TOP 50 most beautiful women in the world [2016].

50  SANDRA BULLOCK

American actress

The owner of a star on the Hollywood walk of fame Sandra Bullock became famous thanks to the movie "Miss Congeniality", which grossed $ 200 million, and Sandra was nominated for the award "Golden globe" for the role of Gracie HART. In 2013, came just two films with Sandra bullock in the title role — "Cops in skirts" and "gravity". Unlike the first film, where she played Comedy role of special agent Sarah, in the second she played a dramatic role of astronaut Ryan stone, caught in a hopeless situation in space after the ship collides with space debris. Critics found the "Gravity" one of the best films of 2013, and work bullock — the strongest in her career. The actress was nominated for an Oscar, Golden globe and BAFTA.

49 CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

American actress

Christina is famous due to its role as Joan Holloway in "Mad men," for which the actress received three nominations for the award "Emmy". It is a childhood dream to play in the Tim Burton movie. Extravagant and self-confident Christina Hendricks in 2010 was the "sexiest woman in the world" and "face and body" one of the trendiest brands — Vivienne Westwood. And despite the fact that her figure doesn't fit the model parameters, and the type of female figure — an hourglass. Another interesting fact of her life is that Christina is not interested to have children.

48 CATHERINE ELIZABETH MIDDLETON

the Duchess of Cambridge

Wife of William Duke of Cambridge born January 9 1982 in reading in the English County of Berkshire in the family of Michael Francis Middleton and his wife Carole Elizabeth (née goldsmith. Until the age of 13, Kate studied at the school of St Andrews in Wiltshire, and then continued his studies at Marlborough. In 2001, Middleton met Prince William. At the Duchess of Catherine "mixed" origin among the ancestors of her father's lawyers and landed gentry, as maternal — butchers, plasterers, road workers and domestic workers. Despite the status of the Dukes, Catherine the patron of the Fund of assistance to those suffering from addiction Action on Addiction, East Anglia'Fund's Children's Hospices, the center of development of creativity Art Room working with children with inferiority complexes and various forms of autism, and the National portrait gallery. The Duchess enjoys tennis, swimming, sailing, photography and painting. 22 Jul 2013 the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Catherine's son was born.

47  CAMERON DIAZ

American actress

As a child, Cameron dreamed of becoming a zoologist, but fate decreed otherwise. At the age of 16 at a party she met photographer Jeff Dynasim, who offered her to work in a modeling Agency Elite. Having signed the contract, Cameron earned $ 2,000. After 5 years, she decided to retrain as a successful actress. Cameron accidentally came across the script of the film "Mask" over her Manager to the table. After 12 samples, with no acting skills, Cameron got the role. Next is history. Was nominated for a Golden globe for his role in the film "there's something about Mary," "Vanilla sky," "Gangs of new York" and "being John Malkovich". Special popularity to the actress brought the film "Charlie's Angels" with drew Barrymore and Lucy Liu, she played special agent. January 5, 2015 Cameron Diaz married backup vocalist band Good Charlotte, Benji Madden, whom she met in may 2014. The wedding was held in the utmost secrecy in Beverly hills on the property, where the couple lives together. Now the actress is pregnant and the happy couple is expecting twins, a boy and a girl.

46 CHARLIZE THERON

American model and actress

Charlize Theron was born in South Africa, in Benoni, near Johannesburg. Childhood Charlize up on a farm, so she is fluent in the native language of South Africa — Afrikaans. To 4 years she had no hair, and to 11 of the front teeth due to the fact that local doctors treated the jaundice, as a result the upper teeth were rotted from the antibiotics. 6 years Charlize began to dance and dreamed of becoming a ballerina, and at age 13 she was transferred to a ballet school in Johannesburg. Charlize's father was a chronic alcoholic, and during another drunken scandal mother had to shoot him in front of 15-year-old daughter. Having won in 16 years on the competition models, Charlize went to Italy for the international competition of models. In 1991, she signed a contract with a modeling Agency and moved to USA to pursue a career in Hollywood. After walk the runway Theron is tired, the mother bought her a ticket to Los Angeles and blessed for her acting career. Fame came to Charlize at the end of 1990-x years thanks to roles in the films "Two days in the valley," "Mighty Joe young", "devil's Advocate" and "the cider house Rules". In 2012, Theron took part in the shooting of two fantastic films: "snow white and the huntsman" and "Prometheus". Theron is actively involved in the activities of women's organizations and advocates for the right to abortion. In addition, it protects the rights of animals and part of the organization "people for the ethical treatment of animals". Charlize advocates for the legalization of gay marriage.

45 SALMA HAYEK

Mexican-American actress, producer and Director

His career Salma began at the age of 23 years, received a leading role in the successful Mexican telenovela Teresa (1989), thanks to which it earned the status of a national star. Today Salma Hayek — the most popular actress of Mexican origin, who starred in Hollywood. Was presented at the "Oscar" in 2002. From 1999 to 2004 She dated actor Edward Norton, then with Josh Lucas, after a millionaire and owner of fashion Francois-Henri Pinault. September 21, 2007 they have a daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault. Best friend Salma Hayek was the Spanish actress Penelope Cruz, performer of main roles in the movie "Bandidas," which co-starred with Salma Hayek in 2006. In 2005, Salma became one of the leading annual concert for the Nobel peace prize. The concert in Oslo was announced the actress along with Julianne Moore. Despite dyslexia, the actress is fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese.

