Timeless Beauty: The Breathtaking Actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age

Vivien Leigh

Not many actresses can claim that their biggest flaw is being too beautiful, but that’s exactly what happened to Vivien Leigh. The young and talented star was often overlooked when it came to her acting abilities, simply because people saw her first and foremost for her looks.

Her most famous film appearances to date were in 'Gone with the Wind' and 'A Streetcar Named Desire', which are some of the most iconic and legendary films from the 20th century. Unfortunately, the actress and performer died from tuberculosis in 1967, but her Hollywood legacy lives on even today.

Sharon Tate

Fans of Sharon Tate will forever remember her story as a tragic one. The talented and beautiful actress led a very troubled life, which included marrying famous director and fugitive sex-offender, Roman Polanski. In 1969, Tate was murdered in cold blood by members of the Manson Family.

What makes her death even more tragic is that the actress was due to give birth at the time, and was nearly nine months pregnant. She is still talked about in entertainment circles today, and is remembered for her astonishing beauty, supreme acting skills and horrendous fate.

Lauren Bacall

While many women have dazzling looks, not many also have a seductive voice to match. Lauren Bacall shared both of these traits, and was named the 20th greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema. In 1996, she received an Academy Award for her performance in 'The Mirror Has Two Faces'.

The actress was a staunch liberal Democrat, and devoted much of her public status to promote various political causes. She was also a model and often appeared in popular magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. The actress passed away in mid 2014, a month before her 90th birthday.

Barbara Eden

Barbara Eden was born in 1931 and remains a beloved personality in Hollywood even today. The actress is known for starring as "Jeannie" in the sitcom 'I Dream of Jeannie'. The show revolved around a 2,000-year-old genie (played by Eden) and an astronaut who falls in love with her.

Rumor has it that producers originally wanted a brunette for the show so that viewers would easily be able to tell the difference between it and its main competitor at the time - popular fantasy sitcom 'Bewitched'. However, they simply fell for Eden and just had to give her the role.

Claudia Cardinale

You may recall Claudia Cardinale from the original 'The Pink Panther' film, back in 1963. She is an Italian-Tunisian actress who appeared in some of the most highly-acclaimed European films of the '60s and the '70s. She originally rose to fame as “The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia.”

Earlier in her career, the actress didn’t get to have her voice heard much, since it was often dubbed by other women. Eventually, her stardom grew to such levels that fans demanded to hear it! Cardinale is an avid women’s rights activist, and has been a UNESCO goodwill ambassador since 2000.

Anita Ekberg

Fans of the beautiful actress Margot Robbie often compare her to Anita Ekberg, a Swedish actress who's best known for playing Sylvia in the Federico Fellini 1960 film, 'La Dolce Vita'. The actress was also a fashion model in her early years, which is no surprise, to say the least.

She competed in various modeling shows, from Miss Malmo to Miss Sweden, which she ended up winning. In 1951, Ekberg even won the Miss Universe crown. From there, she had to learn English to become an actress in America. The actress passed away in 2015, at the age of 83.

Jaclyn Smith

It's not every day that you see a woman who's as accomplished as Jaclyn Smith in so many fields. Smith is both an actress and a serious business woman. She is most known for starring as Kelly Garrett in the 'Charlie's Angels' TV show, which ran from 1976 until 1981.

The actress runs various brands of clothing and perfume, and has even launched a wig collection back in 2008. Despite her many accomplishments, one of the things Jaclyn Smith is best known for is her incredible beauty. She regularly graces the pages of magazines’ ‘World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ polls.

Natalie Wood

Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko was a three-time Oscar nominated actress before reaching 25, and proved to be one of the most promising actresses in Hollywood. The actress was born to Russian immigrant parents, and began appearing in films when she was just four years old.

The actress starred alongside James Dean in 'Rebel Without a Cause'. Tragically, both she and the actor later passed away in some unfortunate circumstances. At 43 years old, Wood was found dead after drowning off a weekend yacht trip to Santa Catalina with her husband and actor Christopher Walken.

