We are sure people will never agree on who the most gorgeous woman in history is. Let us not forget that this was the same question that allegedly started the Trojan War! However, there are a number of ladies who we bet you also find stunning. Here are our picks – we’ll let you pick out your own answer!
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is probably the best person to start this list with because we are all unanimously in awe of her beauty. Although she has not been around for a long time now, she remains an iconic person. We are still sad that she died half a century ago at only 36. Take a leaf from her book: “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
Marilyn Monroe
Natalie Wood
The Russian-American Natalie Wood has never been a stranger to the limelight because she has been acting since she was young. However, her true claim to fame would have to be her portrayal of Maureen O’Hara in Miracle on 34th Street. She was also in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story. She had been with the captain of the yacht, her co-star Christopher Walken, and her husband Robert Wagner when she died while in Santa Catalina for a vacation. She was 43 years old when she died. The case was reopened recently, with Wagner now a person of interest.
Natalie Wood
Elizabeth Taylor
We are sure this is one name you are familiar with. The British-American actress Elizabeth Taylor might have been born in London, although her family moved to California before World War Two broke out. Even when she was little, she was already so gorgeous her mother told her she could be a movie star. She was born with a genetic mutation that gave her two rows of eyelashes! She used to be a child star before she became one of the most prominent actresses in Hollywood. She has appeared in many projects, fought for Jewish advocacies, and promoted awareness of AIDS.
Elizabeth Taylor
Michelle Pfeiffer
In the ‘80s and ‘90s, no one could compare to Michelle Pfeiffer in the field of show business. She was beautiful, but let us not forget how talented she was at acting. In the beginning, she only ever pretty girl roles, although this all changed when she managed to snag a supporting role in Scarface during the late ‘70s. Needless to say, this role opened up more opportunities for her career growth. A contributor for Daily Telegraph explained that she has “the kind of beauty you find yourself involuntarily taking a moment to marvel at mid-conversation.”
Michelle Pfeiffer
Julie Gibson
Don’t you think that it is amazing how Julie Gibson is still alive and well at 105? She outlived most of her costars from the Golden Era despite being older than most of them. She is also among the last remaining people who got to work with The Three Stooges. Can you believe that she broke into the industry over eighty years ago? Whoa.
Julie Gibson
Charlize Theron
Actress Charlize Theron grew up on a South African farm. She did not have the easiest childhood, especially because her father was an alcoholic who ended up dead at the hands of her mother in the name of self-defense. She was originally a ballet dancer, although she had to quit the art when she got injured. It was only a matter of time before modeling scouts started to recruit her, although she became truly famous when she went into acting. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress as well.
Charlize Theron
Raquel Welch
Raquel Welch might have appeared in a number of films before she starred in One Million Years B.C., although it was the film that shot her into pop culture stardom. Aside from that, she also appeared in Bandolero! Bedazzled, 100 Rifles, and Legally Blonde. She was also given the “Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2001.
Raquel Welch
Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth basically spent all of her life in show business. She had been a dancer in New York before moving to California. During the ‘30s, she appeared in a number of dancing movies. The next decade gave her the chance to bring more serious characters to life. Sadly, the ‘50s had not been great to her in terms of her finances, mental health, and other personal problems. She passed away in 1987.
Rita Hayworth
Ursula Andress
Ursula Andress gets to call herself the first Bond girl! Of course, she earned this title when she starred in Dr. No opposite Sean Connery. She had a Swiss-German accent, which the editors dubbed over. At any rate, the popular actress would go on to model for Playboy magazine multiple times. When she was asked why she was fine with naked photos, she only said, “Because I’m beautiful.”
Ursula Andress
Catherine Deneuve
French actress Catherine Deneuve made it big on the international scene when she worked on Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, which is interesting because all the dialogue had been sung instead of spoken. She later appeared in Repulsion, which only made her more popular than she already was. In 1985, she got the opportunity to become the face of Marianne, the French symbol of liberty. She has recently spoken out against the #MeToo movement.
