It’s an intentional creative decision since she wanted to reflect on how the coronavirus pandemic affects people.

“That was a huge driving force behind J.J.

I wanted her to look exhausted.

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I wanted her with little to no makeup.

Like, hair not done, if done at all.

I wanted it to feel different from before because she’s different.”

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