His one-time business partner Jeff Lowe (top inset) and pal Allen Glover (bottom inset) gave evidence to authorities which proved pivotal in Exotic's conviction for conspiracy to commit for murder for hire. He alleges that Bryant and Green both knew that witness statements surrounding claims he wanted Carole Baskin assassinated were falsified. In a recent phone call, Exotic also makes some eyebrow-raising accusations against chief FBI agent Matt Bryant, who built the case against him, and prosecutor Amanda Green. In a recorded prison phone call shared with DailyMailTV, Exotic claimed he was misrepresented as needlessly killing tigers in his Oklahoma zoo, which he feels was a key part of his conviction last year. It's the first time fans have heard from Exotic since the release of season two of Netflix's Tiger King, currently one of the streaming platform's biggest shows. Tiger King star Joe Exotic says he is desperate to prove that he is innocent of animal cruelty, in an exclusive interview with DailyMailTV. 'These days when I'm recognized it's a positive thing,' Mary Jo says, 'But back then it was me at the grocery store being stared at, yelled at'. Because of the assault her face is still partially paralyzed, she's deaf in her right ear and the bullet is still lodged in her neck. I had two young children still in school, I had to think about them,' she said of moving frequently.
'I'm a housewife, not a movie star, I wasn't used to it. She now lives in the San Fernando Valley after moving 20 times to get away from the public attention after the shooting. I'm content, I'm happy, I'm very grateful'. As the anniversary of the day that changed her life approaches, Mary Jo tells 'I don't want a ''poor me'' story. The bullet lodged in the base of her brain above the spinal column but Mary Jo survived, and then endured multiple surgeries and facial reconstruction. Celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist, Taj, is the responsible, level-headed “mama bear” of the bunch, serving as the second-in-command salon manager when Jamie isn’t around.Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot in the face in 1992 by teenage Amy Fisher, who had been having an affair with her husband Joey.
Fashion stylist “007” is one of Jamie’s closest (and most protective) friends, satisfying clients with the hottest plus size intimates and custom bling jobs. Holistic hair care specialist “A-Love” loves hard and brings laughter to any situation, but at times her “boughetto” temper gets the best of her. Salon receptionist Astra, aka Funky Chunky, is loved by everyone for her upbeat and uplifting personality that helps keep the group going when the times get tense. With conflicting personalities and consistent workplace drama, will this crew be able to keep their cool as tensions heat up? Will they be able to get through it together and satisfy their ultimate mission of making all women feel beautiful?! Last but not least is make-up artist and esthetician, BB, who has no problem calling it as she sees it!
Celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist, Taj, is the responsible, level-headed “mama bear” of the bunch, serving as the second-in-command salon manager when Jamie isn’t around.
Along with Jamie, the women who work here are determined to make everyone look and feel beautiful, no matter what their size - but with their loud and diverse personalities, drama is always just around the corner! Owner Jamie Lopez created this unique space after experiencing a tremendous amount of discrimination in the beauty industry for being plus-sized and being ridiculed for breaking a chair in a regular salon. WATCH NOW! Super Sized Salon There are over 80,000 beauty salons in America, but only one caters specifically to the plus size community - Babydoll Beauty Couture.