TP-tg8cc]

I agree! I don't understand why people are so afraid of them :/

[@PrincessLydia]

Same here! I'm an Autistic person who has been been a major fan of clowns and circuses since I was a child!

[@abbigailshelton6989]

@@TP-tg8cc its because some movies and people ruined it for everyone

[@imanhasyoutube8300]

Tahreem Pirzada I liked clowns until my local middle school got a threat from a group of clowns 🤷‍♀️😬

[@dangreen3868]

@@imanhasyoutube8300 what happened?

[@bellagrace480]

They look so different with wigs and without wigs omg

[@billymurray]

Isabella Carter that’s the idea!

[@AnymMusic]

I mean I know Billie's hair is fake and all, but I surely didn't expect bald

[@bellagrace480]

Anym Ik that’s what I mean I was so confused 🤣

[@phyiorme2522]

No one: Literally no one: John: *WhAT pArT oF 'i'M DeLiGHtFuL' is'Nt cLEar?*

[@JohnStarr]

armyrme it’s one of my standard comeback lines. I’ve used it for many years. Just party of my Act.

[@phyiorme2522]

@@JohnStarr and we absolutely love it😍 money maker right there

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Buddy. And please check out lots of my other TV Clown Appearances by googling “John Starr Clown”.

[@logantessier7211]

My favorite type of clown ☺️

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Logan!!

[@__kostiiic__9115]

*clowns getting salty because of pennywise for 13 minutes straight*

[@luleta1644]

I'd be pissed too, to be honest lol

[@no.0neofjungledream793]

I'm surprised they didn't mention John Wayne gacy... I'm pretty sure he also screwed up clowns as well

[@MrHorrorFan772]

scary clowns ruin their jobs

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

@@MrHorrorFan772 totally

[@julietaboagye-atta668]

The Real Professional goes to Johnny

[@JohnStarr]

JULIET ABOAGYE-ATTA thank you Juliet! Billy, Alyssa & Nitisha are all terrific Clown Pros and a pleasure to work with too!

[@Mitwadus]

John Starr you know your stuff. Everyone really does.

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Mitch! By the way...you might remember me as ‘Terry the Clown’ on Disney’s “Liv and Maddie” for all three Seasons! If you google ‘Terry the Clown’ or ‘John Starr Clown’ you’ll find many of my TV Co-Star Appearances!

[@ihdjhegeh8379]

Ikr

[@bobbie6369]

John Starr OMG ok welp Looking that up now

[@KatiebuggayAF]

“You own a house?!” I felt that

[@vittoprince]

How the hell did Buzzfeed get access to my morning routine

[@elias4176]

You’re James Bond. You’re definitely not a clown, You’re agent 007.😎

[@Pup_Pleiades]

I love Johnny the clown, this guy keeps makin me laugh 😂😻🤡 And he’s not a “Fake Clown”.

[@JohnStarr]

Cody Wong Thanks Cody!

[@huyenle7242]

Ok but Alyssa is seriously cute as a clown

[@antoniacurtis8907]

That explains why McDonald’s doesn’t advertise with Ronald Macdonald anymore 😂 these kids born after 2010 probably don’t even know who that is.

[@shilvan]

I used to love Ronald!!!

[@bobbie6369]

Jhonn got fired 😂😂

[@aliamcbride]

Yeah it's because of the 2016 clown incidents. Really upsetting

[@funnt9055]

Let's petition to bring back Ronald McDonald

[@fresa2you]

He still exists he's got an Instagram and KZbin

[@jacque0805]

I honestly wish the best for them, they're so entertaining to watch.

[@nwagukennedy2750]

Yeah

[@bobbie6369]

No one: Jhonn: HOONK I screamed

[@bobbie6369]

How did this get highlighted- HI PEOPLE VIEWING THIS

[@bobbie6369]

@wolfy dragon sorry didn't know a spelling mistake meant alot to u 😬

[@crepstar2822]

I could tell in your pfp

[@joshuaharris3603]

Love that Johnny is commenting. Bet that made a ton of people's day.

