There were several names we could think of who we considered as the most beautiful women of all time. We all knew beauty was in the beholder’s eye, but many believed several women to be among the most attractive. In this article, we would find out who was among the gorgeous women we’ve met. Did you make any guesses as to who they might be? Please take a look at their timeless elegance and be shocked.
Marilyn Monroe
The fact that Marilyn Monroe was included on our list should be obvious. It wouldn’t have been reliable if we didn’t have her here, and it would have been insufficient. She was considered to be among the most beautiful women. And after she died a half-century ago, many people still recalled her beauty. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring,” were the words she lived by.
The Most Timeless And Gorgeous Women Of All Time
Natalie Wood
On our list, Natalie Wood was second. Everyone would agree to include her in the roster. Natalie had been in the industry since she was young. She was part of a lot of projects in the entertainment industry that helped her career grow and develop. She was most recognized when she took on the role of Maureen O’Hara in Miracle on 34th Street. She passed away at the age of 43, after traveling to Santa Catalina with her husband.
Natalie Wood
Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor would be next up on the list. A lot of people might not even remember her these days, but she was a popular British-American actress. She was inspired to become a movie star after her mother noticed her striking gaze at an early age. Her mother thought that, given her unquestionable appearance, she should be one. Eventually she became a star, and she made quite a number of films.
Elizabeth Taylor
Michelle Pfeiffer
Were you familiar with the name Michelle Pfeiffer? After all, she was one of the industry’s most popular actresses back in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known not only for her beautiful looks, but also for her acting skills and talent. With her acting talent, she managed to secure a minor part in Scarface, which led her to several greater opportunities.
Michelle Pfeiffer
Julie Gibson
You wouldn’t believe that Julie Gibson was really old. She was 105 years old and the other stars of her age had already died. She achieved the height of her career in the early 40s or around 80 years ago. She was one of the most popular actresses at that time and had already made her name iconic. She was a living legend.
Julie Gibson
Charlize Theron
There would be no one who would not agree that this stunning lady should be on our list. You wouldn’t know she’s had a rough past with that pretty face. Charlize grew up on a South African farm and at 15, she was faced with a horrific tragedy in which her mom killed her father in the form of self-defense. A lot of people scouted her as a model, but until after she reached the big screen, she wasn’t widely known.
Charlize Theron
Raquel Welch
Was there anybody here who could recognize this beautiful lady in Legally Blonde? She was considered one of the stars of pop culture back in her day, especially after making the movie One Million Years B.C. Through her beauty and acting skills, she was able to scoop up a lot of movie roles during her time. The actress was even awarded the “Imagen Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award” in 2001.
Raquel Welch
Rita Hayworth
Even though many people didn’t know Rita Hayworth these days, it was obvious that she ought to be in the picture below. She performed a role in dance movies in the 1930s and played more important roles. Rita had been a dancer since she was young. That said, she faced issues related to her alcohol consumption and financial problems.
Rita Hayworth
Ursula Andress
Just by looking at her photographs, you already know how happy Ursula Andress was for her appearance and beauty. She was able to act in a variety of movies, but her actual voice had to be dubbed to replace her powerful German-Swiss style of speaking. It was pretty normal during her period. She was also associated with Playboy Magazine.
Ursula Andress
Catherine Deneuve
When she appeared in Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, Catherine Deneuve, a pretty lady who was a French actress, made it to the big screen and became well recognized. It was her career’s greatest loss. She grabbed another opportunity to become a star and gain enormous popularity and the film’s title was Repulsion. At that point, it really made her a household name.
Catherine Deneuve
Ann-Margret
Ann Margret Olsson, starring in Bye Bye Bye Birdie in the 60’s and 70’s, was one of the most beloved and well-known actresses. Her first breakthrough role was secured when the Swedish-American actress appeared in the previously mentioned film. After that project it has led her through more opportunities. She made a lot of movies after her moment in the limelight.