Sophie Marceau

French actress Sophie Marceau is best known for starring in the 1980 comedy film, 'La Boum'. The actress eventually became a serious star in European theaters, and quickly found herself in Hollywood circles. Marceau appeared in 'Braveheart' and was a Bond girl in 1999’s 'The World Is Not Enough'.

It’s rare to find a “most beautiful women” list that doesn’t feature Sophie Marceau. Marceau, however, doesn’t really understand what the fuss is all about, and claims that the way she sees it, she’s really not that beautiful at all. With all due respect, let’s agree to disagree, Sophie.

Ava Gardner

Ava Lavinia Gardner had to work extremely hard to become an actress, as she was often misunderstood for her heavy southern accent. She began acting in 1941, and appeared in small gigs before rising to prominence for her role in 1946's 'The Killers', based on a short story by Ernest Hemingway.

From there on, Gardner's career only grew, and in 1951 she even married the legendary Frank Sinatra. Unfortunately, after a lifetime of smoking and at the hands of two strokes, the actress became paralyzed. Gardner died at age 67 from pneumonia, but remains a legendary figure in Hollywood to this day.

Julie Gibson

Julie Gibson just recently passed away in late 2019, at the incredible age of 106, in her Los Angeles home. You can definitely say that the artist, singer, TV performer, actress, and vocal coach lived a full life. Gibson’s acting career began in 1935 and lasted well into the '90s.

The actress was one of the most beloved personalities in Hollywood, and America in general, back in the ‘40s. She is best recognized for her role in the popular comedy show 'The Three Stooges'. Gibson also dubbed vocals for prominent actresses at the time, including Betty Hutton and Diana Lynn.

Kim Novak

Kim Novak is a retired actress and is widely known for starring as Madeleine Elster/Judy Barton in Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 thriller, 'Vertigo', alongside James Stewart. She currently has two Golden Globe Awards, an Honorary Golden Bear Award, and even her own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

The actress faced many challenges throughout her life, including defeating a breast cancer diagnosis in 2010. Novak currently works as a painter and visual artist. Her beauty is almost unparalleled; in fact, she was originally brought into Columbia Pictures with the goal of competing with Marilyn Monroe for box-office success.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian with an impressive portfolio. She worked alongside legendary actor, Gregory Peck, in 'Roman Holiday', and received a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Academy Award for her incredible performances. The actress was also viewed as a fashion icon at the time.

Recently, the American Film Institute ranked Hepburn as the third-greatest female actress in Golden Age Hollywood. She passed away in 1993 due to stomach cancer, but remains a popular influence in entertainment circles for her acting and social impact to this day.

Michelle Pfeiffer

At age 61, actress Michelle Pfeiffer remains one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. She has appeared in an endless list of films, including 'Scarface', 'Stardust', and more. It was challenging for her to break out of the “pretty girl” typecast in the ‘70s, but it was worth the effort.

Michelle Pfeiffer’s beauty has often been described as the kind that you have to take a moment to marvel at, which we believe holds true even today. The actress has also produced a set of her own films, and is still acting and widely admired by a huge audience of fans even today.

Marilyn Monroe

No list of the world’s most beautiful women is complete without Marilyn Monroe. Born in LA during the ‘20s, this young lady grew up to become one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950’s and early 60’s. Her short acting career lead to over $2 billion in revenues.

The talented model, actress and singer passed away at age 36. She lived a troubled life that was rife with depression and addictions, which ultimately led to her tragic ending. Monroe was known as the pioneer of women's sexual revolution, and will forever be remembered as its icon.

Hedy Lamarr

Hedy Lamarr was one of the world's most beloved Austrian-American actresses. She appeared in various classic MGM films, such as 'Lady of the Tropics', 'Boom Town', and 'White Cargo'. At age 18, the actress appeared in the romantic film ‘Ecstasy’, and became the first actress to have an on-screen orgasm.

