The right makeup and makeup artist, anyone can look great. Look at Oprah. Without makeup, her face is all saggy and scary looking. With makeup, she looks pretty good.
I also remember a long time ago Tyra Banks did this magazine cover with no makeup or airbrushing ( I mean like 15 years ago). She was FUGLY!! Like scary fugly. But voila! Makeup, and a little airbrushing, anyone can be hot.