We’re Not Kidding with Mehdi & Friends "Holy Sh*t, We're Being Lied To": Huda Kattan, CEO of Huda Beauty, Speaks Out
Dec 20, 2024
In a candid conversation, Huda Kattan shares her journey from Tennessee to becoming a beauty mogul. She reflects on the realization that U.S. media often serves specific agendas. The chat delves into the importance of diversity in the beauty industry and Huda's staunch activism regarding Gaza. She confronts the silence of celebrities on pressing issues and firmly states her stance against using her brand for any supportive narrative of genocide. Their dialogue explores the intersections of identity, culture, and social justice.
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Shared Experiences of Otherness
- Huda Kattan and Mehdi Hasan discuss their childhood experiences as minorities.
- They bond over shared feelings of being outsiders in their respective communities.
The Black Sheep of the Family
- Huda Kattan describes herself as the "black sheep" of her family.
- This is due to her outspoken nature, contrasting with her family's emphasis on politeness.
Outspoken Nature and Birth Order
- Huda Kattan reflects on her upbringing, attributing her outspokenness to her birth order.
- She contrasts her personality with her family's quieter nature.