His conclusion is based on animal studies. Lead researcher Dr Rob Brooks said: 'Ugly individuals can sometimes do better than good-looking ones.' Or why balding, bearded author Salman Rushdie - no Adonis in anyone's book - managed to beguile the stunning model Padma Lakshmi. It might help explain, for example, why Pretty Woman actress Julia Roberts found the somewhat facially-challenged Lyle Lovett alluring enough to marry. They have found that having an 'unusual' appearance can be a good way to charm a mate. If the face you see in the mirror each morning makes you wince, take heart.Īnd while you're at it, throw away all those beautifying pills, potions and creams in the medicine cabinet and cancel your subscription to the gym.īecause being ugly may actually help you attract the opposite sex, scientists believe.