- A fan shared a photo of Pearl Modiadie without makeup on X, and it quickly caught the attention of thousands of <a href="https://absafricatv.com/south-african-tycoon-motsepe-rules-out-presidential-bid/" title="South African tycoon Motsepe rules out presidential bid”>South Africans
- The image reignited a debate about beauty standards and whether makeup enhances or transforms a woman’s appearance
- Comments are split, with some gushing over Pearl’s natural look while others say they prefer the TV host with a full face of makeup
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Pearl Modiadie is a South African television presenter, radio DJ, actress and producer best known to TV audiences for presenting the SABC1 music talk show ‘Zaziwa.’ Images: @Pearl Modiadie
A fresh-faced photo of celebrated South African television host Pearl Modiadie is making the rounds on X.
A fan shared the image on 21 July 2026, and it quickly divided opinion on beauty, standards, and the power of makeup.
Pearl’s natural look sparks beauty debate
The photo of Pearl, whocelebrated her 38th birthday in 2025, stirred an unusually heated conversation about how celebrities look without the glam that fans are accustomed to seeing.
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Some followers were quick to celebrate her bare-faced appearance, while others were more divided about what the image revealed.
An X user with the handle @Cebe_Lihle23 posted a collage of Pearl with the caption:
“Pearl Modiadie without makeup 😍🔥”
See the X post that started the conversation here.
Mzansi reacts to the viral photo
Reactions poured in from across the country. Below is what fans had to say:
“She looks so pretty 😍 such an unproblematic queen”
@Real_Precious_M kept it simple:
“She’s still beautiful without make-up”
“She is beautiful”
Not everyone was quite as enthusiastic. @simplyenny admitted:
“I like her better with make up on”
@TankisoSinhk took a more cautious lesson from the moment:
“I’m never making anyone my beauty standards bcs what we see there with makeup 😭”
@MmatoraNB8053 went furthest with the takeaway:
“Makeup is a scam. Without makeup these girls are so girl next door”
The responses reflect a broader tension that surfaces every time a female celebrity is seen without makeup, with some fans celebrating authenticity and others candidly sharing their preferences.
South African celebrities without makeup
Women across the world are embracing their natural beauty. These are a few South African celebrities who have gone makeup less in public:
- Rorisang Grootboom (24) shared images of herself without makeup on 18 July 2026
- A TikTok video of Grace Mondlana (25) without makeup got SA talking
- The Real Housewives of Durban TV star, Sorisha Naidoo (49)shared her nomakeup look
- Tebogo Thobejane went makeup-free in a video that went instantly viral
Pearl shares glimpses of her son
In more entertainment updates, Briefly News shared details aboutPearl Modiadie’s rare glimpse into her life as a mother, showcasing her son, Lewatle Olivier.
The moment captured the attention of fans and celebrities alike, reflecting the admiration for the award-winning TV host’s parenting journey.
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Nicolette Marais (Editor)With more than 17 years writing experience in both creative and media-related platforms, Nicolette has worked in a wide range of industries. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and was awarded Manager of the Year (2023, 2024, 2025). E-mail: nicolette.marais@briefly.co.za
