Beauty is a subjective and relative concept. After all, what is beautiful for someone may be ugly for another. But one cannot argue with the fact that at all times beauty acts as a kind of cult and is a powerful force.
Standards of beauty have changed over time. Curvy figures, excessive thinness, athletic figure, pale translucent skin, intense tan, large breasts, small breasts - all this changed from era to era.
And if recently, during the 90s of the last century, the so-called “heroin chic” was in fashion, when excessively thin girls were especially valued, now more attention is paid to thinness, but already healthy, with rounded hips, lush breasts and a thin waist.
The most beautiful girl in the world in history
Perhaps we can start with the Egyptian ruler. The beauty of the wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV delighted all Egyptians, for which she received a name that means “The Beauty Has Came.”
Another beauty Ancient Egypt was the last queen. There is no consensus about her beauty. Some believe that she was not a beautiful woman at all, while others still prove her incredible charm and attractiveness. And, by the way, the latter are especially convincing, since Cleopatra was able to win the hearts of many men, as well as the commander Julius Caesar.
Incredibly beautiful and attractive Mata Hari at one time she could manipulate men with the help of exotic dances. In addition, this woman was engaged in double espionage, for which she paid with her life.
The real princess is an Oscar winner for her performance in the film Mogamobo. During the filming of one of the films, the American actress met the Prince of Monaco. The meeting ended with a wedding, after which the beauty became the tenth princess of Monaco.
The place is amazing Princess Diana Everyone wanted to visit. She had ideal figure parameters and also had her own inimitable style. In addition, Diana was famous for her wonderful inner qualities - sincerity and kindness, which captivated the British people.
You can't ignore the American superstar of the 1950s - from a notorious girl, the actress and model turned into one of the most beautiful girls peace. Curvy figures, blond hair and plump lips beckoned from TV screens and covers, but still this was not enough for the girl to find her happiness.
The first film star of Russian cinema has attracted attention with her beauty since childhood. Many attribute her success only because of her amazing and attractive appearance, but still Vera stood out from the rest of the beautiful actresses.
Her aristocratic appearance sets her apart from other beauties in the world. Chiseled facial features, thick hair and a fragile figure, combined with strong inner qualities, are remembered by mankind. The girl devoted her energy not only to acting in films, but also to charity.
For many years she was considered a European superstar. The luxurious blonde, originally from France, has an attractive appearance and a luxurious figure. In addition to acting, the girl was a singer and model.
One of the most titled women in the world is Italian. Dark thick hair frames a beautiful face, and appetizing shapes complement the image of a fatal beauty.
At the end of the 20th century, the most famous and desirable female representatives were actresses who appeared on screens around the world, presenting themselves as a gentle, charming and sincere woman, ready to do anything for love.
The Miss Youth beauty contest, which young Kim won at the age of 17, brought her to work in a modeling agency. But few people wanted to take the still unknown beauty into serious projects. Thanks to her punchy character and perfect figure, she was lucky enough to have a photo shoot and appear in a men's magazine. This was a decisive event in her life and after that young girl I was literally inundated with offers from modeling agencies and film studios. The successful 80s and 90s brought her worldwide fame as a charming blonde who simply could not be ignored by the entire male population of the earth, and films starring Kim Basinger are still considered classics of romantic cinema.
British film actress, Oscar winner, who has starred in many Hollywood films. Since childhood, she has played in various theater productions and performances in England, so it was impossible not to notice her. The peak of her fame fell in the early 2000s. Incredible charm and attractive appearance helped the sizzling brunette become famous throughout the world.
American film actress and winner of Oscar and Golden Globe awards. After school, she tried herself in the modeling business and as a flight attendant, but after she was noticed in theatrical productions, roles in Hollywood films brought her true success. She has earned herself the unofficial title of “queen of romantic comedies” and America’s favorite. Beautiful facial contours and a toned figure still keep this charming woman in the world beauty rankings.
Top most beautiful girls in the world of the 21st century
What kind of top, called “The most beautiful girl in the world”, without Angelina Jolie? The actress has long written herself down not only in the history of cinema, but also of all humanity. This woman is famous not only for her stunning looks, but also for her good deeds. In addition, she perfectly combines the work of an actress and director with the activities of a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
One of the most popular models in the world is a German woman Heidi Klum. In addition, she tries herself as a TV presenter and actress. This girl is still one of the highest paid and sought after models.
The extremely popular film actress and fashion model of the world captivates everyone with her beauty, charm and talent. The bright facial features, feminine figure and piercing gaze of the model and actress make men's hearts beat several times faster.
American supermodel and Hollywood film actress, winner of many awards. After winning an international beauty contest, her modeling career began to develop rapidly. Incredible beauty and charm helped her get first roles in a number of films with world movie stars, which ultimately brought her to the walk of fame. It is noteworthy that most of her roles are negative in nature and she often refuses positive roles. But this did not stop her from becoming the most charming actress of our time. Another feature of this femme fatale is that thanks to the unique contours of her face and constant work on herself, her beauty only improves over time and she still manages to successfully occupy the first places in the world rankings of the most beautiful girls in the world.