Ann-Margret
Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh was just one of those actors who claimed that their beauty stood in the way of their acting talents. Other women want to be acknowledged not just for their good looks, but also their skills and everything they could give in the industry. Vivien was one of them. She knew she had to go farther than that, and so she did.
Vivien Leigh
Ava Gardner
Ava Gardner was raised in South Carolina. She developed a heavy accent when she was brought up there, ultimately causing MGM to believe that she was nonsensical. She always took the opportunity, nevertheless. Her first true hit came when she was featured in The Killers, a noir film. Opportunities became frequent and she became particularly well known.
Ava Gardner
Eleanor Tomlinson
Have you seen the movie Jack the Giant Slayer? You would probably remember this beautiful woman if you did. She played the role of Princess Isabelle in that film. Also, she became known for her other films including Poldark and The White Queen. She has become more commercially popular nowadays so we hope she could continue to capture more opportunities in the future!
Eleanor Tomlinson
Amber Heard
What was the first thing to pop into your mind when you heard that name, Amber Heard? Johnny Depp or Aquaman? This lovely lady has risen to prominence after her first film project, Friday Night Lights. So far, she has made more than 25 movies and TV shows together, and she still got a lot of chances. She became even more popular and successful after she married Johnny Depp.
Amber Heard
Cheryl Ladd
People in the 90s would always recall this girl from Charlie’s Angels. Could you believe she was sixty-eight now? Cheryl Ladd ‘s masterpiece in the show business industry was Charlie’s Angels. Her true career breakthrough was the TV show and she remained with it until it ended in 1981. And yet have you realized that she wasn’t just an actress? She was also an author and performer.
Cheryl Ladd
Samantha Fox
There were other famous celebrities who not only looked amazing but had so much more in store for them. One of them was Samantha Fox. She became a celebrity at the age of 16 because of her incontestable splendor. Later, she entered the world of the music industry in 1986. In that age, she was truly a talented beauty. She also performed in a number of TV shows and movies.
Samantha Fox
Cheryl Tiegs
Cheryl Tiegs was not only loved for her beauty but also for other tiny details. In 1987, her first project was to appear in Sports Illustrated, where she had her picture taken wearing a swimsuit. She began appearing in so many magazines, such as People, Men’s Health and so on, at the beginning of her modeling career. Because of her philanthropic work, people love her even more.
Cheryl Tiegs
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panetierre has most definitely made a name for herself as a Hollywood star. An actress, singer, and model, she’s famous all over the world, and for good reason. As a matter of fact, she’s worked hard to get where she is now. She started appearing in commercials at eleven months old! Ever since then, she’s appeared in many movies and TV shows, but it wasn’t until her starring role in Tiger Cruise in 2004 that she got her big break. Her most recent role was in the hit series, Nashville. The show came to an end in July 2018.
Hayden Panettiere
Kristy McNichol
One of the most well-known actresses of her generation was Kristy McNichol. So far, she had made a wide number of films and TV shows. Kristy was 57 and retiring from the world of show business. In order for her to choose to retire, she must have already achieved the height of her performance. And she was not only an actress, but a comedian, singer, and producer as well.
Kristy McNichol
Emma Stone
Who didn’t know who Emma Stone was? She played and starred in the films Zombieland, La La Land, and Easy A. We acknowledged that when she wanted to act in La La Land as Ryan Gosling ‘s partner, she got even more attention. She had already won more than 20 awards at this time. She was considered to be one of Hollywood’s highest paying actresses in 2017.
Emma Stone
Blake Lively
Gossip Kids, remember? If you ever did, you probably need to know that Blake Lively was one of the most important characters in this TV series. She portrayed Serena Van Der Woodsen, and for about 5 years, the show agreed to proceed. In that TV show, Blake was first introduced. She tied her knot to the famous Ryan Reynolds as well. Now, they have 3 gorgeous kids.
Blake Lively
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie was an actress from Australia and also produced foreign films. She was also widely known in the role she played as the Joker ‘s partner in the Suicide Squad. She was nominated for various awards and accolades ever since. In 2017 she was also listed in the Time Magazine’s 100 most influential women. She was tagged as one of the top-paid actresses in 2019.