[@diogodavid3557]

this has so much meme potential

[@billymurray]

Diogo David make them!

[@bobbie6369]

billy.murray ok yea you’re legendary if he won’t I 100% will

[@Chemica1X]

I am enjoying these clown videos a lot. John is absolutely delightful lol

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Moe! I’m here to serve...the Tea.

[@stfu562]

John Starr please.. don’t ever say that again.

[@JohnStarr]

Tough Crowd!!

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Katrin! Much appreciated!!

[@JohnStarr]

Hey Folks- Tomorrow our last of this cycle will be posted. Hope you all enjoy “Professional Clowns Reveal Their Horrorr Stories” . Yes yes I know. Ok Boomer.

[@shinapi6959]

These clowns are lit wtf. They’re awesome

[@JohnStarr]

Thank you! We try!

[@Teh_Foodie]

@@JohnStarr Damn its the clown from the Vid

[@michaelafton470]

“Ponies and kitties? Are they gonna be scary? Well, cats are already sexy..” My little pony has become “scary” earlier.

[@evelynrea8860]

Yellow hat guy is literally beating the hell out of his face!!!!!😂😂😂

[@JohnStarr]

Evelyn Rea Thanks Evelyn! You made me laugh. And yes... I beat my face with Make Up!!

[@bobbie6369]

Did you mean billy or Jhonn bc Jhonn commented lol

[@MusicalChelC]

My favorite scene: sexy cat stretching 😂

[@bobbie6369]

My favorite was *HOONK*

[@oweng6575]

shane dawson

[@Safire365]

Time for more immersion therapy for my fear of clowns. They really are a nice bunch of people

[@latom1626]

The one guy kept saying "it" the editor even had to clarify that it was pennywise

[@billymurray]

Fannystin Y. Yea I have a bad habit of calling pennywise, “IT.” 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fooolsun4917]

Alyssa is so cute!:( i don't like clowns but she's so cute, and nice and pure-

[@brandommario2]

Alright fess up, who came here for John?

[@JohnStarr]

brandommario2 You’re to kind!! Thanks!

[@brandommario2]

John Starr no problem

[@savannahpeirce2832]

@@JohnStarr woah your so cool.. I'm kinda too old for the whole clown thing but I wish you could have been at one of my other birthday parties!!!

[@JohnStarr]

Thanks Savannah!

[@mattrutherford5764]

Definitely. Admittedly the only time I’ve ever loved a clown 😂 He’s fabulous!

[@littledreamsanimations3623]

buzzfeed trying to make the most out of the joker movie 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ricmoral_TTV]

These same 4 clowns have been on Buzz feed videos in the past.

[@snackalicious_2424]

@@Ricmoral_TTV really?

[@Ricmoral_TTV]

@@snackalicious_2424 Yes plenty times

[@snackalicious_2424]

@@Ricmoral_TTV I didn't know that

[@roythomas3667]

Honestly, I'm finding these "clowns" more endearing with every video. (I was never afraid, but it helps seeing into their worlds.)

[@kayraalvarez4013]

I wouldn’t mind hiring Billy he looks so fun 😂😂

[@billymurray]

Kayra Alvarez thank you so much!! 🤡

[@maddens.5306]

I like how chill and down-to-Earth Alyssa is.

[@ggpce]

This is how i get ready to send a double text to my crush

[@envy690]

4:40 - Lol, it’s cute the way Alyssa laughs when John honks her nose.

[@tutorialz4285]

He's so nice and funny, but at the same time dark

[@lilvixen8406]

like your profile pic?

[@recoil53]

I like it when John gets salty though

[@amandaoroberts]

Most of the best people are 😉

[@bobbie6369]

IKR

[@Just-Darcy]

“IM NOT A FAKE CLOWN”

[@mushkbaar]

I just found out about these clown videos on buzz feed and I now have a whole new perspective of clowns, never knew a human being could be this jolly and sweet!!

[@ImmortalChaos]

Billy's make-up is impeccable. Alyssa is adorable.

