#14: The Hazardous Makeup of the Wicked Witch

In The Wizard of Oz, the Wicked Witch’s eerie green skin wasn’t just cinematic magic—it came with real dangers for actress Margaret Hamilton. Her makeup, laced with toxic copper, was far from safe, forcing her onto a liquid diet to minimize its harmful effects.

Every time she stepped into character, she risked serious health issues, a hidden cost of bringing Hollywood’s most iconic villain to life. Her ordeal underscores the unseen dangers actors once faced for the sake of movie magic, making modern advancements in cosmetic safety a vital.