An English film actress, she began acting in television programs and films since childhood. In 2002, the British magazine Hello! awarded her 1st place among the beauties of England. And already in 2003, Maxim magazine placed Kate in 16th place in the HOT 100 rating. The actress’s active career and charming appearance allowed her to occupy leading positions in many rankings of world-famous publications, and in 2009, the men’s magazine Esquire even awarded her the title of “the most beautiful woman alive,” according to their version.
The first Spanish film actress to win an Oscar and a fashion model. The brunette's active life position and alluring appearance allowed her to star in more than 50 films. Now Penelope Cruz is actively working in the modeling business and is the official face of many global brands, such as L’Oreal, Mango and Ralph Lauren.
Zhang Ziyi
Chinese film actress. Zhang Ziyi is one of the four most popular and sought-after film actresses in China today. The famous People magazine twice awarded TOP positions in the ranking of the 50 most beautiful people on earth, and the world famous publication Time even called her a Chinese gift to Hollywood.
An oriental beauty from India is the most beautiful winner of the Miss World competition. The girl is not only engaged in a modeling career, but also acts in films.
The golfer is originally from Australia. After completing her sports career, the girl took up modeling. It can often be found on the covers of sports magazines, as well as advertising banners.
Cheryl Cole
English singer, actress and model. Since childhood, she has been involved in choreography, at school she already won various beauty contests, starred in commercials, and worked part-time as backing vocals. different groups all over Britain. But Cheryl Cole gained great popularity when she joined the group Girls Aloud. When the singer was invited as a judge to participate in the British version of The X-Factor, her career soared to the peak of fame. Along with a good music career, the charming Cheryl has proven herself as a model for magazines such as Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar. At every event and everyday life the singer looks elegant and irresistible. This allowed her to gain recognition as a “style icon” and be included in beauty ratings, as well as become the face of the L’Oreal cosmetics brand in the UK.
All Victoria's Secret Angels are Beautiful, But special attention chained to stunning Adriana Lima. This girl, originally from Brazil, has many bloods mixed, which gave her beauty. By the way, she began her collaboration with the famous brand in 1999 and continues to this day.
Jennifer Lawrence- an incredibly talented and beautiful American actress at the age of 25 has already received many awards both in the film industry and for her appearance. Now the girl is among the top ten most beautiful actresses in America.
She is one of the hundred most beautiful girls in the world. The Duchess gets a lot of attention, so the girl always tries to look great. Kate's makeup, hairstyles and outfits are always on point.
The American actress has been included in most ratings of the most beautiful and desirable women in the world for many years. Her sweet, gentle face is the result of genetics, but her ideal body is the actress’s enormous work.
More from school age She actively studied acting: she played in the theater and actively acted on regional television in Texas. From the age of 17 she worked as a model, but this did not suit her and, in pursuit of the dream of a film actress, Amber left for Los Angeles. In a short time she starred in many television series, and she got her first role in the film “In the Rays of Glory.” The image of a charming blonde and ideal forms help her get leading roles in a number of big-budget films. And the men's magazines FHM and Maxim include Amber Heard in the rating of "100 most desirable women in the world."
Australian actress who conquered the Hollywood Hills. She was first noticed in such TV series as “Neighbors” and “Pan American”. While still in Australia, she conducted a photo shoot for ELLE Australia, and in America for Esquire. And then she went on to star in leading roles in Hollywood big-budget films with actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith, who brought her worldwide fame. Subtle facial features, moderate makeup, current selection of outfits for roles and perfect figure created the ideal girl that is easily replicated on the glossy covers of men's magazines around the world.
Scarlett Johansson- this is another girl from the USA who often appears in the rankings of beauties of the world, where she leads the leading positions. By the way, the actress is quite self-critical of herself, so she devotes a lot of time to her appearance.
Winner of the Miss Universe 2014 crown, Colombian model. The long-legged beauty began modeling at the age of 8. First, she won the Miss Colombia 2013 beauty contest, where she won the honor of representing Colombia at the international level, where she eventually won the honorary title of Miss Universe. Now Paulina Vega is studying at Columbia Metropolitan University, studying management, while proving that a modern girl can have not only beauty, but also intelligence and professionalism.
English actress. After school she went to study acting, and first appeared in public in the TV series Coronation Street, thanks to which she won many British awards. She conducted several photo shoots for the British magazine “FHM”, and in 2015 the same magazine awarded Michelle Keegan first place in the ranking of “the most desirable women in the world”, ahead of fashion model Kendall Jenner and Hollywood film actress Jennifer Lawrence according to this magazine.
American model, TV presenter, actress. Kendall Jenner was lucky to be born into a family of celebrities. Being 13 summer child she has already begun to conquer high fashion in the United States. After signing a contract with the modeling agency Wilhelmina Models, the young girl began to be invited to conduct photo shoots for youth publications and act for various brands. Kendall and her sister create their own clothing line and write fantasy novel"Rebels: City of Indra". The young model often appears as a fashion model at Fashion Weeks, and in 2014 she represented the brands Chanel and Givenchy in Paris.
Where do the most beautiful girls in the world live?
Many people put the hot one first in terms of the number of beautiful girls. Brazil. Expressive facial features, beautiful female figures and hot temperament immediately identify Brazilian beauties. It is from here that models are “released” and gain worldwide fame. The most popular are Gisele Bundchen, Isabelle Fontana and Alessandra Ambrosio.
