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The French term jolie laide translates to "pretty ugly," and refers to the striking beauty found in what would conventionally be deemed unattractive.

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John Ashcroft on May 13, 2008 she's beautiful .. but i think angelina jolie is fit for the role. anyway, she's ok. i'm excited about the film. allan on May 21, 2008

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The often-battered faces of experienced rugby players, Ms. Clifton says, have the charm of what fashion watchers refer to as jolie laide, or "beautiful ugliness."

Rugby's Rugged Appeal 2007

French use the expression jolie laide to describe something that is attractive and repulsive at the same animal rights laws.

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But the word jolie-laide popped into my mind, "pretty-ugly," that wonderful French term I understand as meaning unconventional beauty (and French readers - please feel free to expand on the jolie-laide concept).

Perfume Posse 2008

Sometimes (as in the case with Diana Vreeland, above, you can go so far past pretty that you end up in stylish, or even striking (or the fashion-y term jolie laide before you know it.

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Sometimes (as in the case with Diana Vreeland, above, you can go so far past pretty that you end up in stylish, or even striking (or the fashion-y term jolie laide before you know it.

You Don't Have to Be Pretty - A Dress A Day 2006

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She's mostly famous for 'being famous', and not for compiling a filmography full of work that she could be proud of. she could pack those theaters years ago, but now nobody expects the 'jolie' name to be synonymous with a quality script/film.

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But up until then, this is a pretty effective story about a deeply flawed woman (Amy Adams, who, frankly, will never be a great actress but will always be adored by critics because she has the kind of jolie laide looks that caused them to bestow endless honors on Meryl Streep), her even more messed-up sister (Emily Blunt), their scheming father (Alan Arkin, who now has a niche) and etc.

Tucson Weekly 2009

Undoubtedly this has something to do with the fact that a true taste for the piquant seduction of a jolie laide depends on a sophisticated erotic palate that is comfortable with husky, androgynous undertones.

The Unfairest of Them All (Published 2005) Daphne Merkin 2005

While not traditionally beautiful according to the Hollywood standards of yore, the American actress Brittany Murphy had "jolie laide" looks – big, brown eyes, a slightly disdainful mouth, a pointed chin, just-out-of-bed hair – which she used to great effect as she combined parts in ditzy comedies like Clueless and Just Married to meatier roles in the dark thrillers Girl, Interrupted and Don't Say A Word.

Brittany Murphy: Actress whose versatility matched her 'jolie laide' The Independent 2009

Such was the case recently when I was reminded of a French term I learned and thought I understood long ago: jolie laide. It technically translates to the clunky “pretty-ugly” but, in fact, is more about the elegance and maturity it takes to find beauty in the unique.

‘Jolie Laide’ and the Very French Art of Appreciating Imperfection 2025

While not traditionally beautiful according to the Hollywood standards of yore, the American actress Brittany Murphy had "jolie laide" looks – big, brown eyes, a slightly disdainful mouth, a pointed chin, just-out-of-bed hair – which she used to great effect as she combined parts in ditzy comedies like Clueless and Just Married to meatier roles in the dark thrillers Girl, Interrupted and Don't Say A Word.

Brittany Murphy: Actress whose versatility matched her 'jolie laide' The Independent 2009

Such was the case recently when I was reminded of a French term I learned and thought I understood long ago: jolie laide. It technically translates to the clunky “pretty-ugly” but, in fact, is more about the elegance and maturity it takes to find beauty in the unique.

‘Jolie Laide’ and the Very French Art of Appreciating Imperfection 2025

Undoubtedly this has something to do with the fact that a true taste for the piquant seduction of a jolie laide depends on a sophisticated erotic palate that is comfortable with husky, androgynous undertones.

The Unfairest of Them All (Published 2005) Daphne Merkin 2005