The Maybelline Story

Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.

By Sharrie Williams · Written February 2012 · 1 min read

Maybelline ad, from 1943 featured a young College girl, gearing up for a promising career.

Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.

Wholesome and smart, with sparkling Maybelline eyes, this girl has what it takes to succeed, in what ever arena she chooses. I can’t help be reminded of a young Chelsea Clinton.

Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.

Chelsea Clinton with her parents, Hillary Rodham Clinton and President Bill Clinton, at her graduation.


Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.
Chelsea Clinton had everything it takes to follow in her parents footsteps.
Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.

A young Chelsea with her father, President Bill Clinton.

Chelsea Clinton. Maybe I was born this way, Maybe it’s Maybelline.

Chelsea Clinton makes broadcast debut on NBC’s ‘Rock Center,’ This is exactly the type of girl, Maybelline was appealing to in 1943.

Chelsea, Hillary and Bill Clinton Rock to Lady Gaga singing. “I WAS BORN THIS WAY.”


Maybelline side note: Hillary Clinton represented Maybelline in the suit against Noxwell.



Also, Tom Lyle Williams Jr’. wife, Marquerite Neel Williams was instrumental in restoring the reception rooms at the State Department where Madame Secretary of State greets foreign Dignitaries. (Story’s from Mabel’s grandaughter, Linda Hughes.)

Coming soon · Next from Sharrie Williams

Maybe She’s Born With It

The next chapter of the Maybelline family story. Get a text the day it’s out.

Where it began: The Maybelline Story — Amazon · Ebook · Signed copy