44  ROLIN STRAUSS

miss world 2014

Rolin Strauss was born 22 April 1992 in the South African city of Volksrust, in the family of a doctor and housewife. The girl is studying in fourth year of medical school. In 2007, at the age of 15 years, Rolin Strauss was the winner of the national selection competition of models Elite Model Look International. In 2010, Rolin entered the medical Department of the University of the Free state. In 2011 participated in the national beauty contest "Miss South Africa 2011", which was included in the five best models in the country. In 2014 Rolin Stross for the second time participated in the contest "Miss South Africa" and this time won the crown of the winner. With this victory, Rolin had the opportunity to represent South Africa at the beauty contest "Miss World 2014". 14 Dec 2014 Rolin Stross became the winner of the beauty contest "Miss World 2014". A beautiful woman has a dream: she wants to create a business in the field of women's health. Rolin prefer to stay active, loves Golf and Cycling. Sports is not the only passion beauty: she knows how to play the flute, piano and guitar.

43 YULIYA SNIGIR

Russian actress, TV presenter and model

Celebrity actress brought filming of the clip "see you soon" group "Beasts", and then began her real acting career. The film debut for Julia Snigir is the film "the Last slaughter", filmed in 2006. Julia also participated in the filming of "Vaccine", "gloss". Great success for Julia was the invitation by Fyodor Bondarchuk to star in the film "Inhabited island" as Rada Gaal. After this appearance on the big screen fell in love with her millions of viewers. At the same time, Julia tries himself as the presenter. Worked on the channel "Petersburg — channel five", and also led the transfer of "Theory of relativity" on STS. In 2015, the First channel out multi-part biopic "the Great", in which the main role was played by Yuliya Snigir.

42 ALYSSA SUTHERLAND

Australian model and actress

Sutherland's career as a model began when she won in 1997, the annual search for model youth of Australian magazine Girlfriend. After winning, she signed a contract with Australian Vogue. She has participated many times in the fashion shows, was a model and worked as a model on TV, appearing in campaigns for Bulgari, Ralph Lauren, Garnier, Calvin Klein, Chanel, John Frieda, Kérastase, Hugo Boss and Abercrombie & Fitch. She was on the cover of Australian Vogue Singapore, Harper's Bazaar, German Elle, Australian Style, Glamour and Italian Black and White. Sutherland often worked with famous photographers such as Arms Ritts, Bruce Weber, Ellen von Unwerth and Steven Misel. In 2007, Sutherland starred in ads for chocolate bar Flake when Cadbury revived its legendary TV advertising after a five year hiatus.

Sutherland starred in such films as "the Devil wears Prada", "Fire day", "don't look up" and "Vicious passion", also starred in the television series "New Amsterdam" and in the role of Princess Aslaug in the popular historical series "the Vikings".

41 MARGOT ROBBIE

Australian actress

The eldest daughter of a farmer, she just 23 years old. Her height – 168 cm, and the first successes appeared in the TV series "Neighbours" and "pan am". Curiously, she is not exchanged for minor role and was not involved in the advertising business before going to the movies, and 18 years old played the lead roles. Those who have seen "the Wolf of wall Street" with Leonardo DiCaprio, will remember the moment where Margo playfully "punish" the protagonist, tempting, but keeping it to yourself. Apparently, she was the first woman in the history of cinema, which is so skillfully (albeit in the film) were able to resist the charms of one of the Heartbreakers of the XXI century. However, before the filming of this scene she drank three shots of tequila in a row. Right now in cinemas you can see the American romantic Comedy "Focus," in which Margot Robbie played a major role along with will Smith. Critics to voice predicting her a great future.

40 EMMA WATSON

British actress and model

Widely known for her role as Hermione Granger in the films about Harry Potter, which starred together with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grintm. Emma got the role in 1999 when she was 9 years old. Prior to that, she participated only in the school stage productions. Participation in this project brought the actress many awards and more than 10 million pounds. All viewers remember her as the little squirt, and often do not take it seriously.

In 2009, Emma was entered in the Guinness Book of records as the highest paid actress of the decade. In September 2012 came the film "Good to be a wallflower, in which Emma played the role of the protagonist Sam. And in March 2014 they released Darren Aronofsky's film "Noah" where Emma played the role of Noah's adopted daughter Elah.

In 2013, Emma starred in the role of an ambitious thief Nicki in Sofia Coppola's film "Elite society", and also in the role of herself in the Comedy-disaster "end of the world".

39 KSENIA SUKHINOVA

Russian model

The most famous Russian model born in Tyumen, graduated from the faculty of technical Cybernetics at Tyumen state oil and gas University, was engaged in artistic gymnastics, has the first rank in biathlon. In 2007, she became not only the most beautiful girl of Tyumen, but also received the title of "Miss Russia", and after "Miss world" in 2008. Next year, after the transfer of the crown of most beautiful girl of the planet, working in the fashion House of Valentin Yudashkin, a famous Russian fashion designer. Xenia takes an active part in social and charity events. She was present at the point of blood transfusion, which awarded the participants on the Day of the donor, supported the March "Together against breast cancer" organized by the Avon company, and other programs. In 2009, Ksenia Sukhinova graced the cover of Glamour magazine.

38 OLIVIA WILDE

American actress and model

The granddaughter of Irish novelist and journalist Claude Koberna, the niece of the author of the popular detectives Sarah Cadwell with two years of dreaming about becoming an actress. His first role was played in the TV series "Skin" in 2003, the real success has brought the role in the TV series "Dr. house". In 2009, the rankings of Maxim magazine became the sexiest woman in the world. In preparation for the filming of the movie "Tron: Legacy" was engaged in parkour and capoeira and martial arts. Olivia has dual citizenship: American and Irish, is a protector of animals and a vegan. Four times were hot hundred Maxim magazine: 61st place in 2005, 97 in 2008, first in 2009 and fifth in 2012.

