We all have different opinions about who the loveliest woman on the planet is. For your convenience, we have gathered the top answers here. Feel free to choose for yourself after you see who the women most commonly picked for the title are! We hope you are ready to be blown away by their beauty.
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe might have passed away a long time ago, but her influence in Hollywood remains palpable. She was gone too soon at the age of 36. Here are her words of wisdom: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
Marilyn Monroe
Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood has been in the entertainment industry since she was little. She has appeared in Miracle on 34th Street, Rebel Without A Cause, and West Side Story. She died in Santa Catalina Island, although the case was not solved. Just recently, the investigation was reopened, and her ex-husband Robert Wagner has since become a person of interest.
Natalie Wood
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor is famous for her incredibly unique beauty. She has two rows of eyelashes because of a certain genetic mutation. The former child star was able to navigate Hollywood and become one of the biggest stars in all of history. She also worked on Jewish causes and AIDS awareness.
Elizabeth Taylor
Michelle Pfeiffer
Mind you, Michelle Pfeiffer is more than just a pretty face! The gorgeous actress managed to break away from pretty girl parts after she starred in Scarface. She possesses “the kind of beauty you find yourself involuntarily taking a moment to marvel at mid-conversation,” said a Daily Telegraph contributor.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Julie Gibson
How can Julie Gibson still look so good at 105 years old? This Golden Era actress is the only remaining star who collaborated with The Three Stooges. Her career was at its peak back in the ‘40s. Did you know that this industry icon was born under the name Gladys Camille Sorey?
Julie Gibson
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron was born on a South African farm and studied to be a ballet dancer. She did not have it easy with her family life and stopped training after she injured herself. She soon went into acting and made it big there. She was the recipient of an Academy Award for Best Actress in the past too!
Charlize Theron
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch starred in One Million Years B.C. which gave her pop culture icon status. She has also starred in a number of other projects like Legally Blonde. The actress was given the “Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2001.
Raquel Welch
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth performed her whole life. A dancer, she appeared in a bunch of dancing movies during the ‘30s and later went into more serious ones. Sadly, she went into a downward spiral the following years. The actress died of symptoms related to Alzheimer’s disease in 1987.
Rita Hayworth
Ursula Andress
Ursula Andress is the first Bond girl to have graced our screens. The Dr. No star had a Swiss-German accent, which is why they dubbed over her voice. Aside from her work in the big screen, she also modeled for Playboy. When she was asked why she was okay with naked photos of her, she only said, “Because I’m beautiful.”
Ursula Andress
Catherine Deneuve
French actress Catherine Deneuve made it big when she starred in Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, which involved speaking over speaking. After this, she worked with Roman Polanski and became even more famous. She also became the official spokesperson for Marianne later in life.
Catherine Deneuve
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret is a popular Swedish-American performer who was one of the biggest stars of the ‘60s and ‘70s. She got her big break with Bye Bye Birdie. She has starred in numerous other films as well as television shows. She continues to be one of the most beloved actresses to this day.
Ann-Margret
Vivien Leigh
A director once said Vivien Leigh was “consummate actress, hampered by beauty.” Her career suffered a little bit because of her incredible beauty. She starred in some of the biggest films back in the day, although she also had a great stage career. She died of tuberculosis in 1967.
Vivien Leigh
Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner had such a strong South Carolinian accent that MGM found her incomprehensible. Nonetheless, she kept working and struck gold when she appeared in The Killers. She enjoyed half a century in the industry until she died of pneumonia in 1990.
Ava Gardner
Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr is not only iconic for being the first person to depict female orgasm on film, but she also worked on “frequency hopping”. This was a technique used to solve radio signal jamming to intervene with submarine-controlled torpedo. She got it patented, and it is now used by the military as well.
Hedy Lamarr
Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate will always be mentioned when you talk about the Manson family. The natural beauty made it big in the film industry as a promising comedy and drama talent. She married Roman Polanski, her costar and director, in 1968. Her death was even made sadder by the fact that she was pregnant.
Sharon Tate
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman is best known for starring opposite Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca. Before that, she was working on Swedish and German films. The actress is “arguably the most international star in the history of entertainment.” Anatole Litvak also said that “through all her troubles she held to the conviction that she had been true to herself and it made her quite a person.” She died in 1982.
