I’m not sure which is more of note: Snooki being featured in V magazine’s “Americana” issue, or her showing up in it with subtle makeup. Could this be a sign of a more demure, motherhood-ready Snooki? Read more about her interview and check out some additional shots by clicking here.

These photos reflect a somber side of the reality star not often picked up by TV cameras, but noted by the article’s author:

When a videographer on set lifts his camera in her direction, the quickness with which the features of her face ignite is borderline frightening. When the lens turns away, they extinguish just as rapidly.

Reading more, it sounds like Snooki’s life on the Shore isn’t as fun and glamorous as it seems. She is described as, “aloof, bored, petulant, and rarely smiles,” the reason for which may be because she compares Jersey Shore to living in jail. “And people wonder why all we do is drink!” She exclaims. “It’s because there’s nothing else to do!” While the world is used to a more bubbly, made-up Snooki, this article certainly reveals an intriguing (And perhaps refreshing?) side of the star. [via Jezebel]

What do you think of Snooki’s makeunder? What about her interview?