What made Lamarr unique was her second profession as an inventor. She was responsible for many inventions that helped the United States during World War II, and was posthumously inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014. She was also married and divorced six times throughout her life.

Grace Kelly

There is a long legacy of beautiful American film actresses marrying royalty from a variety of countries. Grace Kelly spent a few years as an actress, before retiring at 26 to marry Prince Rainier III. She subsequently became the Princess of Monaco, and played the role from 1956 to 1982.

The talented actress and princess had a rather unfortunate end though. While driving back to Monaco from her country home in Roc Agel, she had a stroke and lost control of her vehicle. Kelly passed away that day, and had one of the most publicized funerals in the world.

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset rose to prominence during the '60s and '70s thanks to her roles in various crime and thriller films. The English-born actress speaks fluent English, French and Italian, and was recently bestowed with France's highest civilian honor, the Légion d'honneur. Bisset currently plays mostly in made-for-TV movies and shows.

Jacqueline Bisset is known for doing the world’s first wet T-shirt scene in the 1977 film 'The Deep'. The film remains one of the actress's most iconic achievements even today. It was a bold and unique move at the time, and made the film a huge box-office success.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood's last true icons. The actress was the first celebrity to launch her own perfume brand, and led many efforts to help combat AIDS. Taylor lived a unique, media-centered life and was married and divorced eight times. Nonetheless, nobody could get enough of the actress!

She began her career as a child star and quickly became one of the world’s most popular actresses. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Taylor the seventh-greatest female screen legend. Many fans wondered what her real eye color was, a topic which is still discussed today

Ann-Margret Olsson

Back in the '60s and '70s, Ann-Margret was one of the world's most prominent sex symbols. She is best known for the 1963 musical comedy film, 'Bye Bye Birdie', and has won five Golden Globe Awards over the years. The actress also ventured into singing, considered by many as the female Elvis Presley.

Ann-Margret Olsson has developed her acting career over the decades, and even played recurring characters in 'Ray Donovan' and 'Law and Order: SVU'. Despite being almost 80 years old, she is still considered a beautiful and attractive woman, which goes far to show just how timeless her beauty is.

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini, the beautiful daughter of Ingrid Bergman (who's also on the list) proved that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. The actress was born of Swedish - German descent, and has the looks to match. She is an actress, film maker, author, model, and philanthropist.

Rossellini has appeared in various fashion shows, modeling magazines and films. She was the spokesmodel of Lancôme for 14 years, and has won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her role in 1997’s 'Blue Velvet'. Fans love Rossellini for both her incredible talents and beauty.

Kim Basinger

For almost five decades, Kim Basinger has been a strong actress in Hollywood thanks to her unique acting skills and timeless beauty. The actress gained major prominence thanks to her role as a Bond girl in 1979's 'Never Say Never Again'. Basinger also recently appeared in 2017’s 'Fifty Shades Darker'.

She has since starred in everything from erotic films to Tim Burton's 'Batman', and still shows her talents in films today. Basinger is instantly recognizable thanks to her beautiful blue eyes, perfect face and long, flowing blonde hair.

Barbara Parkins

When the young Canadian Barbara Parkins asked her adopting mother to move with her to Los Angeles, she agreed. The 16 year old then embarked on a long journey towards film stardom. She began by studying at the Hollywood High School and developed her professional career from there.

Parkins initially offered herself as a professional singer, but was quickly discovered as a talented actress. At just 24 years of age, she had already been nominated for an Emmy, and continued acting well into her 70’s. The actress retired in 1998, but will always be remembered for her beauty and talent.

Julie Ege

Norwegian actress and model, Julie Ege, dominated British theaters in the ‘60s and ‘70s thanks to her powerful on-screen presence. She began her career as a model before turning 16, and came in second in the Miss Norway beauty pageant at just 18 years old.

