Don't look at me without make-up

I was buying bottled water at Grand Central & a young woman says "excuse me. Were you in that drama Malal? I watched it religiously." I paid for the water and said "Yes. Take care" as I walked away.

I felt like I must have disappointed her. In Malal, I had make-up, good camera work etc to help project an image. And here I was no make-up, in very very regular clothes, totally non-TV-star like. I wanted to hide.

Thoughts in my head:
She must think I'm ugly without make-up.
I should always have make-up on.
I must look fat to her.
I'm such a disappointment to her & myself.

There is joy in being recognised but also fear of what people will think when they see the real me. Hmm....