In second place is Russia, in which there is simply an abundance of beauties. Often it is Russian women who take leading places in beauty contests. And the number of talented singers and actresses with stunning appearance is off the charts - Svetlana Khodchenkova, Ekaterina Klimova, Agniya Ditkovskite, Vera Brezhneva, Sati Casanova.
Special attention is paid Philippines, where many beauty pageant winners come from - Megan Young, Ariella Hernadez Arida, Janine Tugonon. The mixing of many nations has led to the fact that Filipinas have colorful and expressive facial features.
USA ranks not last in terms of the number of beauties. This is where actresses and singers with beautiful and attractive appearance live - Megan Fox, Beyoncé, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Halle Berry.
The most beautiful girls in the world in Russia
Russian supermodel. One of the most famous Russian women who has conquered the whole world with her beauty is. Since childhood, the beauty tried herself as a model, which gave her worldwide success. Working in different agencies, first in Europe and then in the USA, Irina Shaykhlislamova is already known under the pseudonym Irina Shayk. According to models.com, Irina Shayk ranks 14th among the most attractive models in the world. Now Irina is actively involved in filming, modeling, and is the face of several advertising campaigns, and she is also one of the most famous Russian women in the world.
Russian actress, star of cinema, theater and television series. Already, she has performed more than 50 roles in various television projects and films, and she also constantly plays in the Russian theater and tours around the country. Her charisma, combined with the bewitching appearance of a brunette, allowed her to reach highest level Russian cinema. Official recognition of her beauty was the choice of the famous trading company Garnier Color Natural, and later of the jewelry company TOUS Spain.
Another girl who glorified Russia. The girl participated in numerous shows of world couturiers, and was also the face of L’Oreal Paris. But over time, Natalya left the modeling business and is now involved in charity work.
Russian model. Since childhood, she began to seriously engage in sports such as running, biathlon and rhythmic gymnastics, which gave her excellent posture and plasticity. And her beautiful facial features, professional makeup and very attractive appearance allowed her to escape from the Tyumen outback. Ksenia began winning at local and regional competitions, first taking the titles “Miss Tyumen” and “Miss Russia. And already in 2008, the young beauty conquered the top of a global beauty contest, becoming Miss World 2008. Now the girl continues her career in the modeling business, posing a lot for popular magazines both in Russia and around the world.
The famous tennis player is also from Russia. The girl has made an excellent sports career and also actively takes part in many advertising campaigns. By the way, she was repeatedly called the most beautiful girl in Russia.
The Russian model is the owner of second place in the famous project “America's Next Top Model”. In addition to modeling, the girl works as a correspondent and is also involved in charity work.
The Queen of Instagram in 2012 became the second vice-miss of Russia. Now the model can be seen not only on the catwalks of Russia, but also of Japan, as well as Italy.
Victoria Bonya- presenter, model, and actress in Russia. The girl gained fame from her participation in the reality show “Dom-2”. The French magazine Vogue recognized her as the most beautiful and charming girl in Russia.
The top model, originally from Russia, once won over a modeling agent, after which she was invited to Japan to work. After this, the girl began to participate in world shows of famous fashion houses.
The beauty is a famous Russian model and also a TV presenter. At the same time, the girl is trying to conquer new heights in the form of a writing career, and is also involved in charity work.
Russian singer and composer. Throughout her childhood, Anna dreamed of performing on the big stage. Hard work and breathtaking beauty did their job, and her dream came true. Now Anna Pletneva is touring all over Russia, releasing new albums, and also loves to pose for various glossy magazines, and she is not shy about doing this in nude style. Showcasing my ideal body, the men's magazine Maxim has already invited the singer to photo shoots three times.
Singer Polina Gagarina Among the hundred most beautiful and attractive women according to FHM magazine. In 2015, she won silver for Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Many men, and society as a whole, perceive women only as housewives who must devote their entire lives to raising children and managing household, while women themselves are capable of doing much more significant things that can change the world for the better. Of course, it’s stupid to argue that the world belongs to men, but women play an important role in everything that happens in it, and now we will prove it to you.
Maria Sklodowska-Curie is a physicist, chemist, teacher and public figure. She was awarded the Nobel Prize twice. Together with her husband she studied radioactivity and together with him discovered the elements radium and polonium
Margaret Hamilton is the lead software engineer for the Apollo project. In the photo below, she stands in front of a printout of the code for the Apollo flight computer, much of which she wrote herself.
Kathrin Switzer is the first woman to run the Boston Marathon (1967). This happened 5 years before women were officially allowed to take part in it. A representative of the marathon organizers, Jock Semple, tried to force her away from the course
Valentina Tereshkova - Soviet cosmonaut, the world's first female cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union (1963), candidate of technical sciences, professor and 10th cosmonaut in the world
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani human rights activist who advocates for access to education for women around the world. On October 9, 2012, she was seriously wounded by militants from the terrorist movement Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan for her human rights activities
A Holocaust survivor hits a neo-Nazi figure with her purse, Vaxjo, Sweden, April 13, 1985.
One of the Onna-bugeisha - a type of warrior belonging to the Japanese nobility, essentially a female samurai (late 1800s)
Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot to fly the Atlantic Ocean, for which she was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. She wrote several best-selling books about her flights and was instrumental in the formation of the Ninety-Nine, an organization of women pilots, and was elected its first President.