[@graybe.x]

i may just be too sensitive but it makes me sad that cause of the it movie, people like them that just wanna make people happy are finding it harder :(

[@sadisticlover6327]

Don't forget John Wayne Gacy that man was a real killer clown haha no sorry horrible joke love serial killers

[@lazypanda78]

Don't forget about the clown pandemic back in 2017 when IT released.

[@shrekisthebestfranchiseand5032]

Sadistic Lover you love serial killers? wth

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Agree. People just got to stop watching too much movies these days but it's too far too late.... 🤡 ❤

[@themuffinman7278]

Double texting your crush after they already left you on read

[@lindathehermit8053]

Yeah, I don't get that whole "scared of clowns" thing.

[@immariamokay2323]

I think its probably because of it and 2016

[@ethantrie9793]

2:24 I felt that when he said he went to clown school

[@bettyakkemaai5499]

😂my name is "clown name " lol . Looks like, good autoque camera reading .. 🤣

[@bobbie6369]

🤧🤣

[@mariamiamonteleone]

betty akkemaai OMG YESH I didn’t think of that

[@LAPISLAZED]

It’s nice how confident they are once they’re in their clown makeup!

[@monkaW_]

Stranger : “so what do you do for work” Me: “I put ummm, well, you see I, I’m gonna go, BYE!”

[@pikalop]

“I coulda put a new roof on my house. 😬” *”You have a HOUSE?”*

[@macyschannel9231]

can john come to my birthday party as a stand up comedian?😂

[@JohnStarr]

Macy and Lydia’s Channel you’re too kind!

[@hemal00]

I like the girl so much she is so humble and southern accent was a nice touch lol

[@xolabolaa]

I know some people are scared of clowns but John as a clown is the CUTEST clown outfit ever

[@DJMize84]

I’m really enjoying these clown videos! Growing up there was a lady who lived across the street from me who was a clown and she was always super sweet and kind. I think hearing these individuals talk about their life and experiences as clowns is really neat.

[@noir_rrr8561]

Me getting ready in the morning:

[@x33u55]

no one: Trisha Paytas:

[@cindylee3495]

Angela Bustos BRUH LMAOOOOOO GO OFF😂😂😂

[@dolliesmoons]

BYEEEE

[@JupiMeow]

There seems to be a theme in horror of taking something that's cute and sweet and delightful and making it scary. Clowns, dolls, little girls.

[@manic6779]

Clowning has been my dream job for so so SO long... Seeing this made me cry ngl.

[@FullTimeSpaceCadet]

2:49 "I always have cameras on when I do my makeup." "Really?" *"No."*

[@IshanAli]

Me when I get left of read:

[@karsynnb2519]

Ishan Ali omg u comment on every vid!!

[@kennanlukacs]

Almost wish John would have popped off with a happy "Here's Johnny!" Put some fun and joy into a scary line.

[@lauc6673]

As someone who lived most of her childhood at a RMH (Ronald mcdonald house) due to needing medical help in the u.s (but not being from the u.s), i had a lot of fond memories with ronald mcdonad and many other clowns. Many of my favorite memories that came with my dad also included clowns since he'd get passes to circuses and clown shows (he worked with police) so clowns will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you guys so SO much for doing what y'all are doing and making kids laugh, specially those of us who would be hospitalized or just got from the hospital tired and in pain from treatment, y'all made out childhoos a little less painful. ❤❤❤❤

[@DontDreamItBeIt98]

I don’t know why, but these clown videos have been the most interesting and fun things to watch in the past few day’s 😂

[@ratherande]

This is how the entire buzzfeed staff gets ready in the morning

[@keanadianne]

Billy and Natisha had really good chemistry, it was so nice seeing them talk about their opinions on things in contrast to the other conversation where it seemed like John was really intimidating Alyssa and making her uncomfortable.