37 NATALIA VODIANOVA

Russian supermodel

The world-famous model and "modern Cinderella" was born in Nizhny Novgorod. As a child, Natasha's family lived modestly, without a father. Mother, Larisa Viktorovna was raising three kids on her own. Natalia was 11 years old she helped her mother to sell on the market fruit. At school he studied poorly, often didn't attend classes due to the fact that we had a lot of work, so the school never graduated. At the age of 16 she was accepted into a modeling Agency "Eugene". There she saw scout Agency Viva Model Management and was immediately offered a job in Paris. Thus began the career of one of the richest models in the world. During his career, Natalia has participated in advertising campaigns for brands such as Louis Vuitton, David Yurman, Marc Jacobs, Miss Sixty, Pepe Jeans, Diane von Fürstenberg, Chanel, Gucci, Guerlain. Natalia was married to a British Lord Justin Trevor Berkeley Portman and they have three children. In 2011 the couple broke up. In 2004 she founded her own Foundation "Naked heart" (eng. The Naked Heart Foundation) for the construction of playgrounds in Russia and abroad. In total, the Foundation has built more than 100 playgrounds and parks in 68 Russian cities, as well as the first unique Playground for children with deviations in mental development. Natalia became the face of the Paralympic torch relay in 2014.

36 ELISHA CUTHBERT

Canadian actress and model

Cuthbert was born in calgary, Alberta, daughter Patricia, housewife, Kevin, automotive design engineer. Grew up in Greenfield Park, near Montreal, Quebec. In 2000 he graduated from Centennial high school and at age 17 moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Cuthbert played her first film role in the family drama dancing on the moon" (1997). She has also starred in several canadian films on the family theme and in the Thriller "airspeed". Elisha played a major role in the canadian television movie "Lucky girl" (2001), for which he received a Gemini award. Known as the former co-host of the canadian TV series for kids Popular mechanics for kids" and also for films like "mean girls", "Abduction", "Neighbor", "House of wax," "Soul of silence" and the role of Kim Bauer in the television series "24". In 2011-2013 she played a major role in the sitcom "Happy ending".

35 PAULA PATTON

American actress

Paul Paton was born in the family of a lawyer and school teacher. It is noteworthy that the family home was located near Studio 20th Century Fox. Seriously declared itself in the romantic Comedy "Rules of removal: Method hitch" (2005) with will Smith and Eva Mendes in the lead roles. In 2010, her role in "Precious" earned her many nominations, including a nomination for the award Image Awards as best actress of the second plan. Was also awarded the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards for Best Ensemble Cast in the movie "Treasure." After the movie "Mission impossible" the Floor began to pay special attention to their physical training and health. "From time to time I do yoga, kickboxing, strength training, Pilates sometimes. Now mostly trying to keep those muscles pumped," the statement Floors Paton during the filming of "Mission impossible".

34 JENNIFER ANISTON

American actress

Jennifer aniston was born into a family of actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow. Her father was by birth a Greek. Blue-eyed blonde with Scottish and Italian roots won the sympathy of the audience after the role of Rachel green in TV series "Friends", for which she was awarded the "Emmy" and "Golden globe". Also a successful movie with the actress was a fantastic Comedy "Bruce Almighty", where Jennifer played the role of the girlfriend of the main character of Jim Carrey. The least popular films with her participation are "Marley and me" where Jennifer aniston's partner was Owen Wilson. Jennifer confesses that he is afraid to fly, preferring ground transport. The past three years, Jennifer has actively starred in popular comedies such as "horrible bosses", "horrible bosses 2", We're the Millers" and "bounty Hunters".

33 STACY KEIBLER

American actress and model

Stacy Ann-Marie Keibler was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At the age of three she studied ballet, tap and jazz dancing. After school, Stacy enrolled at the University of Towson, where he studied mass communication. At the University of Keibler beginning to work as a model and played several small roles in movies. At 18 years of age Stacey became a member of the group support team "Baltimore Ravens". In 1999 took place in the finals of the world championship wrestling United States, where the organizers were looking for a girl in the dance group Nitro Girls. After winning, she began to dance in a show group. Also, Keibler participated in the show "dancing with the stars" and starred in the television series "How I met your mother" and "Clairvoyant". Keibler has appeared Nude in magazines Maxim and Stuff. Currently, Keibler is the host of Call of Duty Elite's Friday Night Fights.

32 VERA BREZHNEVA

Russian singer, actress, TV presenter

Real name Vera V. Kiperman, maiden name was dumpling. Was born in an ordinary family, and to the stage of Faith pushed father. While on vacation in one of the holiday homes, he put 4-year-old Faith on stage and said "Dance". Since the girl danced well, did plays the main role, and also do not forget about sport. At the end of 2002, after casting, Faith fell into the group "VIA Gra", and in 2007 embarked on a solo career. Is the President of all-Ukrainian charitable Foundation "Ray of Faith", in 2011, became the winner in the nomination "the Most beautiful woman of Ukraine" the main beauty contest of the country, and then received the title of "Most sexual women of Russia". In 2014, she became a goodwill Ambassador for the joint United Nations programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in Russia and CIS countries.

31 MARE CARFAGNA

Italian politician

Italian actress and model Mara Carfagna today is best known as the most beautiful politician of Italy. The beginning of her professional activity has been associated with the model and appearance in various television shows. Later Carfagna got into politics she was elected to the Cabinet of Ministers of Italy, appointed to the post of Minister of the Department of equal opportunities. This happened in may 2008. The appointment of the former model for political office attracted the attention of the world public and the press, which gave the event an international status. It is worth noting that in the popular glossy magazines have repeatedly published pictures of Mary Nude. No wonder the girl instantly called the hottest politician in the world.