Ingrid Bergman
Sophie Marceau
Sophie Marceau made a name for herself when she was still a teenager by starring in La Boum. She started out in Europe and later joined Hollywood. She was a Bond Girl in The World Is Not Enough. She once said, “I’ve never really been beautiful. I’m photogenic…” How modest of her!
Sophie Marceau
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini is actually the daughter of Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman. Of course, she would be on the list! Aside from acting, she also modeled in the past. She was the spokesmodel for Lancome for 14 years. She is best known for starring in David Lynch’s Blue Velvet.
Isabella Rossellini
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai is definitely a strong contender for the title of “most beautiful woman in the world”. She modeled when she was in college and became Miss World in 1994. She later starred in Bollywood films. Derek Elley of Variety used to say she has a “delicately sensual presence and physical grace”.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot was a dancer before she started acting. She starred in the controversial And God Create Women. One American critic said that the actress is “undeniably a creation of superlative craftsmanship.” It is interesting that Simone de Beauvoir wrote an essay called Brigitte Bardot and The Lolita Syndrome.
Brigitte Bardot
Barbara Eden
Barbara Eden is best known for starring in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Initially, the crew wanted to cast a brunette, but she managed to charm them off their feet and got the job. Good for her!
Barbara Eden
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley became famous for her relationship with Hugh Grant. When Four Weddings and a Funeral came out, she wore an iconic Versace dress. It marked the rise of the fashion house and her career. She is best known for Bedazzled and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
Elizabeth Hurley
Anita Ekberg
Anita Ekberg worked on a number of European and American projects over the years. The actress is most popular for starring in La Dolce Vita. She had been modeling since she was a teen, however. In 1950, she joined the Miss Malmo pageant as well as the Miss Sweden competition. She joined Miss Universe as well despite her poor English.
Anita Ekberg
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall is best known for her voice and looks. Later on in life, she was given an Academy Honorary Award “in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures.” She used to model in a number of publications before she started acting. With her “cat-like grace, tawny blonde hair, and blue-green eyes”, it is no wonder.
Lauren Bacall
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger started modeling during the ‘70s, although she made it big when she went into acting later on. She is known for working on television movies and becoming a Bond Girl in Never Say Never Again. She continues to be active in Hollywood to this day.
Kim Basinger
Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith made a name for herself when she played Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels. She reprised her old role for the 2003 film Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. She also worked on television shows and miniseries in the past. Did you know she has been married four times?
Jaclyn Smith
Barbara Parkins
Barbara Parkins moved to Los Angeles when she was only 16 years old. She used to be a backup dancer and singer back then. In 1961, she made her on-screen debut in 20,000 Eyes. One of the biggest projects she worked on was Valley of the Dolls.
Barbara Parkins
Julie Ege
Julie Ege was just 15 years old when she started modeling. At 18, she got second place in the Miss Norway pageant. During the ‘60s, she was already taking on minor roles. However, she is best known for her work on the 1971 comedy, Up Pompeii.
Julie Ege
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren is easily one of the most loved stars in Italy. She started her career at the tender age of 14. She continues to act to this day, in fact. She is famous for her work in Grumpier Old Men and The Pride and the Passion. Interestingly, she never shaved her pits and was proud of it!
Sophia Loren
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin might be English, but she also made a name for herself in the French film industry. She became famous for her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. Even after their split, she was able to become a successful actress and singer. Of course, we all know that a Hermes bag was named after her.
Jane Birkin
Britt Ekland
In the ‘60s, Britt Ekland started to work on various films. She later starred in films like The Night They Raided Minsky’s and Get Carter. Did you know she was a Bond girl in The Man with the Golden Gun to? Her relationship with Peter Sellers was also well-publicized.
Britt Ekland
Loretta Young
Loretta Young has a solid and interesting career. She began to act at the age of two or three. She won an Academy Award twice in the past. The actress was once involved with Grant Withers and Spencer Tracy.
Loretta Young
Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset started acting in the ‘60s. Although she used to star in minor roles, she was able to become famous after starring in Day for Night and The Deep. Legends say she started the wet T-shirt contest appeal with her scene in the latter.
