The Coolest and Most Tear-Jerking ‘Queer Eye’ Makeovers Ever
In 2003, “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” paved the way for promoting self-care for the straight male. Rebooted in 2018, “Queer Eye” now follows the Fab Five as they expand their mission of acceptance to new communities.
Below is a list of the series most dramatic and memorable makeovers…
Skyler Jay Before
Skyler made “Queer Eye” history by being the first transgender person to receive a makeover by the rebooted Fab Five. Recovering from top surgery, Skyler is aided in his style journey and is visited by his fashion idol Todrick Hall.
One of the episode’s most emotional moments is a discussion Skyler has with Tan regarding the style expert’s ignorance about the transgender community.
Skyler Jay After
Post-surgery, Skyler is still in recovery and continues to share progress posts on Instagram. Suffering numerous complications throughout and even after surgery, Skyler has been struggling to pay the medicals bills as a result of a Trans exclusionary policy within his workplace healthcare plan.
He’s in the process of suing the University System of Georgia to have the discriminatory action removed.
AJ Brown Before
Looking like a more polished Steve Urkel, it appears AJ isn’t in desperate need of a makeover. The episode soon reveals the Fab Five are here for an emotional transformation rather than a physical one.
AJ is a closeted gay man in a deeply committed relationship (involving bondage gear) with a limited understanding of how to express his “gayness” to the world and his stepmother.
After a breakthrough moment with Karamo, AJ develops the courage to tell his stepmother the truth and is accepted with open arms.
