Dad of Four Gets Total Transformation on GMA's' 'Make Over My Man' Series

Obie Watts, a husband father of four, got a total transformation on “GMA.”

ByABC News
February 10, 2015, 7:23 AM
Obie Watts is shown. The Millburn, N.J., man received a makeover on "Good Morning America" as part of the "Make Over My Man for Valentine's Day" series.
Obie Watts is shown. The Millburn, N.J., man received a makeover on "Good Morning America" as part of the "Make Over My Man for Valentine's Day" series.
Watts family

— -- Obie Watts is a 37-year-old delivery driver who works 50 hours a week to take care of his family.

Watts, of Millburn, N.J., has four children, and spending time on himself is not his priority. When “Good Morning America” announced its “Make Over My Man for Valentine's Day” series, Watts’ wife, Erica, jumped at the opportunity.

“My husband needs a makeover!” she said, explaining: “It's always about us, and the kids, and you know, trying to make some time for us. But he never takes the care to really care about how he looks, and how he feels.”

Watts explained why he’s not too hung up on his appearance.

“I feel, as the head of the household and as the husband, it's my duty and my job to take care of my family first,” he said. “Once they're taken care of, and only when they're taken care of, then I can go, you know, maybe get something here, get something there, for myself.”

Erica Watts said her husband needs help with his hair. Describing his dreadlocks as “a matted mess,” she said: “I really would like to see it gone, unless it -- somebody can do something with it.”

Watts’ children think their father needs a closet intervention because he doesn’t know how to dress well and can’t match his clothes properly.

Watts disagrees.

“I do color coordinate, and I do match. I don't know what my kids are talking about, man. They -- I'm—I’m going to get them. I’m going to get them for that,” he said, laughing.

When “GMA” took a peek inside Obie Watts’ closet, we found graphic T-shirts and jeans and not a single suit.

Watts got a whole new look today on “GMA” when he entered the show’s time machine. After a 60-minute makeover from stylist Gretta Monahan, hair stylist Ted Gibson and makeup artist Carmindy, he emerged a transformed man, much to Erica’s excitement.

“Oh, my gosh, hi,” she said enthusiastically, crying tears of joy and fanning herself in complete shock.

Watts was proud of his sharp new look, boldly standing with his hands on his hips to show off his bright red new suspenders and chic sunglasses.

“Oh, thank you!” Erica said, wrapping her arms around his neck. “I’ve never seen him like this. He’s never not had facial hair. I love it, yay!”

As Watts looked into the mirror at his brand new appearance, he described what he saw in his new reflection.

“Probably the next president,” he said with a smile.

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