
We barely recognized Nicki Minaj this past week, when she hit the red carpet for two separate events looking like her toned-down identical twin. We love Nicki's new natural look and hope it sticks around, but her beauty overhaul also got us to thinking—how many other celebrities have given themselves a pared-down makeover over the years? The answer is more than you'd think.
Nicki Minaj
What with her insane wig collection and love for theatrics, this was actually one of Nicki's more laidback looks.

Nicki Minaj
We barely even recognized the rapper when she showed off this, well, natural look.

Nicole Richie
She was once the star of "The Simple Life" as Paris Hilton's main lackey.

Nicole Richie
Over a decade later, the designer and mom of two is now one classy lady, with no blue eyeshadow or obvious extensions to be seen.

Megan Fox
When Megan first hit the scene, she was overly tanned and usually sported a distracting smoky eye.

Megan Fox
Now we're much more likely to see her all cleaned up, with more natural makeup and a skin tone that exists in nature.

Pamela Anderson
The Playboy cover girl and "Baywatch" actress was known for her blonde bombshell look and big... hair.

Pamela Anderson
More recently, she's taken on a more relaxed persona as an activist with a close-cropped pixie.

Gwen Stefani
As the frontwoman of No Doubt, Gwen wore skunky streaks, overly plucked brows, and way too much pale foundation.

Gwen Stefani
Gwen still holds on to her signature red lip and platinum hair, but her look is more refined than ever (and her brows much fuller).

Christina Aguilera
Christina has sported a ton of looks over the years, many of them featuring heavy-handed bronzer.

Christina Aguilera
The songstress looks much better with an old Hollywood vibe that embraces her natural skin tone.

Snooki
Snooki's "Jersey Shore" look was, well, not her best.

Snooki
Just a few years later, she's really learned what works for her—and how to do her eyebrows properly.

Drew Barrymore
Drew used to be a fan of dramatic looks like these.

Drew Barrymore
Now, she sticks to a more natural, pared-down beauty routine, even for events.

Kim Kardashian
The Kim we know of today was once Kimberley Kardashian, celebrity stylist.

Kim Kardashian
Her look isn't usually what we'd think of as "toned down," but it's definitely a more flattering, more grown-up look than the one that made her famous.

Kelly Osbourne
We loved Kelly as a defiant, pink-haired teen on her family's reality show.

Kelly Osbourne
Now that she's a full-fledged fashion girl, she knows how to keep her look minimal to let her lavender hair color shine.