Margot Robbie
Emma Watson
Emma Watsons was remembered Not just for her excellent acting skills, but also for her intellect and honesty of heart. She was just a child when she started filming for the Harry Potter film series. She was not only a star but also a model as well as an activist. Being an activist showered her true beauty inside.
Emma Watson
Meghan Markle
Could you believe this beauty snatched a prince’s heart into real life? It was like a love fairy tale. It was in 2018 that they publicly revealed that this beautiful lady, Meghan Markle, was dating a royal member of the family, Prince Harry. The news eventually came out and even though she was already famous for her character in the TV series Suits, her fame started back then.
Meghan Markle
Hedy Lamarr
Unlike most of the celebrities we discussed before, Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just known for being in show business. She was recognized and attracted the attention of many people because of her work, and she participated in the invention of military and civilian devices. Clearly, she was an example of beauty and the brain. And that couldn’t be disputed by anyone.
Hedy Lamarr
Sharon Tate
Sharon Tate was one of show business’s proclaimed everlasting beauties. Without a drop of sweat, her natural beauty and acting ability helped her make it to the big screen. She appeared in comedy and tragic acting roles in quite a few films. It was heartbreaking that she had been involved in the tragic incident of the Manson family.
Sharon Tate
Ingrid Bergman
Since the 30’s, this pretty lady had been making a name for herself in show business. With the beauty she possesses, a biographer described her as “arguably the most international star in the history of entertainment.” And she was also able to work with director Anatole Litvak who said despite all that Ingrid had been through she was still true to herself and made her quite a girl.
Ingrid Bergman
Sophie Marceau
When she was young, Sophie Marceau started her career and she was already able to make it to the big screen by then. After this, she was able to secure a lot of European films that opened her chances for greater possibilities in the Hollywood scene. Her very first movie was La Boum. She said, “I’ve never really been beautiful, I’m photogenic.”
Sophie Marceau
Sophia Loren
Maybe not everyone recognized who Sophia Loren was but back then this pretty woman was a popular Italian actress. She was just a young child, exactly 14 years old, when she began her career and acted. She kept on acting until this day. Also, Sophia was notorious for not worrying about what people thought about her. She did not mind showing off her unshaved pits!
Sophia Loren
Barbi Benton
Barbi Benton was just a teenager when she first joined the world of modelling. At exactly 14 years of age, she decided to explore the possibilities she could dive into in modeling. We could say she didn’t have a challenging time doing this with her looks, even though she was young. At 16, she was dominating the covers of Playboy Magazines. She also released a couple of songs.
Barbi Benton
Halle Berry
Halle Berry was one of the African Americans whose careers were now phenomenally successful on the Hollywood scene. Her beauty was clearly magnificent, but her acting ability would surely carry her to peaks. Since she entered the film industry her career had always been an immense success. She was best known for her appearance in the X-Men franchise, Gothika, Die Another Day and Swordfish as she portrayed her characters in those films.
Halle Berry
Salma Hayek
Mexican-born Salma Hayek was a beauty. Her success then started there, and as she was about to become famous in Mexico, she was doing very well. With that said, Salma Hayek possibly wanted to do more than just be recognized in Mexico and strives to do more than that. At the age of 20, she made her way into the Hollywood scene. She wanted to enter Hollywood from that day on, and her career just soared quickly.
Salma Hayek
Isabella Rossellini
Are you aware that the daughter of one of the women on our list is Isabella Rossellini? We ventured to say that beauty really flowed through their blood. She was the daughter of the filmmakers Ingrid Bergman and Roberto Rossellini. Isabella started late, unlike all the other women here who actually started at an early age. She joined the modeling field and became a spokesperson for Lancôme for 14 years.
