Jennifer Lopez helps ‘rescue’ hairdresser after his life ‘goes up in flames’ in terrifying car fire
Barry Lee Moe, a hairdresser who works for Jennifer Lopez, thanked the superstar for helping him arrive home safely after his Jeep exploded.
The two-time Emmy-winner took to Instagram to explain to his 16,000 followers the tragic chain of events that led to the I’m Real songstress lending a helping hand.
‘My little Jeep caught fire while driving down I-40 near Amarillo, Texas on the legendary Route 66,’ the celebrity hair professional said on Instagram. ‘It was a fire so powerful, that it took my jeep, my most treasured personal belongings, and a large portion of my professional kit.
‘In less than 30 minutes, I watched a corner of my world disappear before my eyes.
He added: Thank you to everyone who came to my rescue in the last 48 hours. I am truly blessed to be surrounded with so much love and I am so grateful for all of you, especially the staff at the @barfieldhotel in Amarillo, who took me in like family and team @jlo and Office Romance, who got me safely home from Texas without question. I love you all.’
Dailymail.com has reached out to Barry Lee Moe for further comment on the incident.
Said the stylist: ‘My little Jeep caught fire while driving down I-40 near Amarillo, Texas on the legendary Route 66’
Barry Lee Moe, a hairdresser who works for Jennifer Lopez, thanked the superstar for helping him arrive home safely after his Jeep exploded. J.Lo pictured in NYC earlier this month
The celebrity stylist, who has worked on shows such as Pam & Tommy, Pose, Welcome to Chippendales and the Netflix Lopez film Atlas, explained the series of horrifying events that unfolded.
‘After three months on location, I began my journey home last Saturday morning,’ the celeb hairstylist explained. ‘For those of you who know me well, I love to drive and traveling cross country has always been exciting for me.
‘On Monday, I was halfway home to LA, when my trip abruptly ended.’
The hair professional, who operates out of New York City and Los Angeles, said that he doesn’t ‘talk about it much publicly, but the last two years have been extremely challenging for’ him.
‘There were many days I didn’t think I’d make it and I simply wanted to give up and disappear. Instagram can paint a pretty picture of what we think someone’s life is, but there’s always more to the story.’
The celeb stylist, who has also worked on shows such as Sneaky Pete and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, said that ‘behind all the polished posts and achievements, are sleepless nights, struggles, and tears,’ which prompts a need for ‘compassion and community more than ever before.’
The two-time Emmy-winner took to Instagram to explain to his 16,000 followers the tragic chain of events that led to the I’m Real songstress lending a helping hand
The charred remains of the Jeep were seen in a subsequent pic on Moe’s Instagram page
He added: ‘I think it’s important to discuss, especially during this time in our industry when so many are still suffering in the wake of the strike and the devastating fires that ravaged our beloved town.’
Moe said that he was ’till processing what happened on Monday’ but ultimately ‘grateful’ he wasn’t physically injured in the dangerous incident.
Said the hairstylist: ‘Life is so fragile, and to walk away from this incident without injury is truly a miracle. My entire outlook on life has changed for the better and in a strange way, I feel reborn.’
Moe said he ‘was given the gift of perspective Monday’ and … ‘will never take the little things in life for granted ever again.
He said the key lesson gleaned from the incident was to live in the moment.
The hair professional, who operates out of New York City and Los Angeles, shared a selfie on Tuesday
Lopez paid memorial to her late associate in an emotional post earlier this year
‘Life is happening right now,’ Moe said. ‘Embrace the present, live your life with purpose, and LOVE freely & fully, because we only get one chance to do this.’
The actress-singer, 55, paid homage to another hairdresser she was close with personally and professionally – by the name of Jesus Guerrero – following his death at 34 on February 22.
‘It’s no surprise your mother gave you the name Jesus. You were gentle and kind and loving, quiet and unassuming, but so powerful, and your presence was felt the minute you walked into any room,’ the actress, who’s been seen in films such as Selena and Hustlers, said on Instagram in February.