Women help fight fires during the attack on Pearl Harbor, 1941
Rosa Lee Parks is an American public figure, the founder of the movement for the rights of black citizens of the United States. The US Congress honored Rose with the epithet “Mother of the modern civil rights movement.”
Komako Kimura - Japanese suffragist who campaigned for women's voting rights, 1917
Elisa Zimferescu - first female engineer
Anne Frank is a Jewish girl, the author of the famous “Diary of Anne Frank” - a document denouncing Nazism and translated into many languages of the world. Anne Frank and her family are considered among the most famous victims of Nazism.
Maude Wagner - first known female tattoo artist in the United States, 1907
Sofia Ionescu - the world's first female neurosurgeon
Nadia Comaneci is a famous Romanian gymnast, five-time Olympic champion. The most titled Romanian athlete in Olympic history
Sarla Thakral - first licensed female pilot from India, 1936
Jane Goodall - UN Ambassador for Peace, leading primatologist, ethologist and anthropologist from the UK
Women's suffrage activist protests after the Night of Terror, 1917
Annette Kellerman was an Australian professional swimmer who was instrumental in allowing women to wear a one-piece bathing suit (1907). After this photo she was arrested for obscene behavior
Anna Aslan - considered a pioneer of gerontology and geriatrics
Gertrude Caroline Ederle - first woman to swim the English Channel (1926)
Bertha von Suttner - Austrian figure in the international pacifist movement, the first woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize and the second woman to receive the Nobel Prize
Standards of female beauty undergo changes over time. The most attractive female representatives, according to the public, do not necessarily have to have the parameters of podium stars. The place in the ranking is influenced not only by appearance, but also by popularity among the population, the presence of an army of fans and the activities through which the beauty managed to become famous.
So, for your attention:
50 - Claudia Lynx
Iranian-born actress living in Toronto. Removed from age 3. Toy designers created a doll in her image.
49 - Candice Swanepoel
Supermodel from South Africa. The first angel of the world famous lingerie company Victoria's Secret.
48 - Freida Pinto
Film actress from India. His film debut was the drama Slumdog Millionaire. Pinto actively fights for women's rights.
47 - Megan Fox
Actress, model from America, known for her roles in several parts of “Transformers” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”.
46 - Laetitia Casta
The top model comes from the French province. She started acting at the age of 15. Her image became the prototype of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic.
45 - Nina Dobrev
Bulgarian by birth, Nina achieved fame in Canada. She realizes herself as a singer, actress, and fashion model.
44 - Mila Kunis
The American star was born in Chernivtsi (Ukraine). She was nominated for the prize for best actress for the film “Black Swan”.
43 - Sandra Bullock
The actress has received worldwide recognition for many of her works. Winner of the prestigious Oscar award. She donated $1 million to the Red Cross twice.
42 - Elise
Dancer and singer from Corsica. He is also interested in football and Muay Thai. The first album, released in 2000, immediately became mega popular.
41 - Ksenia Sukhinova
Model from Russia, born in Tyumen. Won 1st place in beauty contests in all-Russian and world beauty contests.
40 - Sofia Vergara
Model, TV presenter of Colombian origin. Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
39 - Kate Middleton
The most popular person in Great Britain. Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William.
38 - Iris Mittenaere
Model, winner of the Miss France and Miss Universe contests 2016.
37 - Charlize Theron
Actress from America, producer originally from Africa. She won popular love for her participation in the films “The Devil’s Advocate”, “Monster”, “Hancock”.
36 - Miranda Kerr
A supermodel from Sydney who works a lot with famous brands from Europe and America. Twice included in the top ten richest models according to Forbes.
35 - Gisele Bündchen
A supermodel from Brazil who previously dreamed of a professional sports career. Has a twin sister.
34 - Vera Brezhneva
33 - Olivia Wilde
An actress from New York, born into the family of a journalist and television producer. 4 times included in the hundred most fascinating women on the planet.
32 - Irina Shayk
The supermodel, originally from Chelyabinsk, has been working on the catwalks of Europe and the USA since 2005. Considered an icon of the fashion world.
31 - Margot Robbie
Australian film actress who gained fame after starring in popular TV series. For her role in “Empire” she was awarded the award for best debutante.
30 - Amanda Seyfried
Actress and singer from Pennsylvania. She worked as a model from the age of 11, and was invited to her first film shoots at 15. She was nominated many times and won 6 times in authoritative film ratings.
29 - Natalia Vodianova
Supermodel from Russia, originally from Nizhny Novgorod. She started modeling at the age of 16. Natalya founded a charitable foundation called “Naked Hearts”.
28 - Anne Hathaway
Actress and producer from America. Winner of Emmy, Oscar, and Golden Globe awards. She started acting in the theater as a child.
27 - Svetlana Khodchenkova
Moscow actress, made her debut in the drama “Bless the Woman.” She has won several awards for best actress. I have experience working in Hollywood films.
26 - Jessica Alba
The actress from California began acting at the age of 13. Twice she topped the lists of the most desirable beauties in the world.
25 - Stacy Keibler
An actress and model originally from Baltimore (USA), she devoted some time to performing at professional wrestling venues. She worked as a TV presenter for several years.
24 - Meryem Uzerli
The actress and model with Turkish and German roots became famous thanks to the Magnificent Century saga. Meryem founded her own cosmetics brand.
