40 Times Oprah Winfrey Proved She Is a Gosh Darn Beauty Icon

A bright-eyed Oprah positively radiated in a press shot for the first season of her now-iconic talk show. Her classic black eyeliner and sophisticated bob were both professional and edgy. (Be sure to zoom in on her nails — that elongated rounded tip is so '80s fabulous!)

At a Chicago Bulls game 10 years later, Oprah rocked a mauve lip and slightly highlighted, bowl-cut-inspired chop.

At the premiere of Before Women Had Wings, Oprah wore her hair in an edgy, supershort, '60s-esque cut. Her bronze eye shadow and filled brows could totally work the red carpet today.

At the People's Choice Awards, Oprah wore supertight curls that fell to a midlength lob. Also, can we talk about her blindingly white teeth?

Those pink flowers could not compete with Oprah's beautiful middle part, bold red lip, and slight cheek shimmer.

At the first anniversary party for her own O Magazine, the queen of TV rocked a short, voluminous bob and subtle peach lip.

She matched her red lips to her satin shawl like a true monochrome goddess. We also want to bathe in whatever skin serum she's using.

At the 54th annual Emmy Awards, Oprah was the epitome of early-aughts glam. She rocked a modified, cropped "Rachel" and taupe lip.

Oprah went for another monochrome makeup look, this time matching her seafoam eye shadow to her blue-green dress.

A middle part showed off her flawless face, which was adorned with burgundy blush to match her slightly vampy lip.

Oprah's straight curtain bangs contrasted with her curly hair.

For an appearance at the UN, Oprah opted for a subtly edgy, yet still totally sophisticated, look. Her purple-tinted lipstick and loose curls demanded attention.

At that year's Academy Awards, Oprah's peach lip and beach waves gave off major Summer vibes.

Oprah promoted her Live Your Best Life Tour with this flattering plum eye and lip look.

Her curls and signature red lip were on full display at the Broadway premiere of The Color Purple.

Oprah channeled a fellow TV host icon, Martha Stewart, in her crisp white shirt and polished blowout. This statement lip look, however, was all Oprah.

Oprah's bombshell blowout and muted red lip were totally casual-chic.

Oprah pulled back her hair in an avant-garde updo that was unexpectedly gorgeous.

Oprah took a break from her usual red to wear a fuchsia lip and (no surprise here) totally nailed it.

At that year's CFDA Awards, Oprah gave good face, hair, makeup — pretty much good everything. Her romantic ringlets were absolutely breathtaking and the perfect complement to her soft pink lips.

At the premiere of The Great Debaters, Oprah beamed, wearing her usual red lipstick and blush.

Oprah's bouncy curls were absolutely breathtaking, and again, she matched her lips to her outfit. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).

At the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors Gala Dinner, Oprah flashed a winning smile in flamingo-pink lipstick.

Oprah's natural hair took center stage at the Essence Awards.

At the premiere of Lee Daniels's The Butler, Oprah rocked big '70s curls.

Oprah channeled Jackie Kennedy hair in this understated look.

At the Critics' Choice Awards, Oprah wore shades that covered her eye makeup, but that's OK, because we are drooling over her big curls.

At the SAG Awards, Oprah radiated with a nude lip and subtle highlight.

Oprah went back to her red-lipstick roots but continued to let her natural hair do its thing.

Oprah wore glasses and a neutral lip at a ceremony in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

With her big hair and neutral lip, Oprah was brunch makeup goals at the Indie Spirit Awards.

Oprah wore a mauve lip and red blush to a pre-Oscars party.

At that year's Academy Awards, Oprah had Oscar-worthy hair and makeup.

In a rare turn of beauty events, Oprah wore her hair in a slicked-back pony.

The pony returns! We are into Oprah's new, modern look.

Another first! Earlier this year, Oprah wore a half-updo like she'd been doing it her whole life. She also brought back obvious lip liner. If anyone can make that '90s trend return, it would be beauty icon Oprah.

At the 2017 Emmy Awards, Oprah received a standing ovation just for walking onstage. Her sleek updo and nude lip look? Also applause-worthy.