When Ege moved to England she was instantly liked by film directors. She started out in a few small roles, bolstered by her pageant fame. From there, Ege worked her way on to bigger roles. Her best known film role to date was in the 1971 comedy movie 'Up Pompeii'.

Sophia Loren

While most people remember Sophia Loren's legacy for her bold feminist statements (such as keeping her armpits unshaven), she also had a dedicated fan base thanks to her beauty and acting skills. Loren started her acting career at age 14, and is still working today, well into her 80s.

Some of the actress’s most beloved films include 'A Countess from Hong Kong', 'The Pride and the Passion', and 'Grumpier Old Men'. Throughout her film career, Loren has received an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, five special Golden Globes, and many other honors. She remains the only living classic female movie star.

Jane Birkin

Jane Birkin rose to prominence thanks to her decade-long relationship with Serge Gainsbourg, one of the world's most popular and important French singers and songwriters. She also had a highly successful acting career in both British and French cinemas, and was often coached by Gainsbourg.

The actress is known for acting in various popular films and TV shows, including 'Death on the Nile', 'Evil Under the Sun', and 'A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries'. Birkin recently starred in the Academy Award-nominated short film 'La femme et le TGV', claiming it would be her final role.

Britt Ekland

Swedish actress and singer Britt Ekland appeared in many popular films in the 1960s and 1970s. Her most prominent films include 'The Night They Raided Minsky's', 'Get Carter', and others. Ekland even landed herself a lusted Bond girl role, when she appeared in 1974's 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.

In early 1964, Ekland met successful actor, comedian and singer Peter Sellers (most famous for starring as Chief Inspector Clouseau in 'The Pink Panther' series). Sellers proposed to her that very same week, and the two got married just 10 days later. Their marriage ended up lasting just four years.

Raquel Welch

It was certainly an uphill battle for Raquel Welch before the media and audiences began noticing her in films. She started out in various small roles, and rose to prominence after appearing in the movie 'One Million Years B.C.', where she wore her iconic fur bikini.

Things quickly picked up from there for the young actress, as she went on to appear in several more popular films, including 1967’s 'Bedazzled', 1968’s 'Bandolero!' and 1969’s '100 Rifles'. Welch's legacy is mostly centered around popularizing the strong female character type and changing gender relations in Hollywood.

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth is best known as one of the most prominent sex symbols in Hollywood back in the '40s and '50s. She was described by the press as a "Love Goddess" and was the most featured pin-up girl for soldiers during World War II.

Hayworth’s most famous film role was in 1964's 'Gilda', where she played one of Hollywood's first "femme fatales". The model and actress faced various difficulties throughout her life, from alcoholism to Alzheimer’s disease. She passed away in the late ‘80s, but will always be remembered for her beauty and talents.

Catherine Deneuve

French actress Catherine Deneuve rose to prominence after her breakthrough roles in 'Les Parapluies de Cherbourg' and Roman Polanski’s 'Répulsion'. She is a 14-time César Award nominee, and worked as the occasional singer, model and producer. The actress is still active today and has appeared in over 100 movies.

Deneuve was also highly revered for her beauty, and was picked as the official face of Marianne, the French personification of liberty. The actress has always been involved in politics, and recently came out against the #MeToo movement, saying that it devolved into a witch-hunt at this point.

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman not only lived a prominent Hollywood life, filled with various accolades, awards and honors, but also gave birth to an actress who continued her legacy. We've already mentioned that she is the mother of Isabella Rossellini, who herself became a female Hollywood legend.

Bergman had a fundamental impact on Hollywood, and was even referred to as one of the most international stars in the history of entertainment. Her list of iconic films is quite impressive. Eventually, the actress became a symbol of breast cancer awareness, after passing from the disease in 1982.

Loretta Young

Loretta Young was always destined to be an actress. She began her first role at the young age of three years old. She appeared in the silent film 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs', and continued acting from 1917 well into the '90s. The actress passed on August 2000, at age 87.

