On Screen Beauty: Get Makeup Ideas From These Movies

On Screen Beauty: Get Makeup Ideas From These Movies

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Looking for some beauty inspiration? We have rounded up some of our favourite on-screen beauty looks, from Marissa Cooper in the OC to Rachel Green in Friends to Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. We are currently lusting after Margot Tenenbaum's slide and Kate Winslet's berry-stained lips in Titanic. From the 1940s all the way up to 2015, we've rounded up the best and most iconic looks in the gallery below...

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The Most Iconic Beauty Looks from TV and Film

Rachel Green, Friends1 of 17

Rachel Green, Friends

Created by hairstylist Chris McMillan, the shaggy, layered bob that became 'The Rachel' remains one of the most iconic hairstyles on television.

Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's2 of 17

Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's

While it's her costumes by Hubert de Givenchy that steal the spotlight, Audrey's bouffants and cat-eye makeup add a hefty dose of chic.

Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman3 of 17

Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman

Not forgetting Julia's short blonde wig at the start of the film, her tumbling auburn hair is the film's best beauty look, as is the softness of her makeup after she meets Mr Moneybags.

Taraji P Henson, Empire4 of 17

Taraji P Henson, Empire

Cookie Lyon is one of the most formidable women ever to appear on TV. Her incredible hair, bold red lips and razor sharp eyebrows are majorly fierce, like her excellent put-downs.

Jodie Foster, Taxi Driver5 of 17

Jodie Foster, Taxi Driver

Short, bouncy curls and super dark eye makeup was the beauty look of Jodie Foster's Easy. A beauty look so iconic, Marc Jacobs sent a collection down the catwalk in 2010 in homage to the character.

Jane Fonda, Barbarella6 of 17

Jane Fonda, Barbarella

The height. The volume. The wide, wide eyes. Barbarella turned Jane Fonda into a sex symbol with this beauty look.

Elisabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks, Mad Men7 of 17

Elisabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks, Mad Men

Two of the shows most contrasting characters,  Peggy rocks short hair and minimal makeup, whereas Joan sports dark lipstick and big hair.

Rita Hayworth, Gilda8 of 17

Rita Hayworth, Gilda

Exemplifying the 1940s femme fatale, we can learn a thing or two about classic beauty from Gilda. Take note of the Hollywood waves, the bright eyes and perfect lip liner.

Mischa Barton, The O.C.9 of 17

Mischa Barton, The O.C.

With her grey-blue eyes, subtle tan and sun bleached hair, Marissa Cooper was the embodiment of the California Girl.

Rosanna Arquette and Madonna, Desperately Seeking Susan10 of 17

Rosanna Arquette and Madonna, Desperately Seeking Susan

Legions of women around the world have replicated this famous look for fancy dress, but how to work it into real life? Take note of the dark lips, dark eyes and dark roots.

Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson, Charlie's Angels11 of 17

Jaclyn Smith, Farrah Fawcett and Kate Jackson, Charlie's Angels

Feathers, layers and flicks typify the seventies look that the original Charlie's Angels pioneered.

Natalie Portman, Leon12 of 17

Natalie Portman, Leon

If we could pull off a bob like this we totally would. See also Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago.

Beyonce, Goldmember13 of 17

Beyonce, Goldmember

Big, bold and full of volume, Beyonce's afro was the standout beauty look of the film.

Gwyneth Paltrow, The Royal Tenenbaums14 of 17

Gwyneth Paltrow, The Royal Tenenbaums

A slick of black eyeliner, a side parting and girlish barettes are all that's needed to recreate Margot Tenenbaum's iconic beauty look.

Kate Winslet, Titanic15 of 17

Kate Winslet, Titanic

Who can forget the iconic moment when Rose first steps out of her car, and peers up at the Titanic? We can't, because it offered up a beautiful and flattering look of berry stained lips and English rose skin.

Ali McGraw, Love Story16 of 17

Ali McGraw, Love Story

 Ali McGraw's glossy black hair and middle parting gave us the perfect mix of all-American and 70s chic.

Demi Moore, Ghost17 of 17

Demi Moore, Ghost

One of the most beautiful crops of all time, Demi Moore's hair and makeup is so great in Ghost because she's au natural.

By Maddie Rakic-Platt

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