23 - Keira Knightley
The actress, who was twice nominated for an Oscar, was born in London. She played her first major role at the age of 16.
22 - Gal Gadot
Israeli film star who starred in Hollywood blockbusters. The beauty represented her native country at a competition called “Miss Universe”.
21 - Emma Stone
The beauty fell into the hearts of viewers as a teenager, playing in the comedy “Excellent Student of Easy Virtue.” Today the star has received many awards.
20 - Bar Refaeli
The top model of Israeli origin twice earned the title of the most fashionable girl and once - the most stylish girl.
19 - Aishwarya Rai
The sultry Indian beauty is a recognized standard of beauty. For her contribution to culture she was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters.
18 - Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
A British supermodel who began her career at the age of 16 quite by accident.
17 - Cheryl Cole
16 - Magdalena Melzaz
Polish actress and model with an angelic appearance. Is the face of L'Oreal.
15 - Sienna Miller
Acris was born in New York, but spent her childhood in the UK. She succeeded in the modeling business.
14 - Christina Hendricks
The actress is called extravagant and self-confident. Appetizing shapes do not fit into model parameters, but the hourglass figure has found many fans.
13 - Monica Bellucci
Born in the Italian province, Monica dreamed of being a lawyer. Everything changed when she worked part-time as a model.
12 - Scarlett Johansson
In addition to her successful film career, Scarlett participates in the election campaigns of presidential candidates.
11 - Natalie Portman
Her family came from Jerusalem. Natalie took her pseudonym from her grandmother with Russian roots.
TOP - 10 most beautiful girls in the world
10 - Emilia Clarke
Friendly and confident, Emilia gained national fame thanks to the series “Game of Thrones”.
9 - Beyoncé
Her talents include not only singing, but also acting in Broadway musicals. Personal record: 6 Grammy awards at once.
8 - Pia Wurtzbach
A beauty queen who won her title in the Philippines in 2015.
7 - Kate Beckinsale
The British woman received such expressive facial features from her grandfather, who was from Burma.
6 - Heidi Klum
She has been on the list of the richest models many times, but now she is “just” a media mogul.
5 - Jessica Biel
She began her singing career and even performed in musicals, but successful screen tests at the age of 14 sealed her future fate.
4 - Nicole Scherzinger
A vibrant pop singer and dancer with a mixture of Filipino, Hawaiian and Ukrainian blood.
3 - Jennifer Lopez
Growing up in a poor area of the Bronx, the star rose to the highest levels of Olympus.
2 - Adriana Lima
Model from Brazil, face of Maybelline. Many times topped the ranking of the most beautiful models in the world.
1 - Angelina Jolie
After the role of Lara Croft, she never left the ratings of the first beauties. She remains the most beautiful woman in the world today.
Blondes and brunettes, thin and plump, tall and petite - the standard of female beauty has changed at all times.
Looking at the portraits of recognized beauties of past centuries, it would be good for contemporaries to honor them with the epithet “pretty”. Or they’ll even shrug their shoulders in bewilderment, marveling at the “tastes” and beauty standards of bygone days...
What are they, the most beautiful women in the history of mankind? There have been many beautiful women at all times. Not all of them left their mark on history, but there are so many whose names have become synonymous with female beauty that it is very difficult to even simply list them!
Every year the most famous magazines and online publications publish their ratings of beauties. They are all different, in all - different names. Well, beauty is a subjective thing...
Keeping this in mind and the fact that there is no arguing about tastes, let’s just “go through” world history, remembering the most beautiful women in the world of all times and peoples, ranking not by beauty, but by era. Well, let everyone decide for themselves which of the beauties deserves first place!
With all the desire to include at least the most famous women in the list of the most beautiful women, such an idea will remain, alas, impracticable, there are too many beauties around, so this thematic article will definitely have a continuation))
So let's begin...
Ancient world
NEFERTITTI
“The beauty has come” - this is how the name of the Great Wife of King Amenhotep is literally translated. We can only judge her appearance from the bust found at the beginning of the last century. But legends say that Egypt has never seen such beauty before. Contemporaries called her “Perfect,” and her face could be seen in all the temples of Ancient Egypt.
Once upon a time, I, who did not particularly “understand” the beauty of Cleopatra, came across a short story told by someone who was also not a connoisseur of the queen’s beauty, when in her presence the artist began to paint the familiar white bust of Cleopatra.
And then beauty emerged and played from a different perspective. Therefore, it is worth believing the words of contemporaries who claimed that the queen was a true beauty; perhaps, in addition to the correct facial features, there was also a luminous skin color, an unusual shade of eyes, and a snow-white smile. How do you like this modern interpretation?))
CLEOPATRA
What the last of the Ptolemies really was, we will probably never know.
Her image is “impossible to see” both because of the romantic veil woven by writers and directors, and because of the mud in which Roman historians smeared her name. There are no images left of her during her lifetime.
Well, let’s believe Plutarch, who noted the enormous charm of the Queen of Egypt and her irresistible charm, which literally cut into the soul.
Middle Ages
QUEEN TAMARA
A wise ruler and a beautiful woman, whose name is associated with the “golden age” in the history of Georgia. 
