Every year since 1990, People magazine, one of the most influential in show business, presents a ranking of the most beautiful people in the world. It is predominantly headed by women. Although three times in the history of the list leaders became handsome George Clooney, Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. Among women, most often at the top of the ranking were American actresses.
Initially it was 50 persons. Over time, the list expanded to a hundred. Each time this rating causes a stir in international show business, and the one who heads it, gets a lot of opportunities and attention.
Looking at the covers of People magazine with “the most beautiful women in the world”, one wonders what principle the editors used to determine the first place. Not all of them are perfect in appearance (although who is perfect?), but each of them has a rich life and creative history. Their eyes and smiles radiate a true beauty that comes first and foremost from within. Below you can learn about each of the twenty most beautiful women in the world of the new millennium (i.e. since 2000).
Julia Roberts
Opening the list is actress and just a beauty Julia Roberts, who is also its record holder.
She topped the rating five times! It happened in:
1991-м;
2000-м;
2005-м;
2010-м;
2017-м.
If in 1991 Julia Roberts took her youth and genuine charm, by 2000 the actress had three hit movies under her belt: “Notting Hill,” “Runaway Bride” and “Erin Brockovich.” All of which left the others with no chance of winning. She was only 32 years old and had already topped the list twice and appeared on the cover alongside actor George Clooney and singer Faith Hill.
In 2005, when Julia Roberts topped the list of the most beautiful people in the world, she was 37, and her twins Hazel and Finney were only five months old. On the cover, the actress did not hesitate to declare her a “hot mommy”.
The 2010 cover no longer surprised anyone. And for a record fifth time in 2017, Julia Roberts said she’s at her peak now and the best is yet to come.
Catherine Zeta-Jones
In 2001, 31-year-old Kathryn Zeta-Jones, actress, wife of Michael Douglas and new mom, graced the cover of Most World’s Beautiful along with Katie Couric and Benicio Del Toro.
Her son Dylan was nine months old at the time. In the same year, Kathryn Zeta-Jones was on the cover of Traffic magazine.
Nicole Kidman
In 2002, a year after her divorce from Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, 34, won a Golden Globe Award for “Moulin Rouge,” an Oscar nomination, and became People magazine’s number one, gracing the cover with colleagues Josh Hartnett and Jennifer Aniston
Holly Berry
In 2003, the World’s Most Beautiful People list was topped by 36-year-old Halle Berry.
Actress Halle Berry.
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She is the first black actress to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Monster’s Ball. She was joined on the cover by Britney Spears and for the third time, George Clooney.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston has been ranked number one by People magazine twice, in 2004 and 2016.
Actress Jennifer Aniston.
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By 2004, the actress was 35, married to Brad Pitt and had the TV series Friends under her belt. Along with Jennifer Aniston and her husband, Beyoncé and Johnny Depp were on the cover.
Receiving the title for the second time gave the 47-year-old actress very pleasant and exciting minutes, as in her youth. In an interview with People magazine, she talked about the challenges that come with age. “It’s funny. It’s a really quick transition from carefree to a moment where all of a sudden we have to think about what we’re putting inside our bodies,” she stated.
A couple of warm words went to Justin Theroux, who was Jennifer Aniston’s husband at the time, “He makes me laugh. He’s so interesting and so thoughtful … and he’s just a good person.”
Angelina Jolie
In 2006, the ranking, which already included 100 persons, was headed by another woman of Brad Pitt – Angelina Jolie.
Actress Angelina Jolie.
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The actress was 30 and pregnant with their daughter Shiloh. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with their adopted children Zahara ??? and Maddox were named the most beautiful family in the world by the magazine.
Drew Barrymore
In 2007, 32-year-old Drew Barrymore, who had just broken up with her longtime boyfriend Fabrizio Moretti, appeared on the front cover of People.
Actress Drew Barrymore.
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The actress posed without makeup. Jessica Biel, Rihanna and Jessica Alba appeared with her a la “naturale”.
Kate Hudson
In 2008, Kate Hudson’s thoughts were occupied with one thing – her four-year-old son Ryder.
Actress Kate Hudson.
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However, this did not prevent her from becoming the most beautiful at the age of 29. Along with Kate Hudson, the cover was shared by Halle Berry and Patrick Dempsey.
Christina Applegate
Actress Christina Applegate, 37, who is cancer-free, shined on the cover of People with her “Most Beautiful” status.
Actress Christina Applegate.
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Also in 2009, Jennifer Lopez, Robert Pattinson, Cindy Crawford and other celebrities were featured on the list.