Catherine Deneuve
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret Olsson is a Swedish-American star who became very famous during the ‘60s and ‘70s. The versatile performer earned her big break when she worked as a recording artist in Bye Bye birdie. She is also known for her work in Who’s Tommy, Law and Order: SVU, and Ray Donovan. It has been half a century since she became famous, although there is no lack of love for this celebrity!
Ann-Margret
Vivien Leigh
There are many people on the list who are like Vivien Leigh in the sense that her beauty has made certain things hard for her. In fact, one director she worked with said that she is a “consummate actress, hampered by beauty.” She made a name for herself with her stellar performances in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. She died of tuberculosis in 1967. RIP.
Vivien Leigh
Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner had a southern accent so thick that MGM found her to be incomprehensible! Nonetheless, she worked hard, and they signed her. She worked for five years before she made her breakthrough with The Killers, which marked the start of her popularity. She enjoyed fifty years in the biz, although she suffered a number of health issues over the years. In 1990, the actress died of pneumonia.
Ava Gardner
Hedy Lamarr
We bet you will agree with us when we say that Hedy Lamarr is a fascinating woman! She was the first woman who depicted the female orgasm for the camera, but that is not all. During the Second World War, she also worked on a technique known as “frequency hopping”, which is useful when it comes to radio signal jamming and controlling torpedos. She patented it, and it is now used by the military.
Hedy Lamarr
Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate has a truly tragic story, doesn’t she? We are sure that people will never forget to associate her with the Manson family murders. When she was younger, she already got lots of attention for her beauty. She eventually made it big on the big screen, primarily in dramas and comedies. She later got married to Roman Polanski, whose child she had been carrying when she died.
Sharon Tate
Ingrid Bergman
Ingrid Bergman was best known for playing the female lead in Casablanca. In reality, she had already been enjoying a successful career in the Swedish and German film industry before then. She became so famous on an international level that a biographer said the actress is “arguably the most international star in the history of entertainment.” Meanwhile, Anatole Litvak said, “Through all her troubles she held to the conviction that she had been true to herself and it made her quite a person.”
Ingrid Bergman
Sophie Marceau
Sophie Marceau is an actress who became famous even though she was only a teenager. She got her big break in La Boum, which led to her work in numerous European films and eventually to work in Braveheart. She also starred in The World is Not Enough, a Bond film. Who would have thought she did not understand her appeal? She once lamented, “I’ve never really been beautiful. I’m photogenic…”
Sophie Marceau
Isabella Rossellini
Isabella Rossellini is the daughter of Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini, so it’s no wonder she made it to our list. She was a model and an actress. For 14 years, she served as a spokesmodel for Lancome. When it comes to acting, she is most famous for starring in Blue Velvet by David Lynch.
Isabella Rossellini
Nicola Cavanis
German-born Nicola Cavanis is a stunning model that has a large career ahead of her. Cavanis is only 21-years old and already has over 700,000 followers on Instagram. The stunning model has been modeling since 2012 and now posts an array of photos on her Instagram of both a professional and personal level.
Nicola Cavanis
Brigitte Bardot
Did you know that Brigitte Bardot had been a dancer before she became an actress? She starred in Robert Vadim’s controversial film Ang God Create Women, which made her even more famous. One American critic called her “undeniably a creation of superlative craftsmanship.”
Brigitte Bardot
Barbara Eden
There is a good chance that you recognize Barbara Eden because she played the lead role in I Dream of Jeannie. Apparently, the creators had been hoping to get a brunette actress for the part, although they ended up casting the actress because she was able to charm them so much!
Barbara Eden
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley first became famous when she began a relationship with Hugh Grant. She attended the premiere of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral in a Versace number with gold safety pins. In no time at all, she became a spokesmodel for Estee Lauder and went into acting as well.