Poets called her the “smiling sun” and “slender reed,” tirelessly praising her intelligence, enchanting beauty and talent as a commander. The eastern rulers and princes of Byzantium sought her hand.
She fought quite successfully (in the literal sense) with her ex-husband, defeating him near Tbilisi, and found happiness in her second marriage.
ELEANOR OF AQUITANE
She was a duchess and countess, the wife of King Louis VII of France and, later, King Henry II of England, and the mother of 10 children, including two future English monarchs. Her role in history cannot be overestimated (it was not for nothing that she was called the grandmother of medieval Europe).
... And another was simply a beautiful woman, whose angelic beauty was sung by troubadours, and whose eccentric behavior drove men crazy.
AGNES SOREL
The king’s favorite, who managed to make friends with the queen, a trendsetter (it was thanks to her that diamonds became women’s “best friends”, and fashionable dresses exposed one breast) and an incomparable beauty, whose beauty was recognized even by the Pope.
Her life was bright, but short - one of the champions of morality, without thinking twice, poisoned a girl pregnant with four children with mercury.
SIMONETTA VESPUCCI
Incomparable and beautiful. The first beauty of Florence of the Renaissance and the “lady of the heart” Giuliano Medici. Botticelli painted Madonnas and Venuses from her, men went crazy about her, but, oddly enough, it never occurred to any of them to be jealous of her. And women did not envy her and praised her for her meek disposition and sweet manner of communication.
... Simonetta died of consumption at the age of 23. But even in death she was beautiful...
New time
16th century
BARBARA RADZIWILL
The romantic love story and tragic death of 30-year-old beautiful Barbara has been exciting the minds of historians, writers, and artists for several centuries.
A recognized beauty and beloved wife of the Grand Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland Sigismund II Augustus, before the wedding they called her “the great libertine of Lithuania” and compared her to Helen of Troy.
And after her death, she was destined for the role of the Black Lady - a ghost who wanders the corridors of the ancient Nesvizh Castle.
DIANE DE POITIERS
Maid of honor and favorite of King Henry II of France.
Her beauty saved the life of the rebel father (the king, like many men, could not withstand the tears flowing from his beautiful eyes) and allowed her to “take over” not only Henry, but also all the power in the kingdom, making her the true queen of France.
17th century
NINON DE LANCLOS
She was a courtesan and the owner of a literary salon, a writer and an educated woman who knew several languages and owned several musical instruments.
Ninon was strikingly beautiful - until she was very old. And at the same time, she is smart and ironic, freedom-loving and extravagant.
ANGELIQUE DE FONTANGES
“A lovely creature” and one of the many favorites of Louis XIV.
Her fate is a clear illustration of male cunning: for only a year she bore the “title” of the official favorite. And then - a difficult birth, a dead child and a parting gift from the king - the title of Duchess de Fontanges.
Official resignation. Rejected and never recovered from childbirth, she retired to a monastery, where she died at the age of 20.
XVIII century
MADAME RECAMIER
Julie Recamier. Smart and beautiful. The wife of a banker and the owner of a salon famous throughout Paris, where not only writers, but also opponents of Napoleon’s policies gathered.
She captivated with her enchanting beauty, made her lose her head and broke hearts. But she didn’t cross boundaries, preferring to leave her fans in the category of friends.
KITTY FISCHER
What was she like - Kitty Fisher? History is silent about this.
What is known is that she was a priestess of love, that artists loved to paint her, that they were mortally jealous of her beauty, that she was beautiful and had no limits when it came to make-up. This led to her death from lead poisoning, which at that time was contained in whitewash.
19th century
LINA CAVALIERI
She was called the first fashion model and the last “femme fatale of the Belle Epoque.” Artists painted her portraits, and postcards with her image were scattered all over the world by the millions! Films were made about her and books were written... She was an opera singer who was applauded by the whole world.
But the reason for the success was not the prima donna’s exceptional voice, but her unearthly beauty. The dark-eyed brunette who broke the hearts of men and made the audience weep. A broken-hearted beauty suffering from lost love...
NATALIA GONCHAROVA (PUSHKINA)
Her name is forever associated with the name of Pushkin. “The purest example of pure charm,” the poet wrote about her. She was his love, his muse, the mother of his children.
She was directly and indirectly blamed for his death... A fragile beauty with a wasp waist. Aristocratic pallor. Tender hands. Charming smile and expressive eyes. Classic antique beauty.
Is it any wonder that among her admirers was the emperor himself?
Beauties of the 20th century
Beginning of the century
VERA COLD
30 roles in 4 years. Millions of fans around the world and huge queues at the cinema (and this at a time when the First World War was raging world war!). And an absurd death at just 26 years old...
Who would have thought that a quiet and obedient girl, “the Poltava dumpling,” as her mother called her, would be destined for the fate of the “queen of the screen” - so bright and so dramatic...
LILY ELSIE
Lily's sophisticated beauty still evokes admiring sighs today.
But she herself did not consider herself a beauty at all. Shy and unsure of herself, she saw in the mirror only excessive thinness and not at all impressive appearance. She transformed only on stage.
Twenties
GRETA GARBO
Cold Scandinavian beauty and piercing blue eyes. Huge talent and an aura of mystery.
One of the greatest actresses of the last century was called the “Swedish Sphinx” - for her reluctance to give interviews, appear at the premieres of her films and sign autographs for fans. But this only fueled interest - all her films created a sensation, and her intriguing gaze hypnotized and captivated...
MARLENE DIETRICH
A blonde in trousers, with scarlet lipstick on her lips and an invariable cigarette.
Queen of the screen and revolutionary in fashion. A sultry woman and a style icon. Rebel and muse of Remarque and Hemingway. She was smart and educated, but she believed that female beauty more important than the mind. After all, it is much easier for men to see than to think. And they, justifying this statement, were stacked at her feet!
Thirties
LOVE ORLOV
Not everyone knows that the first film star of the USSR came from an old noble family. Hence the refined, “aristocratic” beauty, which even the images of the housekeeper Anyuta or the letter carrier Dunya could not hide.
She was idolized and copied. Psychiatrists even coined the term “Orlova syndrome.” However, the ideal was practically unattainable - a 43 cm waist, always a straight back, slender legs in high heels - and an eternal struggle for beauty.
VIVIEN LEE
Her life was full of dizzying ups and downs. Two Oscars (one of which was for the role of Scarlett in Gone with the Wind) and devastating reviews of the play Romeo and Juliet, the roles of Cleopatra and Ophelia, passionate love that sweeps away all barriers, and a painful divorce, the most brutal work on oneself and poor health.
She was a gifted actress and a stunningly beautiful woman, and her fate could have been the subject of a film in itself.
Forties
RITA HAYWORTH
The famous Hollywood actress who became a princess in her third marriage. Not relying on nature, she slightly adjusted her appearance (and this was in the 40s of the last century!).
Then she performed a striptease in front of the camera for the first time (even if it was just a high glove) - and became the sex symbol of America of her era.
BETTY BROSMER
The owner of an absolutely fantastic figure (91-45-96), she was a real sex symbol of the 40s - 50s and the highest paid model of that time.
Having started her career at the age of 13, she wore the crown of a beauty queen more than fifty times at various competitions, posed for more than 300 magazine covers and smiled invitingly from all the billboards of the country.
Fifties era
Marilyn Monroe
Sexy blonde with the vulnerable soul of a child...
A talented actress and an unhappy woman, bright and dazzling in the movies - and naive, trusting and at the same time withdrawn - in life. Her aura captivated everyone without exception.
The camera and directors loved her, and she loved life... That’s probably why she seems so ridiculous official version about her suicide.
SOPHIE LAUREN
The famous Italian actress celebrated her 82nd birthday. She doesn't hide her age. Moreover, she actively appears in commercials and leads a social life, impressing everyone with her slender girlish figure, perfect hairstyle and makeup.
She has 181 films, 12 film festival awards (including Oscar), 2 sons and the love of millions of admirers of her beauty and talent.
Sixties
AUDREY HEPBURN
They said about her that at birth she was kissed on the cheek by God. She was not only an outstanding actress and fashion model, but also a goodwill ambassador, and her name forever became synonymous not only with talent, but also with femininity, true beauty, generosity and charm.
Her eyes always radiated kindness and a smile, she had an angelic character and amazing performance, she gave herself to people without reserve - and became the standard of a True Lady.
BRIGITTE BORDEAUX
In the early 50s, she made a real splash by appearing in films.
Then on the beach in a bikini, then gave fashionistas the famous “Babette”, became a model for the bust of Marianne, a symbol of France, and on the eve of her 40th birthday she announced her retirement from the profession and decided to devote herself entirely to animal protection.
Seventies
CLAUDIA CARDINALE
One of the most beautiful women in the world never dreamed of becoming an actress, planning to become a teacher to teach literacy to children in Africa. But fate decreed otherwise.
Striking beauty, magical black eyes and His Majesty Chance made her a world cinema star, the favorite actress of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini.
IRINA ALFEROVA
Charming cornflower blue eyes and soft feminine beauty brought the actress more trouble than joy.
Even in her youth, she was burdened by her appearance: men showed increased attention, women were openly jealous. And beauty didn’t really help her in her career: Dasha’s roles in Constance are rather an exception to the rule. The actress herself doesn’t like it when her beauty is praised - she prefers that her acting abilities be appreciated.
Eighties
Childhood in a family of alcoholics, participation in a TV show and subsequent immersion in a riotous life - with clubs, endless parties and cocaine. She was able to overcome all this.
Her amazing tenacity of character allowed her to achieve worldwide fame - one of the most beautiful women on the planet became the first actress with a 10 million fee. Although his personal life turned out to be not as successful as his career...
KIM BESSINGER
Kim's beauty blossomed only at the age of 17. But what a lush color!
The title “Miss Georgia”, a successful career as a model, then – no less successful – in cinema. She was a sex symbol of the 90s: she posed for Playboy, starred in the erotic melodrama 9 1/2 Weeks and even won an Oscar for her role as a prostitute in the film L.A. Confidential.
End of the century
A sultry Italian, a model in the past and an actress in the present, although she has crossed the half-century mark, she still “hits the spot” with just one look.
Her beauty is almost perfect. The directors saw in her Mary Magdalene, Cleopatra, and a courtesan. She was the “face” of Dior and represented the Dolce & Gabbana brand, posed nude for glossy magazines (even being “in an interesting position”) and posed for legendary photographers.
CLAUDIA SCHIFFER
Height - 180 cm, foot size 41 - as a teenager, Claudia was terribly complex and embarrassed about her completely “unfeminine” parameters. And she even considered the invitation to a test photo shoot a mistake.
Well, then there were the cover of Elle (and subsequently Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Playboy, Vogue and other magazines), countless shows of leading fashion houses, a contract with L’Oreal and Chanel. And the great Lagerfeld, for whom she became a muse.
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100. Catherine Bach
97. Cybill Shepherd
96. Mila Kunis
94.Katleen Turner
93. Linda Ronstadt
92. Dolly Parton
91. Susan George
90. Barbara Eden
88. Dorothy Dandridge
87. Christina Hendricks
86.Grace Kelly
85. Sasha Gray
84. Loni Anderson
83. Lili st Cyr
82. Audrey Hepburn
80. Elle MacPherson
79. Kim Novak
77. Kelly LeBrock
76. Anita Ekberg
75. Brigette Bardot
74. Demi Moore
72. Susan Somers
71. Cheryl Tiegs
70. Natassja Kinski
69. Elizabeth Taylor
68. Tawny Kitaen
67. Jean Harlow
66. Alicia Silverstone
65. Nicole Scherzinger
64. Kylie Minogue
63. Tyra Banks
62. Veronica Lake
61. Denise Richards
60. Jennifer Lopes
58. Rita Hayworth
57. Pam Grier
56. Bo Derek
54. Jessica Alba
53. Lauren Bacall
52. Carrie Fisher
51. Kim Bassinger
50. Brooklyn Decker
49. Jenna Jameson
48. Kathy Ireland
47. Sofia Loren
46.Paris Hilton
45. Michelle Pfeiffer
44. Aishwaraya Rai
43. Erin Andrews
42. Brooke Shields
41. Miranda Kerr
39. Cindy Crawford
38. Teri Hatcher
37. Claudia Shiffer
36. Betty Grabel
35. Halle Berry
34. Claudia Cardinale
32. Penelope Cruz
31. Farrah Fawcett
30. Jayne Mansfield
29. Anna Kournikova
28. Ann Margret
27. Natalie Portman
26. Kim Kardashian
25. Gisele Bundchen
24. Cameron Diaz
23. Carmen Electra
22. Salma Hayek
21. Monica Bellucci
20. Heidi Klum
19. Heather Locklear
17.Anna Nicole Smith
15. Jenny McCarthy
14. Megan Fox
13. Catherine Deneuve
12. Scarlett Johansson
11. Sharon Stone
10.Angelina Jolie
But Brad Pitt's current wife, actress Angelina Jolie, mother of six children, was only in 10th place in the ranking.
On the ninth line of the list of the most sexy women All time - American actress and model Jane Fonda. In 1990, Fonda announced that she had decided to finally retire from acting. Like some other actresses, she wanted viewers to remember her young. But, nevertheless, she continues her social activities and constantly flashes on the pages of gossip columns. She demonstrates an active lifestyle and gives various tips regarding health and appearance. Fonda developed a famous set of aerobics exercises. For this she published a special book "Jane Fonda. Exercises" and simple instructions to it, recorded on videotapes, and then organized a network of gyms throughout America.
8. Pamela Anderson
In eighth place in the ranking is the American actress and fashion model of Canadian origin, Pamela Anderson. In 1989, she first appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine and subsequently collaborated with the company: she posed nude for the magazine and the Playboy TV channel. Since 1992, she began acting in the series “Baywatch,” after which she became one of the sex symbols of the United States.
7. Bettie Page
The famous American fashion model Bettie Page, who in the second half of the 1950s rose to the level of a sex symbol in the United States and is considered to be the forerunner of the sexual revolution of the 1960s, is in 7th place on the list. Bettie Page starred in such styles as erotica, fetish and pin-up from 1950 to 1957. Several books have been written about her life, and two films have been made - “Bettie Page: Dark Angel” (2004) and “Indecent Bettie Page” (2005).
6. Ursula Andress
French sex symbol of the 60s, Swiss film actress Ursula Andress - in sixth place. Famous actress became after participating in the first James Bond film "Dr. No" in 1962, where she played the main female role of a shell diver. Until now, Ursula is considered one of the sexiest James Bond girls.
In fifth place in the list of the sexiest women of all time according to Men's Health magazine is the American pop diva Madonna. Madonna's appearance, manner of dressing, images in music videos had a great influence on girls in the early 80s. And Penthouse and Playboy magazines even published several black and white photographs of the singer naked, taken in the late 70s.
4. Britney Spears
Britney Spears was in 4th place in the ranking. Britney is recognized as the best-selling singer of the last decade in America. Despite the fact that Spears’ personal life has always aroused public interest and the singer herself has repeatedly found herself in scandalous situations, this does not prevent her from remaining one of the sexiest women in the world.
American actress, singer and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe, who regularly appears on lists of this kind, is in third place. A photograph of Marilyn Monroe graced the cover of the first issue of Playboy magazine.
American actress and sex symbol of the 1970s Raquel Welch takes an honorable second place on the list. She gained popularity in 1966 after her roles in the films “Fantastic Voyage” and “One Million Years BC.” Her good looks and fame landed her on the cover of Playboy in the 1970s, which in turn called Welch "the most desirable woman of the 1970s."