Young appeared in almost a hundred different movies over her seven-decade career. She was renowned for her beauty and acting talents. The actress was a smoker from age 8, and continued smoking well into her 60’s. She eventually quit smoking in order to gain a few pounds for a role.

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot, often referred to as BB, is a highly prominent actress, singer, and animal rights activist who began her career in the early '50s. She was described as an influencer for women's rights and freedoms, thanks to her very active political, cultural and social presence..

Brigitte Bardot officially retired from Hollywood in 1973, after appearing in almost fifty different films and recording over sixty songs. The entertainer was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government, the highest civilian honor a French citizen can attain. Ironically, Bardot refused to accept it. Now, let us move on to some of the most beautiful woman in the entertainment industry today...

Charlize Theron

One of the youngest additions to our list is the incredibly beautiful Charlize Theron, a South-African and American actress and producer who took the world by storm in the 21st century. Despite growing up in an abusive household, the aspiring ballet dancer eventually made her way into film and Hollywood circles.

In 1994, Charlize Theron was discovered by talent agent John Crosby after he saw her shouting at a Hollywood bank teller who wouldn't cash her mother's rent check. The rest of the story is history, as Theron eventually became one of the most beloved and recognizable actresses in the world.

Elizabeth Hurley

With over a million Instagram followers and a huge fan base, Elizabeth Hurley cemented herself as one of the most beautiful and successful women in the world. She is best known for being a businesswoman, actress, and model, and is associated with the cosmetics company Estée Lauder.

The actress is best known for her hilarious role in the hit spy comedy,  'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'. She also played as the devil herself in 2000's comedy 'Bedazzled', alongside Brendan Fraser. Hurley is also known for dating Hugh Grant, and continues working in film and television to this day.

Gigi Hadid

One of the youngest women on our list is the gorgeous world-leading model, Gigi Hadid. Arguably the most famous on the planet, 25-year-old Gigi has more than 50 million Instagram followers, and the list is growing every day.

The 5 ft 10 inch beauty was born in Los Angeles to a Palestinian real estate developer and Dutch former model mother. The popular model was named International Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council and there is no doubt that the future holds many more nominations and accomplishments for the beautiful model.

Diane Lane

American actress Diane Lane was born and raised in New York City, and made her film debut in the 1979 romantic comedy film, 'A Little Romance'. The actress has won various awards for her work, and was married to actors Christopher Lambert and Josh Brolin. Diane has one child from Lambert.

Lane has recently played Martha Kent, Superman's mother in DC's latest films, including 'Man of Steel', 'Batman v Superman', and 'Justice League'. While her career has slowed down since its peak in the ‘90s and early 2000s, fans still line up to see her perform in films and TV shows.

Demi Moore

Demi Moore made film history when she shaved her head for the popular 1997 military female-empowerment film, 'G.I. Jane'. She also broke female earning records from receiving $12.5 million for performing in the 1996 erotic black comedy, 'Striptease'. The actress enjoys a very prolific and successful acting career.

In 1991, the actress appeared nude in Vanity Fair magazine when she was seven months pregnant. She also recently published her memoir, 'Inside Out', which became an instant New York Times Bestseller. Moore has married and divorced actors Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, and is currently single with three children.

Amanda Seyfried

It's not hard to imagine actress, model and singer Amanda Seyfried going down as one of the world's most beautiful women of all time. The 34-year-old actress made her film debut in 2004, when she starred in the teen comedy film 'Mean Girls'. Since then, Seyfried has appeared in various films.

In 2011, Seyfried was ranked as People's number one best looking 25 year old in the world. She was also included in various other "best-looking" lists and is often featured at the top. The actress claims to suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, but works hard to overcome them.

Angelina Jolie

For many years, Angelina Jolie was known as the world's most beautiful woman. She ranked number one on almost every "most beautiful women" list by almost every media outlet. The actress was married to Brad Pitt for a long time, but the two have recently decided to get divorced.

