While "Most Beautiful" is subjective, Beyoncé was widely named People magazine's "World's Most Beautiful Woman" for 2012, celebrating her new motherhood and iconic status. Other titles for 2012 included Isabella Ayuk as the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN).
Here's how she says motherhood has made her more beautiful than ever. The results are in. And it looks like People Magazine's highly-anticipated World's Most Beautiful Woman 2012 has been announced. And (surprise, surprise) it's none other than 16-time Grammy-award winner, Beyoncé Knowles.
JENNIFER LOPEZ. "Rarely am I left speechless, but I feel honored," says Lopez of topping PEOPLE's Most Beautiful list of 2011. But at 41, the singer-actress has earned her status as a beauty icon, something she says that family – husband Marc Anthony and twins Emme and Max, 3 – has taught her.
Gwyneth Paltrow has been named the world's most beautiful woman for 2013 in People's annual list of, well, beautiful famous ladies.
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Jennifer Aniston may be one of the most gorgeous stars in Hollywood, but she was still humbled and “very, very flattered” when she first heard the news that she was being named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World. “I thought, 'Oh my God,' ” she tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story.
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Nineteen-year-old Israeli model Yael Shelbia has been awarded the top spot on the annual TC Candler “100 Most Beautiful Faces of the Year” list. As well as topping the rest of the world's female population, Shelbia also beat out fellow Israeli Gal Gadot, who was named 21st on the list.
There's no single "world no. 1 cute girl" as beauty is subjective, but lists often feature popular figures like Zendaya, Bella Hadid, Ana de Armas, Jodie Comer, and Margot Robbie, based on personal preference, media influence, or even scientific metrics like the Golden Ratio (where Bella Hadid and Jodie Comer have scored highly). Rankings vary, with some sources highlighting influencers like Hailey Bieber or models like Kate Upton.
Rather, 2015's honor goes to actress Sandra Bullock, 50. Bullock says her reaction to the honor was, "That's ridiculous." But her thoughts on what makes a person beautiful show just what a fine choice she is.
There's no single definitive "Top 50 Actresses" list, as rankings vary by criteria (fame, critical acclaim, awards), but consistently honored legends include Meryl Streep, Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Elizabeth Taylor, Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Greta Garbo, alongside modern stars like Julia Roberts, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, and Charlize Theron, often appearing across IMDb lists, YouGov fame surveys, AFI rankings, and Reddit discussions.
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Ana de Armas has been crowned the most beautiful female star of 2025 following a global fan-driven vote, underscoring her widespread appeal across audiences worldwide. Celebrated for her screen presence, elegance, and authenticity, the actor continues to resonate beyond appearances alone.
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FHM top 10 Sexiest Women in the world 2006. Keira Knightley has been voted the sexiest woman in the world. The 21-year-old beauty - who shot to fame in British film 'Bend it Like Beckham' - topped the annual poll, conducted by Britain's FHM magazine.
Jennifer Aniston has won the People magazine award for the Worlds's most beautiful woman 2016, for the second time. The Friends star Jennifer Aniston appeared smiling on People magazine's annual coveted cover, which was officially revealed last Wednesday.
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Jennifer Garner Named 'People's' Most Beautiful Person 2019. We love Jennifer Garner! From 13 Going on 30 to Peppermint, Jennifer Garner has been a brilliant actress, activist and mom of three. We are so excited and happy for her that she is on the cover of People Magazine's Beautiful Issue this year!
People magazine is naming Jennifer Lopez the World's Most Beautiful Woman. The singer, actress and "American Idol" judge tops the magazine's annual list of "the World's Most Beautiful" in a special double issue.