30 REBECCA HALL

British actress

The daughter of Director Peter Hall and Opera singer Maria Ewing was born in London. Was educated at Roedean school in Brighton. In 1992 the debut of Rebecca, she played in five episodes of the television series "Daisy meadow", the Director of which was her father. In subsequent years, Rebecca Hall played the role in both British and American films. In 2008, for her role in the woody Allen film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona Rebecca was nominated for a "Golden globe", and in 2010, received a BAFTA TV for the film "Red riding: 1974". Among recent works actress — the main role in the crime drama Ben Affleck's "City of thieves". Also in 2010, Rebecca Hall starred in the tragicomedy "All the way", and in 2014 came the film "Superiority", in which Rebecca played the title role, with johnny Depp. Only the actress participated in the filming more than 20 movies, preferring the serious roles that require a lot of commitment.

29 GAL GADOT

Israeli actress and model

Finalist of the contest "Miss Israel – 2004" born April 30, 1985, after which he received numerous offers of filming in advertising from the Israeli Elite, Super-Pharm) and European companies (La Perla Lingerie, Arena, Danza, Esprit). Gadot is also featured on the covers of fashion magazines. His first role she got in the TV series "Bubot" ("Chrysalis"). In 2008 she received the role in "the fast and the furious 4," and also starred in its three sequels — "fast 5" (2011), "fast & furious 6" (2013) and furious 7 (2015). In 2013, was approved for the role of Wonder Woman in the film by Zack Snyder "Batman vs. Superman" (2016), and in January 2014 signed the contract to perform the same role in two more films — "the Justice League" and "Wonder Woman".

28 CATHERINE ZETA-JONES

British actress

Catherine was born in 1969 in Swansea (Wales, UK) and became a rare find for the world of cinema. Her talent and incredible ability to reincarnation on the screen give confidence that it will become a great figure in Hollywood. In 1996 she starred in the famous TV series "Titanic", the audience of the premiere of the show was the famous Director Steven Spielberg, after which Catherine was able to fill up the main part of the picture, the Director of "the Mask of Zorro." Commercially successful pictures "the Legend of Zorro" in 2005, where she appeared on the screen with Antonio Banderacom, and "Taste of life" in 2007. At the premiere screening of the film "the Mask of Zoro" was attended by the famous Michael Douglas, who charmed young actress. The first meeting of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas gave Antonio Banderas at a film festival. A month after the first meeting, Douglas filed for divorce from his wife and gave Catherine the engagement ring for $ 2 million. It is worth noting that Michael Douglas is 25 years older than his mistress, with whom they were born on the same day. In 2011 and 2013 Catherine passed courses of treatment from a mental disorder and Michael Douglas cured of cancer of the larynx. In August 2013, the marriage Zeta-Jones and Douglas were under threat due to the depression of the actress. However, in November, stars announced that they have restored their relationship.

27 EVANGELINE LILLY

actress

Evangeline was born into a family of Christian believers, and he spent his childhood without a TV. With 14 years she was a volunteer, 18 years as part of the missionary group visited the Philippine jungle, I saw more than a dozen different countries. She is actively involved in charity work. Before filming, the actress was earning a living as a waitress and hostess. Evangeline Lilly has become famous worldwide for his role in the TV series "lost". Starred in television commercials and declared themselves in the modeling industry to pay for their own education. In 2009, Evangeline Lilly became an advertising face of L'oréal. She was the wife of a canadian hockey player Murray Horne. After the birth of Evangeline Lily appeared in the role of the forest elf Tauriel in the trilogy of Peter Jackson's "the Hobbit".

26 JESSICA ALBA

American actress and model

As a child, Jessica has been sick, and this isolated her from other children at school. In addition, suffered from OCD, but her health has improved significantly after his family moved to California. After the "Lost camp" Jessica began to appear in commercials for Nintendo and JC Penny, as well as on television in the series "the Secret world of Alex Mack" (The Secret World of Alex Mack, 1994). In 2005 he was named one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world, according to People magazine, in 2007, became one of the most attractive women in the world, taking place in the ranking of the Hot 100 of Maxim magazine. Jessica worried that her image is "sexy baby dolls" impact on her career and on the proposals it receives, commenting on this phrase: "something I don't think this is happening to Natalie Portman". In an interview, Jessica said that wants to be taken seriously as an actress, but is forced to participate in the projects in which she is not interested to make a career, also stating that in the future she wants to be more selective in the proposals. Alba adheres to strict conditions "not to be naked" in their contracts. She had the opportunity to appear naked in the film "sin City", but she declined the offer, saying: "I'm not naked. I just don't. Maybe this makes me a bad actress. Maybe I will be deprived of some privileges. But it's important to me."

25 MEGAN FOX

American actress and model

When Megan was 5 years old, she started dancing and 13 years received several awards in the U.S. dance show American Modeling and Talent Convention in Hilton Head. Her acting career began in Los Angeles in 2001 when she starred in the film starring twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen ("Holidays in the sun"). Also had a cameo role, for example, in the series with Amanda bynes ("What I like about you"). In Hollywood began to see a future star, and Megan joined the ranks of female Actresses, posing in men's magazines such as FHM (that was 2005). The following year she was ranked 68 in the top 100 sexiest women in 2006 according to FHM. Acting success came to Megan in 2007, after she played the role of Mikaela Baines in the movie "transformers". Megan Fox was presented by Emporio Armani spring/summer 2010. In 2010, Megan starred in the video for Eminem feat. Rihanna — Love The Way You Lie, and in 2014 — in the movie "teenage mutant ninja Turtles," where she played the role of April O'neil.