Jacqueline Bisset
Grace Kelly
It is surprising to hear that Grace Kelly was only in Hollywood for five years or so before she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco. That might sound short, but her impact is incredible. She later focused on charity works and art promotion, although she died in a car crash. She was taken too soon.
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was so lovely that she continues to be popular even now. She made it big with her debut in Roman Holiday. The talented actress took home lots of awards over the years and worked on various causes later in life. She died of abdominal cancer in 1993.
Audrey Hepburn
Kim Novak
Kim Novak was first recruited by Columbia Pictures to replace Rita Hayworth and compete with Marilyn Monroe. She became famous after starring in Vertigo, although she has acted sporadically since the ‘60s. She retired in the ‘90s and battled breast cancer in 2010. We’re glad she survived!
Kim Novak
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale won the “Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia” and kicked off her career soon after. She was not good at speaking Italian since her parents were Sicilian. Nonetheless, she enjoyed a great modeling and acting career. She is now a women’s rights activist and a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.
Claudia Cardinale
Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles is a name most people know. The singer-songwriter and actress is incredibly talented! She got her start when she was with Destiny’s Child, although she became even more famous after going solo. Her debut solo album Dangerously in Love won 5 Grammy Awards and sold 11 million copies.
Beyonce Knowles
Jean Shrimpton
Jean Shrimpton is one of the first supermodels in the world. We are not surprised she’s here! Now 76 years old, she has worked with prestigious magazines like Time, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar in the past.
Jean Shrimpton
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model who got her start when she was only 14 years old. She was discovered by Sarah Doukas of Storm Model Management at the JFK airport. She made the heroin chic fashion trend her own. She is also a businesswoman and British Vogue contributing fashion editor.
Kate Moss
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is an actress, singer, and model. She has appeared in various films in the past, although she is best known for Lost in Translation, Match Point, and The Avengers. In 2003, she took home the British Academy Film Award for Lost in Translation.
Scarlett Johansson
Megan Fox
Megan Fox started acting in 2001. She appeared in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Hope & Faith, although she is best known for appearing in Transformers opposite Shia LaBeouf. She is so beautiful!
Megan Fox
Kate Upton
Kate Upton became “Rookie of the Year” after she was featured in the 2011 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. She eventually became the cover girl for the magazine in 2012 and 2013. She was also on the cover of the 100th anniversary edition of Vanity Fair.
Kate Upton
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is someone many African-Americans look up to because of how far she has made it in Hollywood. The Academy Award-winning actress is famous for her works in projects like Gothika, X-Men, Swordfish, and Die Another Day.
Halle Berry
Adriana Lima
It makes sense that this Brazilian supermodel would be here! She has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel since the year 2000. Adriana Lima used to be Maybelline spokesperson as well. She currently has a net worth of about $85 million.
Adriana Lima
Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana started acting with a theater group. In 1999, she made her onscreen debut in Law & Order and made it big in Center Stage. However, she is best known for appearing in the hit films Avatar and Avengers: Endgame.
Zoe Saldana
Gal Gadot
Did you know that Gal Gadot used to be an Israeli Defense Forces combat instructor! Cool. She was also the Miss Israel winner in 2004. However, we all got to know her when she took on the role of Wonder Woman in 2017.
Gal Gadot
Lynda Carter
Let us not forget about the OG Wonder Woman! Lynda Carter held the role from 1975 to 1979. She won the Miss World United States competition in 1972. Now 67, she is an outspoken LGBT rights activist, and we love her for that!
Lynda Carter
Nicole Scherzinger
The talented Nicole Scherzinger is an actress, dancer, and TV personality. She started out with Days of the New and then joined Eden’s Crush and The Pussycat Dolls.
Nicole Scherzinger
Cindy Crawford
It is impossible not to know who Cindy Crawford is! The beautiful model used to work with Storm Model Agency. Her brother Jeff passed away from leukemia when she was only 10 years old, which explains her focus on leukemia charity groups.
Cindy Crawford
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields had been a child model when she starred in the controversial Pretty Baby. At the age of 12, she played a child prostitute in New Orleans. She used to be married to Andre Agassi but is now happily married to Chris Henchy.