Elizabeth Hurley
Anita Ekberg
Actress Anita Ekberg is best known for working on many European and American projects in the past. She was primarily based in Italy and made a name for herself when she starred in La Dolce Vita. She had been beautiful from the very beginning, so it makes sense that she worked as a model as well. In 1951, she even competed in Miss Universe although she did not speak English well.
Anita Ekberg
Lauren Bacall
It seems like Lauren Bacall had it all! She was a talented actress with a lovely voice and a seductive appearance. As a matter of fact, she even received an Academy Honorary Award, which was “in recognition of her central place in the Golden Age of motion pictures.” With her “cat-like grace, tawny blonde hair, and blue-green eyes”, it makes sense that she also made waves on the catwalk.
Lauren Bacall
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger started her career as a model during the ‘70s. However, it got even better for her when she moved to LA and began acting. She has starred in a number of television movies and went on to become a Bond girl in Never Say Never Again. It is pretty impressive that she still acts!
Kim Basinger
Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith is a businesswoman and actress who became famous when she portrayed Kelly Garrett in the TV version of Charlie’s Angels. She reprised the character once more for Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle She also starred in other films, TV shows, and miniseries along the way.
Jaclyn Smith
Barbara Parkins
Barbara Parkins moved to Los Angeles when she was only 16 years old. The young woman started dancing and singing for big stars in nightclubs. She made her debut in 20,000 Eyes and starred in the hit film Valley of the Dolls. She was later nominated for an Emmy Award too.
Barbara Parkins
Julie Ege
Julie Ege was only 15 years old when she began to model. She was also a beauty queen who ended up joining the Miss Norway and Miss Universe competitions. During the ‘60s, she was already bagging small roles. She is best known for the comedy movie Up Pompeii, however.
Julie Ege
Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren became famous when she went into acting. She is easily the most adored star in all of Italy. At the age of 14, she got to launch her career and still acts to this day. Some of the projects she has worked on are The Pride and the Passion, A Countess from Hong Kong, and Grumpier Old Men.
Sophia Loren
Jane Birkin
We are sure that many people are unaware that Jane Birkin is English, not French. The actress would shot into fame thanks to her relationship with Serge Gainsbourg. They eventually went their own ways, but she was still able to make it big in the industry. She is so iconic that Hermes named a bag after her.
Jane Birkin
Britt Ekland
Britt Ekland saw plenty of success back in the ‘60s. It was in this decade that she got to work on The Night They Raided Minsky’s and Get Carter. She was also in the Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. She shot into fame some more thanks to her romance with Peter Sellers.
Britt Ekland
Loretta Young
Loretta Young has a long career to her name since she began to act at the tender age of two or three. Over the years, she has received Oscar nominations for her work on The Farmer’s Daughter and Come to the Stable. She and Grant Withers were also married for a year before she moved onto Spencer Tracy.
Loretta Young
Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset has appeared in many movies ever since the ‘60s. The actress was able to snag serious roles eventually, although her true claim to fame would be the wet white shirt scene in The Deep. In fact, people believe this was how wet T-shirt contests became popularized!
Jacqueline Bisset
Grace Kelly
Can you believe that Grace Kelly was only in the industry for five years before she wed Prince Rainier III of Monaco and retired from acting? Her career might have been short, but we all know she remains famous until now. She stopped acting after her wedding, which granted her the opportunity to put her attention on art promotion and charity work instead. She died in a tragic car crash, unfortunately.
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
We are sure you know who Audrey Hepburn is! This beautiful and talented lady got her start when she starred in Roman Holiday. Even though it was her debut, she was able to win an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for it. Of course, she went on to star in more films and also worked on a number of important causes. She passed away after fighting abdominal cancer in 1993.
Audrey Hepburn
Kim Novak
When Columbia Pictures recruited Kim Novak, they were hoping she would compete with Marilyn Monroe and serve as a replacement for Rita Hayworth. The actress became famous after working on Vertigo but only acted so often since the ‘60s. She quit acting in the ‘90s and recently lived through breast cancer.