24 CHERYL COLE

British singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, model

Since childhood, Cheryl has won beauty contests and dances, starred in advertising. In 2002, she began a musical career, having reached the final of the TV project Popstars: The Rivals. As one of five soloists of the most popular now in the British group Girls Aloud. The team was recognized as a favorite of music critics. In October 2008, Cheryl participated in the writing of the book Dreams that Glitter — Our Story, the autobiography of participating Girls Aloud, and in April 2009 it was reported that Cheryl has signed a five-million contract with publishing house Harper Collins for five novels for the company. Cheryl often called a style icon, the sexiest woman in Britain and sexiest woman in the world. Cheryl was invited as the judges on The X Factor (UK) in the 5th season in 2008, replacing Sharon Osbourne. Cheryl participated as a judge in 5, 6, 7, and 11 seasons of the show. In 2008, in the 5th season of the show, contestant Alexandra Burke, the teacher of which was Cheryl Cole, was the winner of the project.

23 AMBER HEARD

American actress

Amber heard was born and raised in Texas. In adolescence actively participated in school theater productions and starred in commercials at the local level. In 2004 starred in the film "glory". Russian audience known for her role as Alma in "alpha Dog". Amber heard joined the list of "100 sexiest women" by Maxim magazine in 2008 and 2009, as well as in similar rating FHM. In December 2010, the party organization GLAAD, amber came out as a lesbian. According to Hurd, she had the strength to admit their orientation is largely due to the activities of the Alliance. "I think GLAAD is one of the things which I, a 24-year-old girl, unable to speak openly. I hate labels, like everyone else, but I am who I am," said the actress.

22 EMILIA CLARKE

British actress

Emilia Clarke was born on 7 April 1987 in London, England. Her mother was a small business, and his father was Director of the sound in the theater, largely because of this young Emilia took to acting. At the age of three years old, my mother Emilia took her to work to the father, then the girl firmly decided that I would become an actress. Despite the fact that the theatre Emilia Clarke has long been noted by European critics and journalists, the wide popularity of the actress came only after the release of the popular television series "Game of thrones". Her subtle acting made a Daenerys Targaryen one of the most popular and beloved heroines of the film. She wants to empathize and want to fall in love. After a few seasons of the television series the image of the beautiful and fair "Mother of Dragons" has become home for hundreds of thousands of viewers in all corners of the Earth. Appearing in the film adaptation of the cult novel, Emilia Clarke immediately seized the attention of the public and forced the world to ask the question: "What is the actress breathed life into the image of a well-known character?" In addition to Hobbies acting Emilia loves architecture and graphic design, and she dances and sings well.

21 IRINA SHAYK

Russian model

Real name is Irina Valeryevna Shaykhlislamova. Born in the town of Emanzhelinsk Chelyabinsk region. The father was a miner, her mother was a music teacher. Modeling career for Irina started with a victory in Chelyabinsk beauty contest "Supermodel 2004" team. Scout Giya Jikidze, who also discovered Natalia Vodianova, Eugenia Volodin, Elena Melnik, and others, noticed Irina and suggested that she become a professional model. Since 2007, annually removed for the prestigious U.S. magazine Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, was the face of brands Armani Exchange, Guess, Intimissimi, Lacoste, La Perla. One of the most famous Russian women in the world, Irina Shayk since 2010, met with Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, but relatively recently in the press appeared information about the breakup.

Irina helps hometown Yemanzhelinsk. It has allocated funds for repair of houses and purchase of the necessary things for the children of refuseniks, and now actively cooperating with the charity Fund "Help.org, raising money for surgery for sick children.

20 SIENNA MILLER

English actress and model

When Sienna was 6 years old, her parents divorced. His mother worked as a Secretary to David Bowie and directed by the actor's school Lee Strasberg in London. At 18 he moved back to new York, where during the year attended actors Studio Lee Strasberg. In 2005, she played in the movie "Casanova" with Heath Ledger. In 2007, the screens out the film-a fairy tale, the film adaptation of a science fiction novel by Neil Gaiman "Stardust" in which Sienna played the role of Victoria. For the film "the Interview" in 2008 was nominated for "British actress of the year" by the London film critics circle. It was shot for the cover of American VOGUE magazine.

19 MARION COTILLARD

French actress

The future actress was predetermined. Marion was born in Paris into a family of theater: her father is a theatre Director and teacher in acting school, and her mother is an actress. The child of Marion was held in the Conservatory of dramatic arts, where she attended courses in singing and in theatre, where she helped her parents. A real triumph came to Marion in 2007, when she played the role of famous French singer Edith Piaf in the film "Life in pink". For this film Cotillard received the "Golden globe" and "Oscar" in the categories "Best female role". In 2010, Marion Cotillard appeared in the science fiction Thriller "inception", where her partner was Leonardo DiCaprio, and played a major role in the Comedy "Little secrets" that took her husband, actor and Director Guillaume Canet. Participation in these paintings brought Marion Cotillard 2.35 million Euro and has made her the richest actress of France.

18 EVA LONGORIA

American actress, model, restaurateur and television producer

As a child, eve thought she was adopted because she's the only one of the sisters had dark hair, brown eyes and dark skin. Eve's miniature career began in 2000 with the first role of a nameless flight attendant in the TV series "Beverly hills 90210". In 2002 Eva married actor Tyler Christofferson, but the marriage lasted only three years. A resounding success for his role in the television series "Desperate Housewives" in the first season, the actress received $ 30,000 and the second 250 000. The role of Gabrielle Solis brought her a nomination for a Golden globe and a flood of offers from leading glossy magazines. It was once said the legendary phrase: "I do Not need to be high to get you noticed — dynamite stored in little boxes". Since 2013, acted as Executive producer on the popular American TV series "Devious maids".