Jennifer Lopez
Despite all her achievements and brightness, Jennifer Lopez was on the list of the most beautiful from People magazine only once – in 2011.
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez.
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The cover was presented during the show American Idol, where she acted as a judge. By that time, Jennifer Lopez was 41 years old and had two children. Joining her on the cover were Mila Kunis and Ryan Reynolds.
Beyoncé Knowles
The singer was voted most beautiful in 2012 and celebrated with pomp by showing up for the cover shoot in a helicopter.
Singer Beyoncé Knowles.
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The glamor clearly didn’t end there. Beyoncé, 30, did not share her place on the cover with other beauties – it was the first time. And the whole issue was like an ode to her perfection and beauty.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow topped People magazine’s prestigious list in 2013.
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
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She not only caught the eye with her great shape, but also with her natural appeal and simplicity. The 40-year-old mother of two was on the cover alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Kerry Washington. In the interview, the actress touched on motherhood and talked about how she and her father loved to cook together. The issue turned out to be touching and family-oriented.
Lupita Nyong’o
With her inspiring style, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o was People’s Most Beautiful of 2014.
Actress Lupita Nyong’o.
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Along with her, Julia Roberts (again!), Jennifer Lawrence and Julianna Margulies posed on the cover. Lupita, 31, was also featured in a lavish glamor video where she repeatedly changed outfits like a true fashion icon, impressing with her sophistication and charm.
Sandra Bullock
“It’s ridiculous,” is how 50-year-old Sandra Bullock reacted to receiving the title.
Actress Sandra Bullock.
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“What’s beautiful is the honor of being Louis’ mother,” she added a few words about her five-year-old son. “What I find most beautiful are those who don’t try to be,” the actress stated.
Pink
People magazine had to change its title from “Most Beautiful” to “Beautiful Problem” for the sake of the 2018 ranking winner.
Singer Pink.
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She was 38-year-old Pink, opening a new era in the understanding of beauty. Along with her, her two children Willow and Jameson appeared on the cover. In the interview, the singer revealed that she teaches them to be strong and also shared that she has a lot of laughter and fun in her life, thanks to husband Cary Hartom. “We try not to take life too seriously. It’s all about our family and the time we spend together, not external things,” Pink admitted.
Jennifer Garner
People recognized 47-year-old Jennifer as the top beauty of 2019.
Actress Jennifer Garner.
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The celebrity insisted that she has always belonged to the number of attractive girls who did not consider themselves as such. In an interview, the actress thanked her family for ??? that she was raised that way. “Looks didn’t matter much in my family. I don’t think my parents ever said, ‘You’re beautiful,’ so we just didn’t think about it,” she explained.
Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson and Rani Rose
For the first time in 2020, three generations of women were featured on the cover of Most World’s Beautiful: 74-year-old Goldie Hawn, her 41-year-old daughter Kate Hudson and 18-month-old Rani Rose.
Kate Hudson, who already appeared at the top of the list in 2008, admitted that she owes a lot to her mother and would like to give the same confidence to her daughter Rani.
Chrissy Teigen
American model and TV host Chrissy Teigen, 35, has been voted the world’s most beautiful woman in 2021.
TV presenter Chrissy Teigen.
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She appeared on the cover with daughter Luna, 4, and son Miles, 2. In the interview, she touched on a number of topics, including her and her husband’s parenting philosophy. “For us, kindness is such a big thing. When you meet our kids, they’re very warm and friendly. You instill those things in them, but for the most part, let them be creative, wonderful, energetic and curious beings,” Chrissy Teigen shared.
Helen Mirren
76-year-old Oscar winner Helen Mirren was stunned to learn that she was recognized as the most beautiful, because she never thought of herself as such, especially at such an age.
Actress Helen Mirren.
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She made it clear that this is not a false play on modesty: “Don’t get me wrong – I love beauty and I love to look at beautiful things. But I don’t like the word ‘beauty’ because it’s associated with the beauty industry: cosmetics and products, skincare and all the rest of it. And that excludes the vast majority of us who are not beautiful,” the actress candidly stated.
Melissa McCarthy
Charming chubby girl with incredible eyes – Melissa McCarthy, actress, comedienne, writer, producer and even fashion designer, when she found out that she was recognized as the most beautiful in 2023, jokingly said that her dad and mom must have been the deciding votes.
Actress Melissa McCarthy
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The star of such films as “Catch a Fat Lady If You Can,” “Cops in Skirts,” “Big Boss,” “Boyhood: Part III” and others, admitted she was “incredibly flattered” by the honor.
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