Brooke Shields
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue made it big in The Karate Kid. She has also starred in a number of other films in the past like Back to the Future and Cocktail. As proof of her talent, she has received nominations for a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Academy Award.
Elisabeth Shue
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson is a famous Playboy model and actress. She used to star in Baywatch, which was a hit ’90s show. She has never married, but she and Tommy Lee have two kids together. She is a big animal rights activist and PETA member.
Pamela Anderson
Catherine Bell
Catherine Bell played Mac in the hit TV show JAG. The actress later joined the cast of one more military-themed show, Army Wives. If you are interested, you can watch more of her in The Good Witch.
Catherine Bell
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John is an English-Australian actress, activist, entrepreneur, singer, and songwriter. This talented woman took home four Grammys, two Billboard 200 album #1s, and five Billboard Hot 100s. She is definitely a talented person, no doubt about that.
Olivia Newton John
Rihanna
Rihanna is easily one of the most talented singers of our time. She has managed to go into various music styles and dabbled into different industries as well. She is the seventh best-selling music artist in the world!
Rihanna
Caroline Munro
The English actress Caroline Munro has appeared in a number of films, primarily in the genres of action, science-fiction, and horror. You probably saw her in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Starcrash, and The Spy Who Loved Me.
Caroline Munro
Lisa Bonet
Lisa Bonet is most popular for playing Denise Huxtable in The Cosby Show and A Different World. She last starred in Ray Donovan. Did you know she is married to the actor Jason Momoa? They have been together since 2005.
Lisa Bonet
Loretta Swit
We doubt you have forgotten about Loretta Swit or Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan from M.A.S.H.M/em>. After the show, she only acted a little. She currently has a jewelry line and works on fundraisers for animal rights.
Loretta Swit
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Jeanne Tripplehorn made her debut with Basic Instinct, although she has since come a long way. She starred in Waterworld, for one thing. She also continues to star in Criminal Minds.
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner became very famous when she started playing Jaime Sommers in The Bionic Woman. Did you know she got an Emmy for this role? She has also played Alex’s mom in the hit show Grey’s Anatomy.
Lindsay Wagner
Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach is most popular for playing Daisy Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard. She certainly caught the attention of the world since she was the one to popularize the “daisy duke look”. You can watch more of her in The Young and the Restless.
Catherine Bach
Phoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates is probably best known for her work in ‘80s film like Gremlins and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. She retired from acting in 2001, though she did appear in The Anniversary Party in 2001.
Phoebe Cates
Ali Macgraw
Ali MacGraw became famous when she starred in Love Story, the quintessential film from 1970. It is easily one of the best romance films ever made. She was also included in the People list of 50 Most Beautiful People.
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
Kelly LeBrock
When she was only 16 years old, Kelly LeBrock became a model. She has appeared on many fashion spreads and magazine cover since then. She was typically cast in the role of the “perfect” woman.
Kelly LeBrock
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis is most popular for her work during the ‘80s. She is most recognizable from her work on Witness, Top Gun, and The Accused. The actress currently stars in Mother of All Secrets. She is so beautiful!
Kelly McGillis
Lisa Whelchel
In our opinion, Lisa Whelchel still looks as beautiful as ever! She started out in The Facts of Life and The Mickey Mouse Club. She has since become a motivational speaker as well. How cool is that?
Lisa Whelchel
Claudia Wells
In the ‘80s, Claudia Wells became famous when she played Jennifer in Back to the Future. However, she had to drop out of the next two films in the series after her mom got diagnosed with cancer.
Claudia Wells
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts got her start in 1987. Three years after that, she charmed every single one of us when she appeared in Pretty Woman. She has three Golden Globes and four Oscars to her name now!
Academy Awards (she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Erin Brockovich).
Julia Roberts
Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal is someone who is heavily involved in charity organizations. She is best known for appearing in the hit soap opera show Dallas. She is now an entrepreneur as well. She is simply gorgeous!
Victoria Principal
Nicole Eggert
When Nicole Eggert was eight years old, she bagged a role in the 1980 movie called Rich and Famous. She has since become known for her performances in Baywatch and Charles in Charge, although she has worked on Lifetime Christmas movies too.
