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Exclusive First Look at Nicki Minaj’s Dramatic Makeunder for ‘Elle’

03/14/2013 at 09:00 AM ET

Nicki Minaj Elle makeunderCourtesy ELLE

You may think you’ve seen Nicki Minaj in every possible look under the sun — but we bet you’ve never seen her like this before.

In the April issue of Elle, the American Idol judge gets a major makeunder, appearing in little more than winged eyeliner and a nude pout.

“To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes — you know, nothing — I felt naked,” Minaj says of the shoot. “It was scary!”

Though she’s been spotted out in more subdued looks lately, she still found it tough to give up one thing in particular. “I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard” to go without, she tells Elle.

Click to see another dramatic shot from Minaj’s Elle cover story, and read more about her experiences with bullying, her plans for world domination and her tips for women on how to “treat yourself like a boss” at Elle‘s website and in the April issue, on stands March 26.

Nicki Minaj Elle makeunderCourtesy ELLE

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Mike on March 14th, 2013

Less make-up is better. Now if she will zip-up her jacket. We do NOT want to see her breasts. Then zip-up her mouth. She has the most annoying, whiney voice I have ever heard.

Will Goodin on March 14th, 2013

She looked like a monkey before….and she still looks like a monkey afterwards. It isn’t whats on the outside that I can not stand…..it’s whats on the inside (or for lack of)

Larry carr on March 14th, 2013

she looks so much better without the clown makeup

June Fox on March 14th, 2013

I think she is the ugliest human I have ever seen, I can’t bear to watch her!!

Laura on March 14th, 2013

She may like her pink lipstick, but hardly anyone else does. She definately looked clownish but looks great here. I hope this new look will be a change.

sasha on March 14th, 2013

lol! she IS wearing aTON of make up just in more natural colors, people are so silly!

Pw on March 14th, 2013

Hey Nicki less is more, you look much better without all that goop on your face.

lisa lamon on March 14th, 2013

Sooooo much better! Infact beautifl! More natural. Please… no more clown look!

Kristi on March 14th, 2013

I think she looks pretty without all those loud colors. But her colorful makeup/hair/clothes are a reflection of her individuality. I ain’t made at her. :). But she does look more “presentable” in our “unaccepting” and judging society. Wtg Nikki! Looks nice.

Me on March 14th, 2013

Her body is amazing, but she has a butta face….

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