[@billymurray]

Keana Dianne I loved clowning around with Natisha! She’s a sweetie! Thanks for watching

[@GachaKittie]

When Billy said you’re a professional idiot and then said same afterwords cracked me up so much I can relate to that so much I am a professional idiot too bad I can’t get paid for it

[@beacarvalho7682]

I want to see them react to the clown trend on TikTok

[@Zither_Bard]

I just realized it's Friday night and I am watching a video of clown makeup routines....damn

[@billymurray]

Akiba I love it!! Clown on

[@Zither_Bard]

@@billymurray Always :D

[@theclown256]

Seeing them gives me absolute joy, John's clown outfit legit gave me a boost of seratonin.

[@milannikolskyy2630]

every buzzfeed employee getting ready for a video

[@LexWoodard]

I really really love clowns so this whole video was a huge treat!

[@billymurray]

Emma thanks for watching darling!

[@margaretsjournals]

This video actually made me happy about clowns❤

[@egg3813]

I love the change of atmosphere when it transitioned between the two

[@barbadossa1555]

It’s interesting each clown has a unique way of doing there make up cause it can match the personality of them the level of silly ness the amount of care, in a way it’s just like expressing ones self through art, this is clown art, for those who are professional clowns and may feel embarrassed or silly, just making one person smile or life can be all worth it, keep up the good work clown friends! :D

[@methatguy]

A "Professional" Clown, is always a Clown - Pagliacci (Not his saying really,but it should be =())

[@shrekisthebestfranchiseand5032]

=o)

[@Sayj14]

Loved every single one of these clown videos!

[@JohnStarr]

Sesha Richter thanks Sesha! We had a blast shooting them.

[@kandibraswell8659]

This is one of my favorite videos you've posted! I love this!! And it was posted yesterday on my actual birthday!!! YAY!

[@billymurray]

Kandi Braswell happy birthday! 🎊🎂🎈🎁🎉

[@kandibraswell8659]

billy.murray WOW! Thank you! Your look was my favorite one too!!

[@billymurray]

Kandi Braswell omg thank you so much. 🤡😘

[@catcat9857]

YESS ITS THESE CLOWNS AGAIN It went from all funny to sadness of clowns being scary

[@theresiananaricka503]

I've been a clown my whole life 😭

[@abuhuraira3685]

If anyone tells you not to buy new markup Stop talking to them You don't need that kind of negativity in your life

[@KawaiiPinkPunkStar]

I LOVE their finished looks and I LOVE all of them 80s style shirts they had on! At the age of 30 (today) I started liking clown for the first time in my life. I hope I can find more videos like these.

[@spiercephotography]

This whole clown series is so much fun!

[@Anahi-ey8pt]

I didn’t know there was a makeup tutorial to look like me 🤡I feel so loved 😚

[@chickennuggets1990]

You didn't? You've gone missing for so many years.

[@justipooh6866]

Oh...you've been living under a rock for a while then, huh.

[@Anna-oc7uo]

Alternative title "Bianca del rio makeup tutorial"

[@princepss8573]

I love John & Billy sm

[@kristygregg6167]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Buzzfeed!

[@puppeteer9971]

*Amazing People Being Deep While Becoming Clowns*

[@maritxm]

Johnny is hilarious

[@JohnStarr]

Marit - thank you Marit. I’m here to serve.

[@allen604]

i didn't expect them to look like that

[@thefluffyaj4119]

i have a respect for actual clowns, and i love them in general (both scary and real clowns, because wjile i love theyre commitment to making people smile and brighten their day, im also a horror enthusiast)

[@peonysu9213]

My morning routine everyday

[@AnthonyBrown-mi7yu]

Y’all really said he a professional clown before he put the makeup on 💀

[@Xx_zealand_xX]

This makes me feel bad for working on a creepy clown look for months just for Halloween. Wtf. Y'all are amazing.

[@BunnyFett]

I was curious what they looked like without the makeup after watching so many of these clown videos now. Thanks.

[@TheBluemindedGod]

I had no idea Rob Shrab is a professional clown.

[@terrapin1967]

me getting ready in the morning

[@chloen2949]

I can't believe the art of being a clown is so intricate

[@JupiMeow]

They're all so cute in the reveal!!