Double Take: When Stars Recreate Iconic Beauty Looks

They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery.

Beyoncé - Beyoncé, Rihanna and more stars use the power of makeup and wardrobe to pay homage to the world’s most iconic beauties. Do you think they pull it off? By Britt Middleton  We can do it! Bey gives her own spin on the signature look of WWII icon Rosie the Riveter. The popular cartoon heroine symbolized women who took jobs in factories, many of which made war supplies, when America’s men were fighting as soldiers. Today, she is commonly used as a symbol for feminism.  (Photos from left: Beyonce via Instagram, J. Howard Miller/Public Domain)

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Beyoncé - Beyoncé, Rihanna and more stars use the power of makeup and wardrobe to pay homage to the world’s most iconic beauties. Do you think they pull it off? By Britt Middleton We can do it! Bey gives her own spin on the signature look of WWII icon Rosie the Riveter. The popular cartoon heroine symbolized women who took jobs in factories, many of which made war supplies, when America’s men were fighting as soldiers. Today, she is commonly used as a symbol for feminism. (Photos from left: Beyonce via Instagram, J. Howard Miller/Public Domain)

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Zendaya - Late R&B star Aaliyah’s style was one in a million, but Zendaya is a close match in her head-to-toe Tommy Hilfiger uniform and pressed tresses. The actress donned this look for Halloween last year. (Photos from left: Tommaso Boddi/WireImage, Jive Records)

Iggy Azalea  - In her music video for “Fancy,” the rapper is a dead ringer for Cher Horowitz (played by Alicia Silverstone) from the ‘90s cult classic, Clueless. Would we trust anyone else to carry on Cher’s plaid and knee socks legacy? As if!  (Photos from left: Island Def Jam, Paramount Pictures)

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Iggy Azalea - In her music video for “Fancy,” the rapper is a dead ringer for Cher Horowitz (played by Alicia Silverstone) from the ‘90s cult classic, Clueless. Would we trust anyone else to carry on Cher’s plaid and knee socks legacy? As if! (Photos from left: Island Def Jam, Paramount Pictures)

Rihanna  - Rih hinted on Twitter that the inspiration behind her jaw-dropping ensemble at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards was none other than famed dancer Josephine Baker, also known for her racy costumes and flamboyant style. Posting an image of her awards look alongside a vintage photo of Baker, Rih writes on June 3, “Happy birthday to the late Josephine Baker! You have and will continue to inspire us women for decades to come!”  (Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - Rih hinted on Twitter that the inspiration behind her jaw-dropping ensemble at the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards was none other than famed dancer Josephine Baker, also known for her racy costumes and flamboyant style. Posting an image of her awards look alongside a vintage photo of Baker, Rih writes on June 3, “Happy birthday to the late Josephine Baker! You have and will continue to inspire us women for decades to come!” (Photos from left: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Rihanna  - The Bajan beauty is at it again. While we can hardly call mythical Greek monster Medusa a beauty, she’s certainly got a face no one can forget. And props to Rih for taking it on like a champ, donning a crown of slithering snakes (and not much else!) for her British GQ shoot.   (Photos from left: British GQ Magazine/December 2013, Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Rihanna - The Bajan beauty is at it again. While we can hardly call mythical Greek monster Medusa a beauty, she’s certainly got a face no one can forget. And props to Rih for taking it on like a champ, donning a crown of slithering snakes (and not much else!) for her British GQ shoot. (Photos from left: British GQ Magazine/December 2013, Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Kim Kardashian  - Bouncy ponytail and blunt bangs? Check. Black cigarette pants? Check. Kim K. looks cute and confident as beloved actress Audrey Hepburn for a recent photo shoot in Miami.  (Photos from left: VEM/SBMF/MiamiPIXX/FAMEFLYNET, Paramount Pictures)

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Kim Kardashian - Bouncy ponytail and blunt bangs? Check. Black cigarette pants? Check. Kim K. looks cute and confident as beloved actress Audrey Hepburn for a recent photo shoot in Miami. (Photos from left: VEM/SBMF/MiamiPIXX/FAMEFLYNET, Paramount Pictures)

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Beyoncé  - Queen Bey channels the ultimate blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, on the cover of Out magazine’s “Power” issue. #BlondeAmbition  (Photos from left: Out Magazine/May 2014, Baron/Getty Images)

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Beyoncé - Queen Bey channels the ultimate blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe, on the cover of Out magazine’s “Power” issue. #BlondeAmbition (Photos from left: Out Magazine/May 2014, Baron/Getty Images)

Halle Berry  - Halle gives a gripping portrayal of troubled actress Dorothy Dandridge in the late star’s 1999 biopic. From Dorothy's perfect ringlets to her famous beauty mark, Halle’s got the look down pat.   (Photos from left: HBO, Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Halle Berry - Halle gives a gripping portrayal of troubled actress Dorothy Dandridge in the late star’s 1999 biopic. From Dorothy's perfect ringlets to her famous beauty mark, Halle’s got the look down pat. (Photos from left: HBO, Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Tyra Banks  - The model underwent hours of makeup to capture the essence of trailblazing singer-model Grace Jones, Cindy Crawford and more iconic beauties for the photo series, Tyra Banks Presents: 15.  (Photos from left: Tyra Banks via Instagram, Keith Hamshere/Getty Images) 

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Tyra Banks - The model underwent hours of makeup to capture the essence of trailblazing singer-model Grace Jones, Cindy Crawford and more iconic beauties for the photo series, Tyra Banks Presents: 15. (Photos from left: Tyra Banks via Instagram, Keith Hamshere/Getty Images) 

Angela Bassett - In 1993, actress Angela Bassett stepped into the stilettos of Tina Turner to star in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It? Angela’s bleached and teased wig and unforgettable stage costumes cement this film as a classic today.  (Photos from left: Touchstone Pictures, Rob Verhorst/Redferns)

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Angela Bassett - In 1993, actress Angela Bassett stepped into the stilettos of Tina Turner to star in the biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It? Angela’s bleached and teased wig and unforgettable stage costumes cement this film as a classic today. (Photos from left: Touchstone Pictures, Rob Verhorst/Redferns)

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Keri Hilson  - For her clip “Pretty Girl Rock,” Keri puts her spin on a number of retro beauty looks. Our favorite? Her military-inspired ode to Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation.”   (Photos from left: Mosley Music/Interscope Records, A&M Records)

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Keri Hilson - For her clip “Pretty Girl Rock,” Keri puts her spin on a number of retro beauty looks. Our favorite? Her military-inspired ode to Janet Jackson’s “Rhythm Nation.”  (Photos from left: Mosley Music/Interscope Records, A&M Records)

Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story - T-Boz, Chilli and Left-Eye's surviving the music industry tales were documented in this VH1 movie. Drew Sidora, KeKe Palmer and Lil' Mama received rave reviews as the dynamic trio and the premiere brought in a history-making 4.5 million-plus viewers.(Photos from left: VH1, Ron Galella/WireImage)

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Drew Sidora, Lil Mama and Keke Palmer - We weren't too proud to beg for someone to finally release a biopic on TLC, but it was definitely worth the wait. We think Drew, Lil Mama and Keke did the best-selling girl group proud in 2013’s CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story. (Photos from left: VH1, Ron Galella/WireImage)