Kim Novak
Claudia Cardinale
Claudia Cardinale got to launch her career when she won the “Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia” contest, which gave her the opportunity to go to Italy. She did not know Italian, although this did not stop her from landing modeling and acting jobs. She is passionate about women’s rights as well!
Claudia Cardinale
Beyonce Knowles
We are sure that you know who Beyonce Knowles is! The Queen of Pop is a wildly successful actress, singer, and songwriter. She also married Jay-Z. She got her start as a member of Destiny’s Child but earned more popularity when she launched her solo career. She has won many awards over the years.
Beyonce Knowles
Jean Shrimpton
Jean Shrimpton is considered by some to be among the first wave of supermodels. It is common sense that she will be on the list! The talented model has appeared in Time, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Harper’s Bazaar in the past. She is now 76 years old.
Jean Shrimpton
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model who got her start when she was only 14 years old! It is pretty interesting that she was discovered at the JFK airport by Storm Model Management founder Sarah Doukas. She is also a businesswoman and fashion editor.
Kate Moss
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is not only an actress and model, but she is a singer as well. She has appeared in numerous films like Lost in Translation, Match Point, and Girl with a Pearl Earring. She has four Golden Globe nominations – we are sure she will win one any time now!
Scarlett Johansson
Megan Fox
In 2001, Megan Fox broke into the acting industry and took on small film and TV roles. She has worked on Hope & Faith and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, although what truly made her famous was her role in Transformers.
Megan Fox
Kate Upton
Kate Upton was hailed “Rookie of the Year” after she posed for the swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated in 2011. She also worked on the 2012 and 2013 editions of the magazine. Aside from that, she was also featured in the centennial anniversary Vanity Fair edition.
Kate Upton
Halle Berry
There are lots of aspiring African-American actresses who look up to Halle Berry because of how far she has come. She has an Academy Award to her name and has worked on projects like Monster Ball, Swordfish, Die Another Day, and Gothika in the past.
Halle Berry
Adriana Lima
We are sure you expected to find Adriana Lima on this list at one point or another. The Brazilian supermodel has been a Victoria’s Secret Angel for nearly two decades now. She was also a Maybelline cosmetics spokesperson for a number of years. She has a current net worth of $85 million.
Adriana Lima
Zoe Soldana
Zoe Saldana got her start by performing on stage. She made her debut in 1999, although her big break came with Center Stage. She has worked on other popular films such as Avatar and Avengers: Endgame as well.
Zoe Soldana
Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot is an Israeli model and actress who used to work as a combat instructor in the military. She was also a beauty queen in the past. However, she was launched into global stardom when she played Wonder Woman.
Gal Gadot
Lynda Carter
Of course, let us not forget about the first person to portray Wonder Woman. Lynda Carter is a model, singer, actress, beauty queen, and LGBT activist. What an iconic woman she is! She is 67 years old.
Lynda Carter
Nicole Scherzinger
The talented Nicole Scherzinger has worked with groups Days of the New, Eden’s Crush, and The Pussycat Dolls over the years. This dancer, actress, and TV figure has also worked on The X Factor USA.
Nicole Scherzinger
Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford is probably one of the most popular models in the entire world. With her mole right above her lip, she was recruited by Storm Model Agency. Apart from her work on the catwalk, she is also focused on leukemia-related charity work.
Cindy Crawford
Brooke Shields
Did you know that Brooke Shields had been a 12-year-old child model when she starred in the highly controversial Pretty Baby? Whoa. She had been romantically involved with Andre Agassi and is now married to Chris Henchy, the father of her two kids.
Brooke Shields
Elisabeth Shue
Elisabeth Shue is best known for starring in The Karate Kid, but let us not forget that she was also in Cocktail and the Back to the Future sequels. She has received nominations for a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar in the past!
Elisabeth Shue
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson is an actress and model best known for starring in the TV show Baywatch, which was extremely popular in the ‘90s. The bombshell is a fierce animal rights activist on top of that.