17 NATALIE IMBRUGLIA

Australian singer

Born in Australia to Italian immigrants and Australians of Anglo-Celtic origin, Natalie since childhood, fond of ballet and highland dancing. In 14 years it opened the talent of the singer, but Natalie was determined that to be an actress. At the age of 16 she started acting in commercials and the Australian TV series "Neighbours", which was also played by Kylie Minogue. Famous in Australia, Imbruglia moved to London. There she recorded the demo version of the song Torn, which became a hit in 1997, and signed a record deal with RCA Records. After recording four albums, Natalie Imbruglia has sold over 9 million albums worldwide, and three times was nominated for a Grammy award. In 2002, she starred in a Comedy film directed by Peter Howitt "Agent johnny English" — that was her only appearance in a great movie.

16 PENELOPE CRUZ

Spanish actress and model

Penelope Cruz Sanchez, before becoming an actress and model, 9 years old trained in classical ballet at the Spanish national Conservatory, and 4 years studying the art of dance with Christine Roth. When in adolescence Penelope saw the Comedy "Tie me up!" by the Spanish Director Pedro almodóvar, she wanted to become an actress and started looking for an agent (if she could think that in the future will become the favorite actress of the Director?!). At the age of 15 she was accepted into the Agency talent. In 1992, Cruz starred in her first film — a Comedy drama "Ham, ham" with Javier Bardem. After the explicit scenes in the film where 18-year-old Cruz appear Topless People magazine called her "the main sex symbol". Then Penelope moved to new York and played in more than 50 films, among which was "Open your eyes", "the hi-lo Country", "your dream Girl", "Woman on top", "Cocaine" and "Vanilla sky". In the Bank actress — 3 Oscars, 3 Golden globes and numerous European film awards. The title of the most beautiful women in the world Penelope acquired thanks to the American designer Ralph Lauren, becoming the "face" of his company, and thanks to the cooperation with the French company L'oreal. After the birth of a son, in may Penelope began filming the woody Allen film "Roman holiday" and the movie Sergio Castellitto "Born twice" — both films came out in late 2012.

15 HEIDI KLUM

German top model

Brilliant top model and mother of four is among the ten most influential supermodels of the world since the late 1990-ies. Her father Gunther was a representative of a major cosmetics company, and mother Erna stylist. In 1992, Heidi Klum won the national contest "Model 1992" and received a contract with a modeling Agency at $ 300 000. Just a few years, Klum has become one of the leading angels of Victoria's Secret and appeared on the covers of Vogue and ELLE. In 2008, Heidi Klum has entered the list of 15 richest models in the world according to Forbes, but in 2012 she's in the rankings, since it is not a top model but rather a Mogul.

14 JENNIFER LOPEZ

American actress and singer

Jennifer Lynn Lopez or J. Lo grew up in the Bronx, a poor and disadvantaged area of new York. Educated at a Catholic girls school, Jennifer got a job in a law firm, where she worked day and night — performed in Nightclubs. Her talent as a dancer was noticed by the choreographers of Janet Jackson and mark Anthony invited her backup dancers. In the 1990's, Lopez started to make a career in show business and starred in several Comedy shows and serials. On the big screen j-Lo appeared in the 1997 film Selena for which she was nominated for the award "Golden globe". This was followed by several successful and not so commercial films: "Jersey Girl", "Let's dance", "maid in Manhattan" and so on. For participation in films from 2002 to 2013, Jennifer received 7 awards "Golden raspberry" for worst actress. But it can be called a successful singer, fashion designer and businesswoman. The personal life of J. Lo with her explosive character rather impulsive. For example, relationship with Puff daddy, who arranged shooting in one of the restaurants of Manhattan. Novel Jennifer is with Ben Affleck excited thousands of fans but before the wedding, it never came. In 2014, after almost 2.5 years of relationship, Jennifer broke up with boyfriend Casper Smart, whom he had met in the autumn of 2011. Problems in a relationship, the singer and former dancer of her group, which is younger than J. Lo for 18 years, started some time ago. Unsuccessfully trying to cope with them, Lopez and Smart decided to leave. Jennifer Lopez: "I have always believed that a girl should marry once and for all. But I, unfortunately, did not happen. I still believe in love, but the tale of the marriage has long been out of my head. I can't live without a man. But a serious relationship is so difficult."

13 CAMILA DAVALOS

model

Born in Kentucky, USA, but most of his life he lived in the city of Medellin, Colombia. Gained fame from his early years participating in fashion shows. Kamila had a sister a twin sister Mariana, the career models they are together. The sisters became the South American face of the company that produces lingerie — Besame Lingerie. Not so long ago Camilo and Mariana Davalos included in the list of the hundred most sexy women of Latin America by magazine Maxim. Despite the fact that girls are as alike as two drops of water, Mariana — a demand model. That is why recently there are news that Camila is going to leave a career to go to University and start a quiet life, devoid of any publicity. Although, it is most likely an elaborate publicity stunt, because Kamila has loyal fans, in addition, Gemini has always been what is called "thick as thieves". Today, Mariana and Camila Davalos — is not only a successful model but also TV presenters. They appear in the Colombian screens once a week, when it is known in this country show Rumbas de la Ciudad. In addition, recently their popularity has gone beyond Latin America: now beautiful twins interested in men worldwide, including in Russia.

12 BEYONCE

American singer

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles — first daughter of Mathew Knowles, a professional in the field of sound recording, and Tina Knowles, a costume designer and hair stylist. Beyoncé was born and raised in Texas in the school years he took lessons of ballet and jazz. Her talent for singing was discovered when dance instructor began humming a song and she finished it, hitting the high notes. In 8 years, the future singer was sent to school with a musical bias, where she studied fine arts and sang in the choir. In 1993, 12-year-old beyoncé became the vocalist of the dance rap-group Destiny's Child, which has achieved great success in the music industry. In 2002, Beyonce started a solo career. The single Crazy in Love from her first album, recorded together with her husband Jay-Z has topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks In 2001, Beyonce began her acting career starring in several music movies. For her role in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical 1981 "Dreamgirls", she was nominated for a Golden globe. In 2010, beyoncé set a record as the singer who won the largest number of Grammy awards, winning six categories at a time. Also Beyonce has repeatedly become the "face" of world famous brands, such as Pepsi, Armani, L'oreal and Tommy Hilfiger. She became the most nominated singer in the entire history of the musical award "Grammy".

