Although beauty usually lies in the eyes of the beholder, there are some women who everyone unanimously agrees are simply stunning! The women that we have listed below are not only head turners; they are also over achievers in their respective professions. The charming auras they emit every time they bless commoners with their presence must also not be undermined. Without further ado, here are the prettiest women in the world.
- Deepika Padukone
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Deepika Padukone
Date of Birth: January 5, 1986
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height: 1.74 m
There is no denying that the reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, is worth her salt as an actor. She is most prominent for her phenomenal performances in the movies Piku, Bajirao Mastani and Om Shanti Om. In addition to starring in Bollywood movies, she has also enacted stellar scenes in the Hollywood movie, xXx: Return of Xander Cage. The actress maintains her enviable figure by regularly performing yoga exercises. She also does light weight training and pilates every day to enhance her stamina, strength and stability.
- Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Date of Birth: November 22, 1984
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, U.S
Height: 1.6 m
Scarlett Johansson dons the hat of an actress and is renowned for her portrayal of the character, Black Widow, in Marvel´s Cinematic Universe. In addition to that, she is also known for her performances in Lucy, Vicki Cristina Barcelona, and Don Jon etc. However, it was her role in Lost in Translation that truly catapulted her into superstardom. For her performance in the movie, she was bestowed upon with a BAFTA and was even nominated for a Golden Globe. So, how does she stay in fine fettle? Well, she religiously follows a vegan diet, focusing on consuming several small meals instead of large ones. What about her workout routine? Well, she has been quoted as saying, ¨I´m not a fan of cardio, I like lifting weights. To be honest, I work out like a guy!¨
- Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles
Date of Birth: September 4, 1981
Place of Birth: Houstan, Texas, U.S
Height: 1.69 m
There is no denying that Beyonce Knowles is a global icon. The singer-songwriter and actress has won 22 Grammy Awards in her career thus far, making her the second-most awarded woman in Grammy history. The stunning Beyonce definitely doesn’t lack in the talent department; her dancing skills and outstanding vocal range are second to none. Despite being the mother of three children, she still boasts of an enviable figure. In order to keep her body in fine shape and build her endurance, Beyonce regularly boxes and does swing weighted rope exercises. She also does plenty of sprint exercises.
- Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot
Date of Birth: April 30, 1985
Place of Birth: Israel
Height: 1.78 m
The world is fascinated by Gal Gadot, and why shouldn´t that be the case? The actress, of Wonder Woman fame, hails from Israel and is widely regarded as one of the sexiest women in the world. Were you aware of the fact that she was five months pregnant during reshoots of the action movie, Wonder Woman? In order to prepare for her role in the aforementioned movie, the actress did plenty of cardio exercises and weight training. She also primarily focused on eating green veggies and protein. She must be lauded for not letting her condition stop her from enacting stellar action scenes. She has also showcased her acting chops in the Fast and Furious movie franchise.
- Emma Watson
Emma Watson
Date of Birth: April 15, 1990
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Height: 1.65 m
Emma Watson initially shot to fame portraying the character of Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film franchise. She has also showcased her acting prowess in the movies, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Noah, and The Beauty and the Beast. Emma Watson is also a graduate of the esteemed Brown University. So, how does she keep herself fit? Well, her exercise regimen is largely focused on the ¨Three S´s, ¨ which are strength, stretching and stillness. She also performs yoga exercises.
- Sofia Vergara
Sofia Vergara
Date of Birth: July 10, 1972
Place of Birth: Colombia
Height: 1.7 m
Sofia Vergara oozes sex appeal and she is widely known for her portrayal of the character, Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, on the ABC comedy series, Modern Family. For her role in the aforementioned series, she has been nominated for 4 Golden Globe awards. Before finding her niche in the acting scene, Sofia earned her livelihood as a model. She was initially discovered by a photographer while walking on a beach in Colombia. In order to accentuate her voluptuous figure, the actress regularly performs squats and multi-joint exercises.
- Dakota Johnson
Dakota Johnson
Date of Birth: October 4, 1989
Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, United States
Height: 1.71 m
Dakota Johnson was named Miss Golden Globe in 2006 and rightly so. Although the actress made her film debut at the tender age of nine, it was her portrayal of the character, Anastasia Steele, in the movie, Fifty Shades of Grey, which truly catapulted her into superstardom. In order to prepare for the aforementioned role, Dakota Johnson focused on fluid, elongating exercises and multi-joint exercises. When she has time to spare, the actress focuses on matters related to animal rights.
- Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke
Date of Birth: October 23, 1986
Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
Height: 1.57 m
Emilia Clarke is renowned globally for her portrayal of the character, Danaerys Targaryen, on the widely successful series, Game of Thrones. She will next be seen as the female protagonist in the upcoming Star Wars Han Solo Anthology Film. So, what does she do to keep herself fit? Well, she keeps herself in fine condition by following the clean and lean approach—an approach that largely focuses on consuming nourishing diet and performing regular exercise.
- Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Date of Birth: November 17, 1978
Place of Birth: London, Canada
Height: 1.63 m
What is it about Rachel McAdams that makes her so irresistible? Is it her dimples? Is it her figure? And, how does she maintain her appearance? Well, in order to maintain her figure, Rachel McAdams largely performs high-intensity exercise routines that focus on metabolic conditioning. The actress is most prominently known for her roles in The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, The Family Stone, and Mean Girls etc.
- Lupita Nyong´o
Lupita Nyong’o
Date of Birth: March 1, 1983
Place of Birth: Mexico
Height: 1.65 m
Lupita grabbed headlines when she won the coveted Academy Award for her stellar performance in her first feature film, 12 Years a Slave. She is also renowned for writing, directing and producing the documentary, In My Genes. Born in Mexica, Lupita Nyong´o initially made her debut in the short film, East River. For her health and well-being, Lupita regularly performs cardiovascular exercises, yoga, and weight lifting etc.
- Cobie Smulders
Cobie Smulders
Date of Birth: April 3, 1982
Place of Birth: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height: 1.73 m
Cobie Smulders gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of the character, Robin Scherbatsky, on the sitcom, How I Met Your Mother. Her performances in the aforementioned series opened many doors for her and she was also able to make her transition to the big screen. Some of the movies she has acted in include The Intervention, Delivery Man, The Avengers, and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back etc. In order to stay fit and in fine fettle, Cobie performs pilates, plank, and sit ups.
- Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis
Date of Birth: August 14, 1983
Place of Birth: Chernivsti, Ukraine
Height: 1.63 m
Mila Kunis dons the hat of an actress; she has been active in the entertainment business since she was 15 years old. Her first major role saw her playing the role of Jackie Burkhart in the TV series, That 70s Show. She is also renowned for lending her voice to the Family Guy character, Meg Griffin. The actress reached the pinnacle moment in her career when she was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in Black Swan. In order to keep herself fit, she regularly takes yoga and pilates classes.
- Nina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev
Date of Birth: January 9, 1989
Place of Birth: Sofia, Bulgaria
Height: 1.7 m
We simply can´t stop admiring Nina Dobrev now, can we? It wouldn´t be far-fetched to state that the actress is every guy´s ultimate fantasy. So, how does she ensure that her body is always in top condition? Well, she regularly performs planks, push-ups, sit ups and plays volleyball. In order to keep herself rejuvenated at all times, she regularly consumes Herbalife shakes. Nina Dobrev is largely known for her portrayal of the character, Elena Gilbert, on the supernatural drama, The Vampire Diaries.
- Irina Shayk
Irina Shayk
Date of Birth: January 6, 1986
Place of Birth: Yemanzhelinsk, Russia
Height: 1.78 m
Irina Shayk is a model by profession and she definitely boasts of all the goods that can make any guy go weak at the knees. She initially gained prominence after becoming the exclusive face on Intimissimi lingerie. In the past, the model has also walked the runway for esteemed brands such as Givenchy, Versace, and Marc Jacobs. What does Irina Shayk eat to maintain her figure? She feasts on clean foods such as salads and soups to ensure her stomach remains flat. And, for her exercise routine, she does boxing and jiu jitsu.
- Nargis Fakhri
Nargis Fakhri
Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
Place of Birth: Queens, New York, U.S
Height: 1.75 m
Hailing from the big apple, Nargis Fakhri is a famous personality in the realm of Bollywood. She initially started her professional career as a model, even appearing as a contestant on America´s Next Top Model. She then made her acting debut in the 2011 Bollywood movie, Rockstar. Boasting of a degree in Psychology and Fine Arts, Nargis is truly the epitome of beauty with brains. The actress largely attends Zumba and Yoga classes to keep herself fit.
- Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Date of Birth: March 26, 1985
Place of Birth: Teddington, United Kingdom
Height: 1.7 m
Born in Teddington, United Kingdom, Keira Knightley made her film debut back in 1995. Since then, she has starred in a host of movies including Bend it like Beckham and Pride and Prejudice etc. However, she is most prominent for her role in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. Her other talents include drawing, ballet dancing, and playing the flute and guitar.
- Allison Williams
Allison Williams
Date of Birth: April 13, 1988
Place of Birth: Connecticut, United States
Height: 1.67 m
Allison Williams is worth her salt as an actress and she is famous for her role of Marnie Michaels in the HBO series, Girls. The actress also holds an English degree from the esteemed Yale University. In the past, the actress has mentioned that she always wanted to become an actress since childhood. She was most recently seen in the critically acclaimed thriller, Get Out.
- Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr
Date of Birth: April 20, 1983
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
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Height: 1.75 m
Hailing from the land down under, Miranda Kerr is an internationally renowned model and was the first Victoria´s Secret model from Australia. She was only 13 years old when she began her modelling career. She grabbed headlines all over when she was proclaimed the second highest earning model in the year 2013 by Forbes magazine. Miranda Kerr has also penned a book titled, Treasure Yourself—Power Thoughts for my Generation.
- Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario
Date of Birth: March 16, 1986
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Height: 1.73 m
Alexandra Daddario has the eyes of an angel, doesn´t she? The actress is of English, Irish, Italian, and Czech descent; she initially gained headlines for her role in the Percy Jackson film franchise. In addition to that, she has also made notable appearances in the TV series such as True Detective, American Horror Story: Hotel. She was last seen in the movie, Baywatch.
- Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence
Date of Birth: August 15, 1990
Place of Birth: Indian Hills, Kentucky, United States
Height: 1.75 m
Jennifer Lawrence is an Academy Award winning actress! She received the prestigious award for her phenomenal acting display in the movie, Silver Linings Playbook. In addition to that, she is also widely known for her performances in movies such as The Hunger Game series, X-Men series, Passengers etc. When she was initially rejected for her role in Winter´s Bone for being ¨too pretty,¨ the actress walked in snow for 13 blocks and auditioned again without washing her hair for a week. She then landed the part and also received an Oscar nod for her role.
- Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz
Date of Birth: December 1, 1988
Place of Birth: Venice, Los Angeles, California, U.S
Height: 1.57 m
Zoe Kravitz dons the hat of an actress, model and singer. She is the daughter of the actress, Lisa Bonet, and the musician, Lenny Kravitz. The actress has already cemented her place in Hollywood with stellar performances in movies such as The Divergent film series, No Reservations and Mad Max etc. In addition to acting, she also serves as the lead singer of the band, Elevator Fight.
- Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard
Date of Birth: September 30, 1975
Place of Birth: Paris, France
Height: 1.69 m
Where do we start with Marion Cotillard? Not only is she beautiful, she is also talented beyond belief. Back in 2008, she received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her phenomenal performance in La Vie En Rose. Hailing from France, the actress has done well to establish herself in Hollywood. Marion initially started her acting career performing in theaters and starring in TV shows. Her acting career in the movie industry only took off in the mid-90s.
- Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried
Date of Birth: December 3, 1985
Place of Birth: Pennsylvania, United States
Height: 1.59 m
Amanda Seyfried initially made her film debut in the largely successful teen comedy, Mean Girls. However, before she hit the big screen, Amanda worked as a model, making her modeling debut at the tender age of 11. She is also recognized for her work in the movies, Dear John, Les Miserables and Mamma Mia. The actress is also widely known for being an animal lover; she even has a beautiful dog named Finn.
- Adriana Lima
Adriana Lima
Date of Birth: June 12, 1981
Place of Birth: Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Height: 1.78 m
Hailing from Brazil, Adriana Lima excels as an actress and model. With an estimated net worth of around $65 million, Adriana definitely has the money to afford all the amenities money can buy. The model has been popular ever since making her debut as a Victoria´s Secret angel in 1999. She enjoys lucrative sponsorship deals with clothing brands such as Desigual, Calzedonia, and Sportmax. She was previously married to the former NBA star, Marko Jaric.
- Nathalie Emmanuel
Nathalie Emmanuel
Date of Birth: March 2, 1989
Place of Birth: Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom
Height: 1.7 m
Nathalie Emmanuel initially shot to fame portraying the character of Missandei in the HBO fantasy series, Game of Thrones. Through her performance, she was able to capture the eyes of many casting directors, allowing her to land meaty roles in the movie The Maze Runner and the Fast and Furious film franchise. The actress began her on-screen career starring as Sasha Valentine in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks.
- Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor
Date of Birth: June 9, 1985
Place of Birth: Mumbai, India
Height: 1.77 m
Sonam Kapoor is a household name in the Bollywood film industry. She is mostly renowned for her roles in the movies Neerja, Delhi 6 and Ranjhana. However, it is her role in Neerja that truly made her a critic favorite; she was even bestowed upon with the National Film Award for her performance in Neerja. Apart from acting, Sonam also holds keen interests in reading, shopping and playing video games. The actress also holds a degree in Politics and Economics. Is there anything that the girl can´t do?
- Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart
Date of Birth: April 9, 1990
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S
Height: 1.65 m
Kristen Stewart has a litany of awards in her trophy cabinet including a Milano Film Festival award, Cesar award and a BAFTA Rising Star Award. Since her acting debut in 1999, Kristen has done well to establish herself in the international scene by acting in movies such as Clouds of Sils Maria, Personal Shopper, and Still Alice. However, she is mostly prominent for her performance as Bella Swan in the Twilight Saga movies. What else is Kristen good at? Well, she also plays the electric guitar and trumpet exceptionally well.
- Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel
Date of Birth: January 17, 1980
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, U.S
Height: 1.68 m
Born in Los Angeles, California, Zooey Deschanel is recognized for her distinct blue eyes. She is also renowned globally for her portrayal of the character of Jessica Day on the hit sitcom, New Girl, where she also serves as the producer. She initially shot to fame with her role in the 2009 romcom, 500 Days of Summer. What else does she hold interest in? Well, apart from acting, Zooey Deschanel also loves writing music.
- Shay Mitchell
Shay Mitchell
Date of Birth: April 10, 1987
Place of Birth: Mississauga, Canada
Height: 1.71 m
Shay Mitchell is a woman of many trades. She is an actress, model, author and an entrepreneur. The phenomenal woman is of Filipino and Irish descent and is recognized globally for her portrayal of the character, Emily Fields, in the successful TV show, Pretty Little Liars. She was initially given the nickname, Shay, for her obsession over Jennifer Lopez. The actress always wanted to pursue acting from a tender age and she must be lauded for realizing her dreams.
- Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Date of Birth: June 9, 1981
Place of Birth: Jerusalem, Israel
Height: 1.6 m
Natalie Portman reached the pinnacle moment in her career back in 2011 when she was bestowed upon with a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her outstanding performance in the critically acclaimed movie, Black Swan. She also holds a degree in Psychology from the esteemed Harvard University. According to the educated actress, ¨your inexperience is an asset in that it will make you think in original, unconventional ways.¨ She advises young minds to accept their lack of knowledge and use it as an asset.
- Nazanin Boniadi
Nazanin Boniadi
Date of Birth: May 22, 1980
Place of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Height: 1.62 m
The Iranian born British-American actress, Nazanin Boniadi, is certainly a stunner, isn’t she? Before taking the acting route in 2006, Nazanin initially followed the career path of Science, dreaming of becoming a scientist. The actress is largely renowned for her appearances on the TV series, General Hospital, How I Met Your Mother, Homeland, and Scandal etc. She has also appeared in films such as Iron Man, The Next Three Days and Ben-Hur.
- Penelope Cruz
Penelope Cruz
Date of Birth: April 28, 1974
Place of Birth: Alcobendas, Spain
Height: 1.68 m
We wouldn´t dare to exclude Penelope Cruz from this list! The actress hails from Spain and is renowned for her acting displays in movies such as Vanilla Sky, All the Pretty Horses, Gothika, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona etc. However, she is mostly recognized for her Oscar-winning performance in Vicky Cristina Barcelona. Penelope Cruz worked as a model prior to her acting career; during the time, she even managed to land contracts with fashion giants such as Loreal, Ralph Lauren, and Mango etc.
- Emma Stone
Emma Stone
Date of Birth: November 6, 1988
Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A
Height: 1.68 m
Emma Stone is an Academy Award winning actress; she won the coveted award for her role in La La Land. She was also bestowed upon with 3 Screen Actor Guild Awards and a BAFTA award for her performance. In the past, she has also showcased her phenomenal acting talents in movies such as Birdman, The Amazing Spiderman, Easy A and many others. She wants everyone to stay irrepressibly true to themselves and be tenacious about finding ways to manifest the truest form of themselves.
- Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie
Date of Birth: July 2, 1990
Place of Birth: Dalby, Australia
Height: 1.68 m
You didn´t expect us to make this list and not include Margot Robbie now, did you? Well, she deserves her spot on this list because she is simply drop-dead gorgeous! Calling her a bombshell would truly be an understatement! The actress initially shot to fame with her role in Martin Scorsese´s The Wolf of Wall Street. She then went on to appear in the blockbuster, Suicide Squad, in 2016. The actress also landed the role of Jane in 2016´s The Legend of Tarzan.
- Jessica Jung
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Jessica Jung
Date of Birth: April 18, 1989
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California
Height: 1.63 m
Jessica Jung dons the hat of a singer, actress, and entrepreneur. Currently based in South Korea, she initially shot to fame as a member of the K-Pop girl group, Girls Generation. Currently, she serves as a fashion designer for her own brand, Blanc and Eclare. In order to keep herself fit, she largely focuses on eating healthy food avoiding foods such as eggs, bacon and French fries.
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