Pamela Anderson
Catherine Bell
If you used to watch JAG, we are sure you know that Catherine Bell played Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie on the show. Aside from that, she also starred in Army Wives and The Good Witch.
Catherine Bell
Olivia Newton-John
If you tell us that you do not know Olivia Newton-John, you are much too young. The English-Australian actress is also a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and activist. She has shown us that beauty, brains, and talent can all come in one beautiful package.
Olivia Newton John
Rihanna
Rihanna comes from the Caribbean and made a name for herself as an incredibly successful performer. She has dabbled in various musical styles and industries over the years. We cannot wait to see what she does next!
Rihanna
Caroline Munro
Actress Caroline Munro has worked on a number of action, horror, and sci-fi movies over the years. She is now 70 years old. Maybe you recall her from The Spy Who Loved Me and Starcrash.
Caroline Munro
Lisa Bonet
Lisa Bonet is now 50 years old. She is most popular for playing Denise Huxtable in both The Cosby Show and A Different World. Her last film credit was for Ray Donovan. The beautiful actress is married to Jason Momoa.
Lisa Bonet
Loretta Swit
We bet you remember Loretta Swit, who is also known as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan from M.A.S.H. She did not act a lot after the end of the show. However, she does run a jewelry line of her own and raises money for animal rights.
Loretta Swit
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Jeanne Tripplehorn made her debut in Basic Instinct, which helped her get more work. She also starred in big movies such as Waterworld. She currently stars in the long-running police procedural drama Criminal Minds as well.
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner made a name for herself when she played Jaime Sommers in The Bionic Woman. She became highly famous then and even took home an Emmy award for this role! You might also remember her from Grey’s Anatomy.
Lindsay Wagner
Catherine Bach
We all know what the daisy duke look is, but did you know that it is Catherine Bach who made it big? It all started when she played Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard!
Catherine Bach
Phoebe Cates
Phoebe Cates made a name for herself when she starred in a number of ‘80s films. A lot of her fans were devastated when she quit acting in 1991. However, she did appear in The Anniversary Party!
Phoebe Cates
Ali Macgraw
Even though Ali MacGraw has a long list of acting credits, no other movie has ever topped Love Story for her. The actress has remained beautiful even though she is no longer in her peak!
ALI MACGRAW, 79 YEARS OLD
Kelly LeBrock
Kelly LeBrock began to model at 16 years old. She worked for many magazines and fashion spreads. In the ‘80s, she usually played the “perfect” woman on the big screen. She made her comeback in 2013.
Kelly LeBrock
Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis is an actress who is best known for starring in the following films back in the ‘80s: Top Gun, The Accused, and Witness. She currently stars in Mother of All Secrets as well!
Kelly McGillis
Lisa Whelchel
How is it possible that Lisa Whelchel still looks this good? The actress made a name for herself when she starred in The Facts of Life and The Mickey Mouse Club. She is now a motivational speaker.
Lisa Whelchel
Claudia Wells
Claudia Wells made it big back in the ‘80s when she brought Jennifer to life in Back to the Future. However, she opted out of the sequels after learning that her mother had breast cancer.
Claudia Wells
Julia Roberts
Can you believe that the beautiful Julia Roberts is 50 years old now? She got her start back in 1986. However, her claim to fame was Pretty Woman. She boasts of a number of awards as well.
Julia Roberts
Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal is not only a beautiful lady but also a charitable one. She is most famous for working on the soap opera Dallas. The lovely lady is now a busy but highly successful entrepreneur.
Victoria Principal
Nicole Eggert
Nicole Eggert was only eight when she snagged a part in Rich and Famous. She would later go on to star in Baywatch and Charles in Charge. Perhaps you also remember her from a number of Lifetime Christmas movies.
Nicole Eggert
Kylie Minogue
Most people just call the singer, actress, dancer, and philanthropist by her first name. She started out in the soap opera Neighbours. She has been called the “Goddess of Pop” and “Princess of Pop” in the past.