11 MONICA BELLUCCI

Italian actress and fashion model

Monica Bellucci was born in the provincial Italian town of Citta di Castello. Her father was a farmer and her mother is an artist. As a child, Monica wanted to become a lawyer. In order to enter the University at the faculty of law, she worked as a model. At the age of 24 years, Monica Bellucci became famous as a model on both sides of the Atlantic. She became the face of the brand D&G, posed for famous photographers Oliviero Toscani and Richard Avedon, who once shot Marilyn Monroe. The hallmark of Monica's modeling was the confidence and willingness to be photographed naked. So, in 1998, Monica was involved in creating the calendar for the magazine Max. Bellucci Italian and fluent in French, English and Spanish.

10 PAULINA VEGA

Miss Universe 2014

The Colombian model, the winner of the international beauty contest "Miss universe — 2014". Paulina VEGA was born in the Colombian city of Barranquilla in the family of cardiology. The grandfather of the winner — the famous tenor Gaston VEGA, her grandmother — the winner of the beauty contest "Miss Atlantico 1953. A model girl is engaged from 8 years of age. VEGA is currently studying management at the University of Bogota. Her spare time she loves to spend with his family and walking his dog MATEO. Jury Paulina was surprised by the story that sleeps with open eyes. VEGA is studying management in Pontificalia the University of Francis Xavier in Bogota, one of the oldest and prestigious universities of Colombia. She also speaks English and some French.

9 NATALIE PORTMAN

American actress

Natalie was born in Jerusalem. When she was 3, her family moved to the United States. Real name Natalie — Hershlag. Actress for her stage name and took my maiden name was a Jewish-Russian grandmother on the maternal side. In 11 years the agent of the cosmetics company Revlon has offered Natalie a contract, but she refused, as she wanted to focus on her acting career. In 1994, at the age of 13 years, Natalie was casting for the role of Matilda in Luc Besson's film "Leon". In 1995 she co-starred with al Pacino and Robert De Niro in the film "Fight". In 1999, screens out the film of George Lucas ' Star wars. Episode I. the phantom menace" with Portman in the role of padmé Amidala, Queen of Naboo, which was nominated for 7 awards "Golden raspberry" as worst movie. However, Portman received worldwide fame. One of her last roles in the movie "Black Swan" earned her "Oksar" for the main female role. In the moneybox of achievements of Natalie Portman not only 20 prestigious film awards — in addition to that, the actress graduated from the Department of psychology at Harvard, fluent in five languages and is a strict vegetarian.

8 MAGGIE GRACE

American actress

Maggie was born in the small town of Worthington, Ohio. She attended "Warringtons Christian school until ninth grade and have a high school Thomas Worthington, where began playing in school plays and community theater. Notable role Maggie grace was in 2002, the role in the TV movie "Murder in Greenwich," based on the true story of the murder of 15-year-old Martha Moxley. Grace was nominated for the award "Young actor". Continued to appear in supporting roles in various TV series and appeared in small roles in several films. In mid-2004 agent Maggie brought her the script of the first series of "lost" and she got the role of Shannon Rutherford after a successful audition. During the filming of the first season of "lost" Maggie lived in Hawaii and signed a contract to participate in the movie "the Fog" the remake of the movie-horror 80's with Jamie Lee Curtis. In 2005 he finished in 27th place in the Hot 100 of Maxim magazine. Most known for roles Shannon Rutherford in the TV series "lost" and Kim in "taken," with Liam Neeson, who was at the top of the list of actors with whom Maggie would like to work.

7 Svetlana Khodchenkova

Russian actress of theater, film and television

Svetlana Khodchenkova was born in Moscow on 21 January 1983. For a long time she lived with her mother in the city Railway. In 16 years, some time worked in a modeling Agency.

One of the most beautiful and hard working girls in modern Russian cinema. Svetlana Hodchenkova called "distinguishing actress". Not in the sense of eternal hostage comic roles. Just each character has a vivid character, and the role is not similar to the previous one. Whether it is the Belief of "Bless the woman", or Nastya from "Love in the big city," or Vic-Viper from "the Wolverine" — her work in this film appreciated the criticism. In Khodchenkova long "love" Directors — because the actress is inundated with offers. And pictures with her participation coming out in a few season. Now Svetlana is one of the few of our compatriots who managed to get into Hollywood and compete for a significant role. Actress Svetlana Khodchenkova continues to conquer Hollywood. This time she managed to get a role in the film Andrei Konst "Bathory", but not secondary, but primary!

6 ANNE HATHAWAY

American actress and singer

American actress, named in honor of Shakespeare's wife, was born November 12, 1982 in Brooklyn, new York. He was nominated for the award "Oscar" for best actress in "Rachel getting married". In childhood, played in the theater. For the first time Ann has appeared on screen in the television series of 1999 "Be yourself." In 2001-2003, played in the children's movies Disney. Then a few semesters, Hathaway studied at the College Vassar. Starred in many famous films such as "Brokeback mountain," "the Devil wears Prada" and "Alice in Wonderland". Ann Hattaway, once again appeared in an unusual for her image in the acclaimed film "interstellar" during filming, had a hard. The actress said that she almost became a victim of frostbite. Ann participated in the episodes where her character was supposed to be in cold water. The shooting continued for several hours, and Hathaway, he sometimes did not feel my fingers. Some sources published notes that in Hollywood decided to shoot a sequel film "the Devil wears Prada," but not yet reported, will be removed in the second part of Anne Hathaway who played a brand new assistant head of the fashion magazine Podium.

