Stripped: Nicki's Best Make-Under Moments

We take a closer look at the star's real beauty in action.

The Big Picture - Nicki Minaj makes a seamless transition into film as she celebrates her big debut at the after-party for the premiere of Twentieth Century Fox's The Other Woman, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Upton and Leslie Mann, at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Real Nicki - Over the past year, Nicki Minaj has ditched the over-the-top makeup, wigs and flashy stage outfits. We can’t help but fawn over the rapper's new toned-down look, and we have a feeling you will, too. Here’s a look at Nicki’s raw, real beauty in action. By Britt Middleton (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The Other Nicki - Nicki's many personalities paid off on the big screen on April 25, when she she made her film debut starring alongside Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton in the revenge comedy The Other Woman. Nicki played an opinionated assistant to Diaz's lawyer character in the film, which grossed $196.5 million at the box office.(Photo: Apega/WENN.com)

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Curves Ahead - Barbz are no doubt anxious to see Nicki’s big screen debut in The Other Woman. Just as thrilling are the knit dress, bronzed skin and silky, smooth locks the rapper rocks at the film’s L.A. premiere. (Photo: Apega/WENN.com)

Back in Black - Gone are the popcorn-inspired dresses of yesterday. But seriously, who wouldn’t want to slip into this sexy Alexander McQueen outfit and snakeskin sandals?   (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Back in Black - Gone are the popcorn-inspired dresses of yesterday. But seriously, who wouldn’t want to slip into this sexy Alexander McQueen outfit and snakeskin sandals?  (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

Long Hair, Don’t Care - "Before my first album even came out, I said that on my third album, I would wear my natural hair,” she tells Good Morning America about her decision to rock her natural tresses in public. “I did the wigs, I did the colors, I did the heavy makeup and all that stuff. And maybe I'm more confident in myself [now].”  (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Long Hair, Don’t Care - "Before my first album even came out, I said that on my third album, I would wear my natural hair,” she tells Good Morning America about her decision to rock her natural tresses in public. “I did the wigs, I did the colors, I did the heavy makeup and all that stuff. And maybe I'm more confident in myself [now].” (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

Nicki Minaj - Mama Barbz stunned us all when she hit the red carpet at the MTV Movie Awards. The rapper looks absolutely svelte in this black figure-hugging Alexander McQueen gown, accessorized with plenty of bling, including her Cleopatra necklace, earrings and handcuffs from McQueen's collection.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Grand Entrance - The YMCMB queen’s perfectly-tailored Alexander McQueen LBD and gold cuffs at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards are certainly fit for royalty.  (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Nicki Minaj @NICKIMINAJ - Tweet: "No way! @angiemartinez"(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Pure Glamour - Let’s take a closer look at this beauty moment, shall we? Our girl has made bare skin and Cleopatra-esque eyeliner her go-to as of late. And we’re obsessed with her subtle copper highlights, which warm-up her complexion beautifully. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for MTV)

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Beach Chic - The star looks adorable in her polka-dot bikini and sunhat while beaching it in Mexico recently.  (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Beach Chic - The star looks adorable in her polka-dot bikini and sunhat while beaching it in Mexico recently. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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In This Skin - While she’s known for baring skin in her sexy selfies, she still nails it, even covered up, thanks to her stunningly smooth complexion. We’ll be needing that peachy blush, too.   (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram) 

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In This Skin - While she’s known for baring skin in her sexy selfies, she still nails it, even covered up, thanks to her stunningly smooth complexion. We’ll be needing that peachy blush, too.  (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram) 

Classic Look - Every once and a while, the MC shakes it up with her favorite platinum blonde wig. Paired with her A-line dress and strappy nude Louboutins, she’s still as polished as ever.  (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

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Classic Look - Every once and a while, the MC shakes it up with her favorite platinum blonde wig. Paired with her A-line dress and strappy nude Louboutins, she’s still as polished as ever. (Photo: Nicki Minaj via Instagram)

Runway Ready - No doubt, she's ready for her close-up in this chic black frock and curled blonde bob at Herve Leger by Max Azria's Spring 2014 runway show.  (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014)

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Runway Ready - No doubt, she's ready for her close-up in this chic black frock and curled blonde bob at Herve Leger by Max Azria's Spring 2014 runway show. (Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014)

Time to Switch Things Up - April 2013 - Ditching the pink wigs and the playful frocks, Minaj flaunted a fresh new look on the April 2013 issue of Elle magazine. Taking the world by surprise, the rapper rocked a clean face, wet hair, and a leather jacket.(Photo: Elle Magazine, April 2013)

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Unzipped - We like to think of Nicki’s April 2013 Elle cover as the look that started it all. Of her more natural appearance, the rapper told the magazine, “To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol' crazy lashes — you know, nothing — I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."  (Photo: Elle Magazine)