Kylie Minogue
Lola Falana
Lola Falana is an actress, dancer, and singer who wowed all of us from 1964 to 1997. Even though she is a talented actress, she had to deal with multiple sclerosis. It’s a good thing she found relief in her faith.
Lola Falana
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith made her debut in 1969, although she only made it big in 1984 after she worked on a film called Body Double. She has since worked on a number of films and television shows.
Melanie Griffith
Alyssa Milano
We are sure that you know Alyssa Milano from any of the following: Charmed, Melrose Place, My Name is Earl, and Who’s the Boss. This lovely and talented woman has worked as a singer, activist, actress, and producer.
Alyssa Milano
Demi Moore
Demi Moore is so popular that we are sure you already know a lot of things about her. The actress has been making waves since 1981, and not once has she slowed down! What a legend.
Demi Moore
Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson is now 56 years old. She made a name for herself when she starred in Back to the Future and Caroline in the City. She has worked as a TV producer and director too.
Lea Thompson
Diane Lane
Diane Lane began to act in 1971. She is most famous for starring in A Perfect Storm, The Outsiders, Unfaithful, and Under the Tuscan Sun. It is also interesting to learn that she played Martha Kent in a number of films!
Diane Lane
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen started out as a model. However, she entered mainstream consciousness when she played Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell. She has since starred in other films and shows. She even hosted her own cooking show!
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Elizabeth Berkley
It was only a matter of time before we got to Elizabeth Berkley, best known for playing Jessie Spano in Saved By The Bell. The actress continues to be active in Hollywood to this day as well.
Elizabeth Berkley
Lori Singer
Lori Singer established herself in the industry when she starred in Footloose and Fame. Did you know that she went to Juilliard for the cello as well? She’s so fascinating! She was also the executive producer of Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God.
Lori Singer
Bo Derek
The gorgeous Bo Derek got her big break when she starred in the film 10. She became a big sex symbol during the ‘80s. Every now and then, she appears in documentaries, TV shows, and films.
Bo Derek
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate played Kelly Bundy on the hilarious sitcom Married… with Children. She went on to create a great career for herself in both the big and the small screens. We are glad for her!
Christina Applegate
Barbara Hershey
Barbara Hershey was only 17 when she started acting in 1965. Even so, she only made it big in the ‘80s. Some projects she worked on are The X-Files and The Last Temptation of Christ.
Barbara Hershey
Sigourney Weaver
Did you know that Sigourney Weaver used to go by Susan Alexandra Weaver? Now 68 years old, she got her start in Annie Hall. She became super famous after working on Alien, however. She has also worked as a film producer and on the Broadway stage.
Sigourney Weaver
Barbi Benton
Did you know that Barbi Benton began modeling at 16 but already appeared in Playboy just two years later? When it comes to acting, this lovely lady is best known for appearing in Hee Haw.
Barbi Benton
Erika Eleniak
Let us now move on to the model and actress Erika Eleniak. There was no way she would not have been here. This actress and model is best known for working on the TV shows Baywatch and Desperate Housewives.
Erika Eleniak
Winona Ryder
We are sure there are a few women who can compete with Winona Ryder during the ‘80s and ‘90s. She is best known for her work in Little Women, Beetlejuice, and Heathers. Recently, she has made her comeback with Stranger Things.
Winona Ryder
Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner is yet another actress with a distinctive raspy voice. She made her mark with Body Heat and even won two Golden Globes at some point in her career. She is now more focused on voice acting and theater performances.
Kathleen Turner
Suzanne Somers
Suzanne Somers is probably most popular for playing Carol Foster Lambert on Step by Step and Chrissy Snow on Three’s Company. Aside from acting, this beautiful woman has also written self-help books in the past.
Suzanne Somers
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
We are sure that it comes as no surprise to find Aishwarya Rai here! No list like this one would be complete without her. She went into modeling when she was in college and became Miss World in 1994. She later starred in Bollywood movies. Derek Elley said she boasts of a “delicately sensual presence and physical grace”.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan