Classic beauties

The Changeling star has been awarded the title of Most Beautiful Women in the World several times throughout recent years, including in Vanity Fair’s recent online poll and a list published in Who! magazine.

Grace Kelly (later Grace, Princess of Monaco) was an Academy Award-winning American actress but also a hugely popular fashion and beauty icon in the 1950s.

One of the most classically beautiful and talented actresses of today, Australian-born Cate Blanchett has won multiple acting awards and came to international attention in the 1998 film Elizabeth.

Freida is an Indian actress and professional model, having appeared in runway shows and on numerous magazine covers throughout her career. The stunning actress shot to international stardom following her performance as Latika in the Academy Award winning film, Slumdog Millionaire.

An icon for both her individual style and her classic beauty, Audrey Hepburn was one of the most successful film actresses in the world. In 1999, she was ranked as the third greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute.

Beautiful Catherine Deneuve was considered to be the muse of designer Yves Saint Laurent, and was the face of Chanel No. 5 in the 1970s. The American press, captivated by her charm, nominated her as the world’s most elegant woman in the world.

Helena Christensen is considered to be one of the more prominent models of the 1990s, having appeared on many magazine covers and in fashion campaigns. She stepped into the limelight in 1986 by claiming the title of Miss Denmark at age 18, and representing her country at the Miss Universe pageant. She left her home soon afterwards to pursue modeling in Paris.

British-born Elizabeth Taylor is known for her extraordinary beauty almost as much as her incredible talent as an actress.

British beauty Julie Christie was a pop icon of the “swinging London” era of the 1960s, won several acting awards including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award, and dated Warren Beatty in the early seventies.

Princess Diana was often said to be the most photographed person in the world, appearing on the cover of People magazine more than anyone else. It is felt by many that Diana epitomised feminine beauty, innocence and glamour.

Portman, who is half Israeli, half American, is one of Hollywood’s most classically beautiful actresses, and has stated that she would “rather be smart than be a movie star.” Proving she has the brains as well as the beauty, Natalie completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Harvard College while she was working on the Star Wars films.

Stunning American model Christy Turlington is best known for representing Calvin Klein from 1987-2007. She has also worked on dozens of campaigns including Maybelline Cosmetics and Versace.

The Academy Award-winning Italian film actress is widely considered to be the most popular Italian actress of her time, however is also famous for being a major international sex symbol and beauty icon.

The true Australian beauty queen, Jennifer Hawkins is best known as Miss Universe 2004 and the face of Australian department store Myer.

A true English rose, actress Kate Winslet has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful women by a number of polls both in the UK and internationally.

As one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe is often depicted in popular culture as the ultimate sex symbol and one of the classic beauties of her time.

Catherine Zeta Jones’ Welsh and exotic looks have made her one of the classic beauties of our time.

Traditionally beautiful, Sarah is a former fashion model, and has appeared in campaigns for Revlon, Ralph Lauren, Yves Saint Laurent and Estee Lauder, as well as the 1999 and 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues.

Julianne Moore has been voted one of the world’s most beautiful women by several publications over the years, and turning 40 seems to have done nothing to diminish her luster.

Stunning Liv Tyler began a career in modeling at the age of 14, but after less than a year decided to focus on acting.

Welch became one of the leading sex symbols of the 1960s and 1970s. Her most memorable publicity still for One Million Years B.C. became a bestselling – and now iconic – poster. Playboy called her the “Most Desired Woman” of the 1970s.

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Megan Gale is of half-British, half-Polynesian heritage and has been described in an article as “Italy’s hottest star since Sophia Loren”.

Rita Hayworth shot to fame during the 1940s not only as one of the era’s top musical stars, but also as a defining sex symbol and beauty icon.

The strikingly beautiful American film actress is also a former child model. Although she has been working in the film industry since she was a teenager, she did not receive wide exposure for her work until the 2001 biopic A Beautiful Mind, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Who’s missing from this slideshow? Or who shouldn’t be here? Tell us what you think…