Angelina Jolie first gained prominence after her role in the 1995 film 'Hackers', and the 1998 movie 'Gia'. Since then, Jolie has become a popular actress, filmmaker and humanitarian. The actress is synonymous with beauty, elegance and power, and remains one of the most beloved women in Hollywood.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox appeared in a few small roles as a part-time actress before finally appearing in Michael Bay's blockbuster action film, 'Transformers'. Since her appearance in the film, Fox became one of the most idolized women in Hollywood, and is considered a sex symbol by many.

Fox used her fame to develop a modeling career, and began modeling for various magazines, including Maxim, Rolling Stone, and FHM. The actress and model has slowed down her career in recent years, choosing instead to focus on her family. She is married to actor Brian Austin Green, and they have three children together.

Zooey Deschanel

The very talented Zooey Claire Deschanel is an American musician and actress. In 2006 Deschanel got together with M.Ward to create the music duo 'She & Him', and tore our hearts out with singles like 'You Really Got a Hold On Me'. She also plays the keyboard, percussion, banjo and Ukulele.

Deschanel is known for portraying the timid shy starlets and for, of course, her piercing blue eyes. She is best known for acting in films such as 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' and '500 Days of Summer', but she is also the star of the Fox sitcom, 'New Girl'.

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum is a world-known German supermodel. Her European beauty wowed the world and quickly got her off the runway and onto national TV. The model, actress, designer, businesswoman, and much more is probably one of the busiest women in show business today, with too many endeavors to name.

Between runway shows, Klum has appeared in many popular TV shows, such as 'Sex and the City' and 'Desperate Housewives'. She has also hosted many shows, including 'Germany’s Next Top Model' and 'Project Runway', which ended up winning her the Outstanding Host for Reality Competition Program award in 2013.

Carmen Electra

Tara Leigh Patrick, AKA Carmen Electra, began her career after an incidental encounter with famous music artist Prince, who ended up producing her first album as an aspiring singer. Today, she is more commonly known for her time modeling for Playboy, and as Lani Mckenzie on 1997’s TV series 'Baywatch'.

Electra has appeared in a number of popular films over the years, including 'Starsky & Hutch', 'Cheaper by the Dozen 2' and the 'Scary Movie' franchise parodies. She has also hosted MTV’s 'Singled Out', but has most recently worked with her dancing skills alongside 'The Pussycat Dolls'.

Margot Robbie

Australian actress Margot Robbie made her way into everyone's hearts after portraying the seductive beautiful psychopath Harley Quinn, heart throb to the Joker in the DC comics Universe. Her first appearance as Harley was in the 2016 'Suicide Squad', where just like her looks, she gave a drop-dead gorgeous performance.

The talented drama student began her career in the late 2000’s, doing independent Australian films before she broke her way into Hollywood and secured herself larger and larger roles. She has even been named in Time magazine's '100 most influential people in the world' as of 2017.

Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter began her career with the popular late 90’s singing group, Destiny’s Child, before eventually going solo and becoming the singer, songwriter, actress Queen B we know today. She is looked up to by millions for her talents, outspoken personality and beauty.

With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Beyoncé is one of the world's top selling music artists. All of her albums have hit number one in various charts for different time periods. Beyoncé has received the most amount of Emmy nominations, with 24 wins to date, and we’re not surprised in the slightest!

Nicole Kidman

Australian-born Nicole Mary Kidman began her acting career in 1983, with films such as the 'BMX Bandits' and 'Bush Christmas', but her real breakthrough only came in 1989. While she has portrayed many different roles to date, our favorite is by far the beautiful heroine in the 'Moulin Rouge!'

Kidman married actor Tom Cruise in 1990, but go divorced roughly 10 years later and has been married to country superstar Keith Urban since 2006. The red-headed beauty also founded the production company 'Blossom Films', and has been actively serving as the Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994.

Tyra Banks

Who doesn’t know Tyra Banks? Supermodel, television personality, businesswoman, actress… the list goes on and on. Tyra Banks keeps herself so busy it’s hard to focus on just one of her ventures, but what's for certain is no matter what she does, she will always look stunning doing it.