Nicole Eggert
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue is simply known as Kylie. She is an Australian songwriter, dancer, actress, singer, and philanthropist who became big when she starred in Neighbours. She is often dubbed the “Princess of Pop” or the “Goddess of Pop”.
Kylie Minogue
Lola Falana
Lola Falana is such a talented actress, dancer, and singer. This lovely woman has enjoyed a great career, although things got bad because of her struggle with multiple sclerosis. During such a tough time in her life, she turned to religion and faith. She is currently busy delivering messages of spirituality and hope.
Lola Falana
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith kicked off her career in 1969, even though it only took off in 1984 when she starred in Body Double. She has since starred in a number of projects like the 2017 Dabka.
Melanie Griffith
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano is many, many things. She is an activist, singer, actress, and producer. Shall we say goddess as well? This talented woman appeared in a bunch of projects like My Name Is Earl, Melrose Place, and Charmed.
Alyssa Milano
Demi Moore
We honestly do not think there is anything about Demi Moore that most people do not already know. She has been slaying it in the entertainment industry since 1981. She doesn’t seem to be slowing down!
Demi Moore
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson is most recognizable for playing Lorraine Baines in Back to the Future. She was also in Caroline in the City. Acting aside, she has also worked as a TV producer and TV director. She brought Kathryn Kennish to life in Switched at Birth.
Lea Thompson
Diane Lane
Diane Lane began to act in 1971. She is best known for her work in projects like Under the Tuscan Sun, The Outsiders, A Perfect Storm, and Unfaithful. She also played Martha Kent in a number of films. She is still going strong, unbelievably!
Diane Lane
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen got her start as a model. In 1989, she was even named Cover Girl magazine’s “Model of the Year”. She also starred in Saved by the Bell in the past. Isn’t she lovely?
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Elizabeth Berkley
Speaking of Saved By The Bell, we cannot possibly not talk about the woman who brought Jessie Spano to life! Elizabeth Berkley continues to act to this day, which is good because we love her.
Elizabeth Berkley
Lori Singer
Lori Singer is most popular for starring in Footloose and Fame. Before she began acting, she was actually a cellist! We are glad to hear she still plays. She has also worked as an executive producer before.
Lori Singer
Bo Derek
Bo Derek got her big break when she starred in 10. They launched a poster of her in a swimsuit, which is how she became a sex symbol in the ‘80s. She still acts every now and then.
Bo Derek
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate is the woman who played Kelly Bundy on Married… with Children from 1987 to 1997. She had a great acting career and even won an Emmy along the way! She deserves it all.
Christina Applegate
Barbara Hershey
In 1965, Barbara Hershey began to act when she was only 17 years old. However, she only became famous in the ‘80s. She starred in The Last Temptation of Christ and The X-Files, among other things.
Barbara Hershey
Sigourney Weaver
Did you know that Sigourney Weaver was born Susan Alexandra Weaver? Cool! She got her start when she had a small part in Annie Hall, although it was her role as Ellen Ripley in Alien that made her a big star.
Sigourney Weaver
Barbi Benton
At the tender age of 16 years old, Barbi Bentan became a model. It is interesting to hear that she worked for Playboy when she was 18. She is best known for her albums and Hee Haw.
Barbi Benton
Erika Eleniak
Playboy Playmate Erika Eleniak will never be forgotten for iconic work as Shauni McClain in Baywatch back in the ‘90s. The talented and beautiful actress and model last worked on the hit TV show, Desperate Housewives.
Erika Eleniak
Winona Ryder
We can barely think of celebrities bigger than Winona Ryder back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. She definitely made her mark in those days. Among other projects, she worked on Beetlejuice, The Age of Innocence, Little Women, and Heathers. You can watch her in Stranger Things as well!
Winona Ryder
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner became famous thanks to her acting chops and raspy voice. People got to know her when she appeared in Body Heat, which earned her two Golden Globes. She is now busy in theater and voice acting.
Kathleen Turner
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Sommers is probably best remembered for playing Chrissy Snow in Three’s Company and Carol Foster Lambert in Step By Step. Did you know that she also released a number of self-help books in the past?
Suzanne Somers