5 ADRIANA LIMA

Brazilian model

The owner of a perfect body, adriana Lima was born in the Brazilian city of Salvador in a family with native American, African and Swiss roots. Adriana wanted to become a nun, which, in General, and studied in childhood. Goes to Church every Sunday, in spite of this from a young age, adriana was working as a model. In 15 years, she became second in the competition Supermodel of the world, and at 17 moved to new York and signed a contract with Elite. In 1999, a year after the move, adriana signed a contract with Victoria's Secret. From this point Lima became one of the "angels" of a company that has made her one of the richest and most sexy women in the world. In 2011, the list of most paid models according to Forbes magazine, adriana Lima took fourth place in the ranking (after Gisele bündchen, Heidi Klum and Kate moss). Since 2009, adriana married Serbian basketball player Marko Erichem, they have a daughter — Valentina Lima Jaric. In 2013, supermodel and renowned chef Alex Atala helped FIFA General Secretary Jerome valcke during the draw of the Confederations Cup 2013. The draw ceremony was held on 1 December in Sao Paulo. "I am a big sports fan, so I would be pleased to participate in this event," said Lima. — I am grateful to FIFA for this invitation".

4 ANGELINA JOLIE

American actress, Director, fashion model, goodwill Ambassador of the UN

Angelina's career began when she was 14 years old. As a teenager she worked as a model at the fashion shows in new York, Los Angeles and London, and also starred in the music video clips of American stars, among whom were lenny Kravitz and the rolling stones. Real world success came to Jolie in 2000. The unbridled role of the rebellious girls in the movie James Mangold "girl, Interrupted" Jolie gained celebrity status among the leading critics of America and received his first (and only) Oscar, Golden globe and screen actors Guild award nomination the United States. After the movie "Lara Croft: tomb raider" actress has topped the rankings of the sexiest women in the world in all men's magazines and became one of the highest paid Actresses in Hollywood. She played in more than 40 films, Jolie many times became the winner of the most prestigious film awards. In addition, it has been repeatedly recognized the most beautiful and influential woman in the world. Angelina is a goodwill Ambassador for the UN, she has six children, three of whom are biological children of Angelina and Brad pitt and the rest are adopted from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam. May 30, 2014, was the premiere of the film "Maleficent" with Angelina Jolie in the title role. New disney the film, the actress appeared in the form of a brutal character is envious of the Queen from "Snow white". Also the film was the debut for the five-year daughter Angelina, Vivian, she played Aurora in childhood.

3 JESSICA BIEL

American actress

Jessica grew up in a family of American entrepreneur and housewife. In his childhood he studied singing and played a major role in the urban musical productions, among which were "Annie", "Sound of music", "beauty and the beast". 12 years Jessica Biel spotted the agent of the modeling Agency. So she started acting for commercials on television and appear in print advertising. In 14 years its been cast in the American television series "Seventh heaven", which aired on TV channel Warner Brothers 11 years. In 2000 Jessica was 18), she was cast in the cult film "American Beauty" and decided to destroy the image of "good girl", she appeared Nude for the magazine Gear. Success came to her in 2006, after the role of the beloved of Edwort Norton in "the Illusionist," for which she received two awards. Then Jessica played in several major films, like "the Prophet" with Nicoloson cage, "Easy virtue", "Valentine's Day". Since 2012, Jessica married to musician and actor Justin Timberlake, with whom they met more than 5 years. In 2010, Jessica Biel climbed to the summit of mount Kilimanjaro together with representatives of the United Nations Fund for charity campaign on the global water scarcity. In the same year the actress was nominated for Do Something.

2 KATE BECKINSALE

English actress

Kate was born in London into a family of theatre and television actress Judy Lo and well-known television actor Richard Beckinsale. Beckinsale, won first place in the competition writing youth. Good Kate studied French and Russian literature at Oxford University, although he never received a degree. In 2001 he starred in "pearl Harbor", which became one of the most successful that year. In subsequent years, Kate has starred in American films, which, however, had no recognition from the critics: "Intuition" (2001), "underworld" (2003) and "van Helsing" (2004). Also she, along with Leonardo DiCaprio starred as ava Gardner in "the Aviator" (2004), won several Golden globes and five Oscars. The Magazine Hello! called Kate the most beautiful woman in England in 2002. Maxim magazine gave her the No. 16 in its ranking of "HOT 100" (2003). In 2009, Esquire magazine named Kate Beckinsale the sexiest woman alive.

1 SCARLETT JOHANSSON

American actress and singer

Scarlett was born in new York in multinational and large family. Her father is a native of Denmark, and mother a native of Minsk. Scarlett is the third child in the family, she has two older brothers and a sister and a twin brother ahead of her for 3 minutes. To act in films beginning in 9 years. Her film debut was in the Comedy of Rob Reiner's "North", where she played in a pair of Elijah wood. World fame came to her in 2003 when she played the role of Charlotte in the movie Francis Coppola's "lost in translation". For playing Johansson received a number of awards (a BAFTA as best actress) and several nominations for the prestigious cinemarati. Then Scarlett took part in many successful films, including "Girl with a pearl earring," "Match point", "Prestige", "High ball", "the Avengers" and many others. The public Scarlett is known not only for its brilliant acting and vocal talents, but also numerous novels. The army classifies her boyfriend Justin Timberlake, Benicio del TORRO, Jared Leto, Ryan Reynolds, Josh Hartnett, Mark Wahlberg. In many interviews, she has repeatedly stated that he believes in a monogamous relationship is unnatural.