As host of 'America’s Next Top Model', Tyra has established herself as a household name and serves as an inspiration for young girls everywhere. Tyra has also released a book titled 'Modeland', which reached the bestseller lists in 2011.

Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty is one of the world's best selling music artists. While her first two albums were inspired by her Caribbean ancestry, the third took a different direction entering the dance-pop charts and establishing Rihanna's status as a current sex symbol and leading lady in the music industry.

Ri-Ri’s 2007 hit 'Umbrella' became the first of 14 to reach number one on the charts, and won the artist her first Grammy award. With 9 Grammys, 13 American Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards, Rihanna is a talented artist, but the singer's exotic beauty is unmatched.

Sui He

High-school junior, 17 year-old Sui He won a Chinese-based fashion contest that changed her life. She went on to work with labels such as Ralph Lauren and H&M. The Chinese beauty even got a part in the 2015 film, 'You Are My Sunshine'.

Despite being a relatively new face in the modeling world, Sui He has already succeeded in gracing the pages of Vogue China and Harper’s Bazaar. She is the second Chinese model to ever walk on a Victoria’s Secret fashion show and the first to open a Ralph Lauren Runway show.

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes has been one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood over the past decade. She began as a b-list movie actress, often appearing in low-budget films such as Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror and Urban Legends: Final Cut. Since then, the actress has become a leading Latin celebrity.

Mendes rose to prominence after a fantastic performance in 2001’s Training Day. This led to a series of highly-successful films. The actress also appeared in a few music videos, and has been the face of many brands. She's also currently dating heartthrob Ryan Gosling!

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez, or J.Lo, as fans like to call her, is one of America’s leading artist entertainers. She does everything from singing, dancing, acting, producing and even fashion design. Lopez is a savvy businesswoman, and was the highest paid Latina actress in Hollywood for many years during the late ‘90s.

The actress established herself as a successful musician after releasing her debut album, 'On the 6', and worked on both music and acting careers simultaneously. It's hard not to swoon over Jenny from the block, as her beauty surpassed age and even culture.

Emma Watson

What makes English actress Emma Watson such a unique entry on this list, is the fact that we’ve been following her ever since she was a kid. The actress proved herself as a talented on-screen presence in the iconic 'Harry Potter' series, and has boldly ventured into Hollywood and theater.

Watson starred in award-winning films such as 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. She is also known as a passionate women’s rights advocate, and often travels around the world to promote female causes. The actress won many awards over the years, transitioning from a bushy-haired little girl into an international beauty before our very eyes.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

With more than eight million Instagram followers, a Miss World 1994 win, and many successful film appearances, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the world's most established and beautiful entertainers. She has been voted several times as the most beautiful woman in the world, and used the title for various modeling gigs.

Aishwarya's best movies include some very serious drama films, and her acting has been critically acclaimed over the years. She recently celebrated her 46th birthday, and looks just as good as ever. Behind the scenes, the actress is also a brand ambassador for various humanitarian ventures.

Adriana Lima

In 2017, Adriana Lima was cited as Victoria’s Secret most valuable angel in the world. She worked for the brand from 1999 until 2018, and was a prominent spokesperson for the organization. She reportedly earned almost $10 million annually at some point, and maintains her streak as one of the highest-paid models in the world.

Lima also served as the brand ambassador for the clothing brand Desigual, and the Beachwear collection brand, Calzedonia. Recently, the model has taken a few unique turns in her career, but with overall beauty like hers, there’s no doubt she’ll be  working for many more years to come.

Bar Refaeli

Bar Refaeli is without a doubt Israel’s most successful model and TV host, but is also a talented actress and entrepreneur. She rose to fame after appearing in the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and was quickly discovered by fans all across the world.

So far, Bar Refaeli is Israel’s best paid model, especially after being nominated into first place on Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list of 2012. Her beauty translates all across the world, which is what makes her so timeless in our eyes.