The Morning Show: Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner? Details explored

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Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner? (Image via Instagram/@nestorcarbonell)
Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner? (Image via Instagram/@nestorcarbonell)

The Morning Show star Nestor Carbonell certainly stands out in a room full of actors. For years, fans have been captivated by the actor’s striking eyes and a recurring question has followed him throughout his career: Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner?

From his memorable role as Richard Alpert on Lost to appearances in The Dark Knight and Bates Motel, Carbonell’s naturally defined eyes have sparked endless online debates and fan theories. Some are convinced it’s makeup, while others insist it’s simply his natural look. The truth behind his famously dark lashes and perfectly lined eyes has become almost as iconic as his performances themselves, but what’s the real story?

For fans still wondering whether The Morning Show's meteorologist wears eyeliner on-screen or in real life, the answer is no. Nestor Carbonell does not wear eyeliner. The actor has confirmed this in many interviews, clarifying that he has naturally dark lashes, which were even subject to bullying from his classmates when he was a child.

More on this in our story.


Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner? Separating fact from fiction about The Morning Show star's striking eyes

To establish it once and for all, Nestor Carbonell does not wear eyeliner. This mystery was finally put to rest by Lost creators Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse when Carbonell debuted as Richard Alpert in 2009. Putting an end to these rumours, the creators revealed to The Denver Post:

“When we first saw dailies of Nestor, we said, “We gotta talk to him about the eyeliner situation. But he is completely sans makeup.”

Lost creator's comments prove that not only does Nestor Carbonell not wear eyeliner, but he also does not use any type of eye makeup on-screen. In fact, The Morning Show star's IMDB page reveals that Nestor Carbonell has confirmed this mystery about his eyes on the Lost (2004) fifth season DVD extras. Contrary to speculation and rumours, the actor does not wear mascara, eyeliner or any eye makeup and was born with extremely dark eyelashes.

The actor has even revealed that Lost makeup artists used to apply concealer on his lashes and under his eyes to tone down the natural darkness of his eyes. The speculation around his dark eyelashes and eyeline was not a secret for the Lost team and this was done to make his eyes appear lighter.


The Morning Show star Nestor Carbonell's dark eyelashes are famous among his fans

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The Morning Show star Nestor Carbonell's stardom knows no bounds and his fanbase has unlocked a new kind of obsession: with his eyes and lashes. Over the years, one query has plagued the fans' minds: Does Nestor Carbonell wear eyeliner? While the Lost star has managed to earn a name for himself and has appeared in many impressive roles on both the small and big screen, the mystery behind his dark lashes has remained permanent.

Fans of The Morning Show star have even taken this speculation about his eyelashes on Reddit. These speculations were at their peak when the actor starred as Richard Alpert in ABC's sci-fi series Lost. This is how Nestor Carbonell's fans have speculated about his eyeliner over the years on Reddit:

''He's not wearing eyeliner. The actor has mentioned this in interviews.'' a Reddit user cleared the air about Nestor Carbonell's eyeliner
''Nah he’s just pretty 😌. Nestor has permanent guy-liner and honestly I think it’s cool.'' another user chimed in with this theory about The Morning Show actor

This detail even found a way in Lost, when Sawyer referred to Carbonell's character as "your buddy out there with the eyeliner, in one of the episodes.


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Edited by Aashna