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In Praise Of Women Who Are Unconventionally Beautiful

Women Who Are Unconventionally Beautiful

Designer Jean Paul Gaultier once said that "beauty is difference" and that couldn't be more true for the women we're celebrating here.

They may not be Angelina Jolie or Kerry Washington, but these women have an unconventional beauty that is unique to them, making them all the more beautiful.

So, rather than spend time singing the praises of the same old celebrities, we thought we'd give a warm shout out to the women who are stunning for their unconventional looks that set them apart from the rest of Hollywood.

Stacey McKenzie
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The Canadian model/actress is known for her unique beauty (those freckles!) and her avant garde style.
Lauren Hutton
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The model's iconic gap teeth is part of the reason of what made her so famous.
Omahyra Mota
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The actress, who hails from the Dominican Republic, is known for her edgy, androgynous looks.
Devon Aoki
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The model/actress's cherubic face and her cute freckles make her stand out from the pack.
Lindsey Wixson
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The model's gap teeth has helped propel her to fame.
Irina Pantaeva
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The Russian model and actress has been the muse of prestigious designers including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
Tilda Swinton
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Known for her wacky sense of style and her androgynous looks, the actress is never shy about pushing the boundaries on the red carpet.
Anjelica Huston
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With her broad features, cat-like eyes and luscious lips, it's no wonder that the former model has had a long career in Hollywood.
Conchita Wurst
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She burst onto the scene when she won the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 and now the singer—recognizable by her signature beard—is taking on the fashion world, one fashion show at a time.
Charlotte Gainsbourg
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Known for taking risks on the big screen and on the red carpet, the French actress isn't afraid to play up her unique features.
Jamie Bochert
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Before she became a runway staple, Jamie was just a fit model for Marc Jacobs, who saw the potential in her unusual but glamourous looks.
Shelley Duvall
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With her buck teeth and long face, Shelley Duvall certainly isn't your typical starlet but the actress's unworldly features make her stunning.
Lea T
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She made waves in the fashion world by being one of the first transgender models but also because of her unique, transfixing beauty.
Beth Ditto
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The "Gossip" singer flaunts her quirky looks with her fun sense of style and her high-octave personality.
Lily Cole
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Lily's wide-set eyes helped propel her to become one of the top models of the 2000s.
Helena Bonham Carter
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The actress is known for her quirky style, which suits her unusually beautiful looks to a tee.
Anna Paquin
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The "True Blood" star's gap teeth make her smile even more gorgeous.
Frida Kahlo
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The late Mexican artist is famous for her signature unibrow.
Rooney Mara
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With her porcelain doll looks, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" star is a refreshing sight from all the blond bombshells out there.
Stella Tennant
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The supermodel has the tough-as-nails look down pat.
Kristen McMenamy
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With her deep-set eyes, generous mouth and white-blond hair, the model is the epitome of unusual beauty.
Sofia Coppola
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The director is muse to designer Marc Jacobs (he even named a bag after her!), and it's all because of her unique features.
Grace Jones
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We mean, it's Grace Jones: the original gal who didn't give a damn about "conventional" beauty.

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