Alexandra From 1923: A Yellowstone Origin Story Is Gorgeous In Real Life

On the hit Paramount series "1923," Julia Schlaepfer played Alexandra Dutton, a fearless British aristocrat caught up in an unlikely love affair with rough-and-tough American Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar). While she's a pared-back beauty on the prequel series, with all the biggest "Yellowstone" stars being stunning without makeup, Schlaepfer is also gorgeous in real life. A quick scroll of the Washington native's Instagram shows off her eye-catching makeup looks and artsy fashion 'fits, with the actor posting casual snapshots from her Montana ranch alongside polished Fashion Week and red carpet looks.

"We are so dirty at the end of every filming day, but it is the greatest feeling in the world," she told People for the outlet's 2023 Beautiful People issue. "I'm used to being very dirty and soaking wet and riding horses, so it's so much fun to get all glammed up and dressed up. To put on these beautiful clothes and feel confident and feel sexy is such a nice switch up and something I don't do every day." In this way, fans of "Yellowstone" might be surprised with how much Schlaepfer's high-fashion looks can contrast the subtle, on-screen beauty of her "1923" character, but the star is undeniably gorgeous either way.

A great example of Julia Schlaepfer's red carpet glamor comes from the 2024 Golden Globes Awards, with the star's bold beauty look and luxurious gown juxtaposing the simple beauty of her "1923" character Alexandra Dutton. "The Politician" actor wore a Danielle Frankel gown to the star-studded event, with the silk piece featuring a draped halter neck and an asymmetrical row of buttons under one arm. She accessorized with dangly, circular earrings, an assortment of silver rings, and a pair of ankle-strap, sandal heels. 

As for her beauty, Schlaepfer wore her hair in a middle-parted updo and opted for a berry-colored makeup look. Celebrity makeup artist Kathy Jeung shared snapshots on Instagram and pointed out the products she used to achieve the bold look. The MUA utilized lipstick layering, a makeup technique that creates unique colors, by combining a matte Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in the shade Pillow Talk and a matte Tom Ford liquid lipstick in MindBlown. Jeung balanced Schlaepfer's purple-toned lip color with a sparkly eyeshadow look in shades of berry. The entire ensemble channels glamorous elegance, reminding fans that, though her real-life beauty looks can lean more colorful and bold than her "1923" counterpart, Schlaepfer is beautiful either way.