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

We're positively screaming over the fact that television legend and beauty inspiration Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. Often referred to as "The Most Influential Woman in the World," Winfrey has inarguably been a style maven since her namesake daytime talk show debuted 31 years ago.

Her signature look often involves a few go-to products (she's been rocking a bold lip like it's her job since before many of us were born), but she's also keen to switch things up. Case in point is her hair: she sometimes wears her natural curls, but she has also been seen repping a TV host blowout and straight bob with equal grace. No matter her hair or makeup, Oprah is always sure to wear a smile, which completes her gloriously inspirational red carpet looks.

Read on for 40 pictures of Oprah looking like #beautygoals. We promise it will make you happier than finding the keys to a free car under your seat.

Aug. 21, 1986
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Aug. 21, 1986

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!)

May 7, 1996
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May 7, 1996

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

Oct. 3, 1997
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Oct. 3, 1997

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.

Jan. 11, 1998
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Jan. 11, 1998

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?

June 29, 2000
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June 29, 2000

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

April 17, 2001
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April 17, 2001

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

Dec. 2, 2001
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Dec. 2, 2001

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.

Sept. 22, 2002
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Sept. 22, 2002

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

Jan. 11, 2004
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Jan. 11, 2004

Oprah gave the paparazzi a taste of their own medicine by filming them while she arrived at that year's People's Choice Awards. She also gave beauty junkies a dark black cat eye and wispy bangs.

Feb. 29, 2004
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Feb. 29, 2004

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

June 2, 2004
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June 2, 2004

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

Sept. 29, 2004
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Sept. 29, 2004

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

Sept. 30, 2004
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Sept. 30, 2004

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.

April 30, 2005
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April 30, 2005

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

Dec. 1, 2005
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Dec. 1, 2005

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

May 11, 2006
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May 11, 2006

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.

April 19, 2006
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April 19, 2006

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

Nov. 13, 2006
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Nov. 13, 2006

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

May 20, 2007
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May 20, 2007

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

June 4, 2007
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June 4, 2007

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.

Dec. 11, 2007
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Dec. 11, 2007

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

Dec. 3, 2008
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Dec. 3, 2008

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).

Dec. 4, 2010
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Dec. 4, 2010

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

Dec. 11, 2010
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Dec. 11, 2010

While in Australia, Oprah departed from her normal look with a midlength blowout. Her easy blush and pop of pink lipstick were perfect vacation makeup.

Jan. 6, 2011
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Jan. 6, 2011

In case you needed more proof that Oprah has amazing skin, she was nice enough to pull back her hair at the 2011 TCAs to remind us all.

Feb. 21, 2013
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Feb. 21, 2013

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

Nov. 20, 2013
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Nov. 20, 2013

Oprah channeled Jackie Kennedy hair in this understated look.

Jan. 16, 2014
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Jan. 16, 2014

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.

Jan. 18, 2014
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Jan. 18, 2014

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

Feb. 16, 2014
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Feb. 16, 2014

Oprah brought some fabulous frizz to the BAFTAs.

Dec. 6, 2014
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Dec. 6, 2014

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

Jan. 18, 2015
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Jan. 18, 2015

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

Feb. 21, 2015
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Feb. 21, 2015

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

Feb. 22, 2015
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Feb. 22, 2015

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

April 20, 2016
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April 20, 2016

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

Aug. 29, 2016
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Aug. 29, 2016

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

April 18, 2017
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April 18, 2017

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.

Sept. 17, 2017
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Sept. 17, 2017

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

Jan. 7, 2018
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Jan. 7, 2018

While accepting her Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award at the Golden Globes, Oprah rocked a voluminous blowout.