Make-up artist slams 'rude' Rudd

Opposition leader Tony Abbott leaps to defence of make-up artist Lily Fontana, but calls her as 'Tilly'. Courtesy: Sky News

A MAKE-up artist who says she smoothed the complexions of Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott ahead of last night's people's forum has hinted that the Prime Minister was rude to her.

Lily Fontana, a Brisbane make up artist, took to Facebook after her encounter with the leaders, praising Mr Abbott but saying one of the men had treated her terribly.

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"Just finished doing Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott's makeup for the People's Forum at the Broncos Leagues Club," she wrote.

A look at the original Facebook post Ms Fontana wrote. Source: News Limited

"One of them was absolutely lovely, engaged in genuine conversation with me, acknowledge that I had a job to do and was very appreciative. The other did the exact opposite! Oh boy, I have ever had anyone treat me so badly."

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Ms Fontana has since removed the post writing: "Didn't think my personal page/opinion of my day would get so much attention. What a lesson to learn. I've removed the post and regret making the comments I did."

Her Facebook page is currently showing a "sorry, this page isn't available" message, though it's not clear if the issue is a technical glitch or if the page has been removed from the site.

An ALP spokesperson said no one from the Labor Party has been in touch with Ms Fontana.

Mr Rudd has denied he was rude to the make-up artist who prepared him for last night's debate, claiming to was a "misunderstanding".

Kevin Rudd says he was "in the zone" when his make up was being done last night.

Mr Rudd said Ms Fontana had withdrawn the post.

"I understand that the person concerned has withdrawn their remarks from Facebook, and they regretted making those comments," he said.

"When you are preparing for a debate with two or three minutes to go and someone walks in and puts stuff on your face, you smile, you are in the zone, you're ready to go-I don't know about you folks but I'm not happy about having make-up put on at the best of days.

"You smile, then two or three minutes later out on the stage to participate in the debate-I think a misunderstanding has occurred and I have no hard feelings in terms of the comments which this person has now withdrawn."

Ms Fontana has gone to ground, but a concerned friend responded to the post with an "uh oh".

The debate between Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott gets personal with the Opposition Leader having an unexpected dig at the Prime Minister.

"uh oh Lil, I've sent you an email," the friend said.

Meanwhile Mr Abbott struggled to remember Ms Fontana's name when he commented on the matter.

Mr Abbott, who today accidentally referred to make up artist Ms Fontana as "Tilly", said he was not aware of what Mr Rudd had allegedly done to upset her.

"I was pleased to be looked after by Tilly last night. I thought she did a great job making my craggy face as presentable as possible," Mr Abbott said.

"We had a great conversation.

Mr Abbott said he did not witness Mr Rudd's interaction with Ms Fontana because she applied his make up "in one room and I imagine the Prime Minister was looked after in another room."

"As for other conversations or lack of conversations (she had), I'll just leave that to Mr Rudd."

Mr Abbott has agreed to another people's forum with Mr Rudd, who he described today as misleading and a liar.

When asked about his outburst last night about whether Mr Rudd would "ever shut up", Mr Abbott said his opponent was "all talk and no action".

"One contest that I can never win against Mr Rudd is a talkathon," Mr Abbott said.

"I'm not against talk - my problem with Mr Rudd is he's all talk and no action and when he does take action it's invariably action that damages people."

SKY NEWS who broadcast last night's event said it had been made aware of the comments posted on Facebook by the freelance make-up artist.

"The individual is not a SKY NEWS staff member.

"The comments posted were extremely unprofessional and we do not agree with them.

"We understand the post has now been removed and she has expressed her regret over the matter".

Opposition Communications and Broadband spokesperson Malcolm Turnbull said he feels sorry for Ms Fontana.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Opposition leader Tony Abbott pictured during last night's people's forum at Broncos Leagues club in Brisbane. Source: News Limited

"I do feel sorry for her and I think it's always very regrettable when people are rude to those who are not in a position to answer back," Mr Turnbull said.

"It's a rather disturbing insight into character.

"I would think being rude to make up artists is quite a dangerous thing to do; leaving aside a breach of common courtesy, they might make you up to look less flattering perhaps."

The scandal is a huge blow to Mr Rudd who had been relishing the largely positive response to his performance at the debate, including having landed a blow on Tony Abbott during the "shut up moment".

Hours earlier, he had appeared re-energised while delivering a rallying cry to union officials at the Geelong Trades Hall in the seat of Corio.

However, as details of Ms Fontana's post emerged, Mr Rudd visited a cafe in Torquay where he was asked by a customer how he was feeling.

"Battling, battling," he said.

Support for the make-up artist's post has appeared on her Facebook page.

Tayrn Byrne writes: "Unfortunately Lily there are people in society who can't see outside of their own little bubble to appreciate someone else's point of view. I was fascinated by your post and the different attitudes you experienced by these men Xx"

And Gavin Hagan wrote on her page: "It doesn't matter what side of the political fence anyone is on, there are leeches out there that will use any means they can to benefit, or put down others. Especially in the political arena. and particularly at this time.

" You did nothing wrong. Done worry about it. But your (sic) Famous now. More so than you were this time yesterday anyway. Enjoy the ride.

Make up artist Abigael Johnston backed up her friend Ms Fontana, saying Mr Rudd had previously been rude to her.

"I second this Lily. I have had a very similar experience!" Ms Johnston said.

Posting on Facebook Ms Johnston said: "Must run in the family as Mr Howard and Mr Costello were gentlemen with a capital G. Mr Abbott is following in their footsteps. The other, I could not even face book how he treated the crew. Just abhorrent!"

When contacted this morning Ms Johnston said the incident she referred to had occurred before Mr Rudd was Prime Minister.

Mr Rudd has a history losing his cool under pressure.

In 2009 the Prime Minister was forced to apologise to a RAAF stewardess after it was revealed he reduced her to tears when the meal he requested was unavailable on a flight from Port Moresby to Canberra.

"All of us are human, I'm human, I'm not perfect," he said at the time.

He was also embarrassed by the leaking of a video that showed him swearing repeatedly while recording a Chinese language message in Canberra a number of years ago.

Claims that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was rude to a make-up artist have revived memories of his infamous moment caught dropping the F-bomb on camera, in a leaked video from his previous stint in office.

On her website, Ms Fontana says she specialises in "attention to detail through creativity".

She says she works in make-up for weddings, magazines, TV, advertisements.

She does interstate work and work overseas.

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