Ariel Winter is one of those stars that basically has grown up on-screen before our very eyes. We first got to know her as Alex on Modern Family when it started all the way back in 2009, and we've seen both her character, career, and beauty look evolve to her current point. Scroll down to see the star's entire beauty transformation, from her earliest days in the business to right now.
2008
The actress wore two tiny braids on either side of her part for one of her earliest red carpet appearances.
2009
At the Variety Power Of Youth awards, Winter wore her brunette layers in waves, and finished the look with a swipe of clear lip gloss.
2010
At one of her first Golden Globe parties, the star wore her hair in an elegant half-updo, with soft, coordinating pink tones on the face.
2010
Major Disney princess in-the-making vibes at the SAG Awards, where Winter's loose curls and neutral makeup were the perfect complement to her shiny gown.
2010
Winter complemented her warm highlights with a swipe of hot pink lipstick and soft, feathery lashes.
2010
Back to solid brunette! The soft nude lip and peach blush paired well with the deeper hair color.
2010
Not afraid to show off her new braces, the starlet was all smiles, and accessorized with a grey hat.
2011
Winter wore her strands straight and parted to the center, while a coral gloss added a pop of color.
2011
The star went full glam for the 2011 SAG Awards, with her old Hollywood waves parted off-center and tossed over her shoulder.
2011
Winter had her Woodstock moment at The Block Party on Wisteria Lane event, where she topped off her hippie chic waves with a bedazzled headband.
2011
For the premiere of the film Prom, Winter wore her curls in a thematic style, topping off the look with green eyeshadow.
2011
A sleek pony kept the focus on Winter's pastel gown and smoky neutral eye.
2012
Those structured S-waves she wore to the 2012 Globes would do even Marilyn Monroe proud.
2012
A sheer wash of pink gave her complexion a believeable flush, as her loose curls were accented with a hairline braid.
2012
Winter wore her new auburn strands in a fairytale-esque braided updo, and the soft, shimmery color palette of her makeup followed suit.
2012
For our 2012 Summer Soiree, Winter opted for a low ponytail and statement pink lip.
2013
Winter's turquoise headband and petal pink lip mirrored the playful vibe of her floral number at the Globes.
2013
With the flamingo-toned lip quickly becoming her signature, Winter wore her caramel highlights in buoyant waves.
2013
Winter's amber highlights gave her complexion a touch of warmth, as did the earthy tones of her makeup.
2013
The star's low chignon showed off the dramatic neckline of her Emmys gown, as soft wisps fell out to frame her face.
2014
The sleek texture and graphic center part of Winter's lengthy brunette strands mirrored the crisp lines of her dress.
2014
One way to make blue eyeshadow cool? Go for tones that err toward the steely silver end of the color wheel.
2014
Auburn is a favorite color-change of Winter's, and for her 2014 update, her waves were twisted into an undone braid, with soft metallic and coral tones balancing her makeup.
2014
We love how the pearl tones on Winter's eyes combined with the soft rose blush and lip combo made her even glowier.
2015
In 2015, the star dabbled in creative color with a handful of pale blue highlights.
2016
Modern pin-up vibes at the 2016 SAG Awards, where Winter's matte lip and cat-eye were paired with long, cascading waves.
2016
Between the arched brows, sultry shadow, and perfect brown lipstick, we're getting a serious Cindy Crawford feeling from Winter's look at the Young Hollywood event.
2016
Third time's the charm for that Little Mermaid red, which she balanced with tawny shadow and a matte pout.
2016
Perhaps as a nod to Brigitte Bardot, the star's voluminous half-updo was paired with spiked lashes and a nude lip.
2016
Winter's minimal makeup balanced the effect of her uber-long curls.
2016
A smooth, center-parted bun kept her diamond-studded neckline on display at the Emmy Awards.
2016
With her shiny, Rapunzel-esque strands in a precise center part, Winter finished her look with a soft-focus shadow and pinky-nude lips.
2016
In late 2016, Winter chopped her long strands into a lob, and paired her new look with warm copper eyeshadow.
2016
Is it just us, or is the combination of Winter's cat-eye, bangs, and high updo slightly reminiscent of Adele?
2017
2017 kicked off on a particularly glamorous note for the actress, where her coral lip and undone waves were a winning look at the Globes.
2017
Long Bambi lashes were complemented by bubblegum pink hues on the cheeks and lips.
2017
True to the Coachella spirit of neon hair hues, the star wore a hot pink wig and technicolor beauty marks to the festival.
2017
The star balanced the dramatic effect of her lush lashes with smooth hair and a neutral lip.