Isabella Rossellini
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Now, maybe some of you know who Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is. She was not only a model during her prime but also a successful actress. During her college days she started her career as a model, and even won Miss World in 1994. Another Beauty and Brain example! She has continued to hold other people who knew about her private affairs even with her success now.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Brigitte Bardot
This gorgeous woman did not really start as an actress or as a model like the rest of the women in our list. She began as a dancer and only considered moving into the world of show business in the 1950s. Little did she know it was this one option that would change her future forever. Her first movie, And God Create Woman, was both extremely controversial and powerful.
Brigitte Bardot
Barbara Eden
Were you familiar with the name Barbara Eden? If not, you would be able to remember her from the sitcom she had done before. Her breakthrough role in the 1960s was I Dream of Jeanine and she became even more popular because of this sitcom. Did you know, though, that the sitcom director preferred a brunette to play his role? However, they couldn’t resist her elegance and charm.
Barbara Eden
Elizabeth Hurley
Elizabeth Hurley was recognized thanks to Hugh Grant. When they started dating Elizabeth became a hot item for the press and cameras as Hugh became famous for his film, Four Weddings and a Funeral. She became the spokesmodel of Estèe Lauder even though she did not have modeling experience and skills. In addition, she became an actress and made a few movies.
Elizabeth Hurley
Anita Ekberg
Anita Ekberg was still young when she first applied to enter the modelling scenes. Nonetheless, she might have discovered that she had more to offer than her modeling skills. She conquered Europe and the USA by making countless movies. Not only that, she even participated in a variety of beauty pageants. In 1951 Miss Universe was her largest pageant.
Anita Ekberg
Lauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall started her career in the modeling industry first, along with the other beautiful women on the list. She had been published in magazines including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, etc. Her beauty had been known as “cat-like grace, tawny blonde hair, and blue-green eyes.” She was also named the twentieth biggest female actress during her period and was known for her unique voice and aura which is very seductive.
Lauren Bacall
Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger made her way to the big screen by first joining the modelling industry. It was quite common for female stars to enter the modeling community initially and later after shifting to acting. Kim Basinger had done so. Switching to acting only increased her popularity when she landed and made many movies. She kept on acting until this very day!
Kim Basinger
Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn Smith was not only an actress, but also a businesswoman. Her big breakthrough was when she played Kelly Garrett’s part in the Charlie’s Angels television edition. There was no question that the film was extremely helpful in enhancing her career and becoming increasingly famous. After that film, she was able to land numerous roles in tv shows, movies, and miniseries.
Jaclyn Smith
Barbara Parkins
Barbara Parkins started her career as a backup dancer for big stars at an early age in various night-clubs. She was just 16 years old at the time and was only beginning to move to Los Angeles. She had the opportunity to play a role in 20,000 Eyes, a 1961 movie. Her breakthrough role was when she played a role in the film adaptation of Valley of the Dolls.
Barbara Parkins
Julie Ege
Julie Ege was one of those ladies who first tried their luck in the world of modeling. She began her career as a model as soon as she was 15 years old. At the age of 18, she entered the Miss Norway pageant and took home second place. Not only that, she also participated in the Miss Universe pageant, much like Anita Ekberg. She shifted to acting in the late 1960s.
Julie Ege
Jane Birkin
Jane Birkin was an actress from England who starred in several French and British films. Probably due to her partner at the time, Serge Gainsbourg, she shot to prominence. And yet after they broke up, she remained successful in both her singing and acting career. Hermes also called a bag after her, as she said she couldn’t find a bag that matched her weekend taste.
Jane Birkin
Britt Ekland
In the 60’s, Britt Ekland started her film industry career and had been able to play various roles. A decade later she became even more successful because of a film she collaborated with Peter Sellers in 1964. After seeing her pictures in the newspaper Peter Sellers asked her to marry him. She became even more popular in the ’70s.
Britt Ekland
Loretta Young
She was the youngest person ever to start a career in show business. Could you guess the age at which she started? Believe it or not, she began 2-3 years old! She was also carrying a long and fruitful career. At an early age, she developed a smoking problem as well. Anyway, in her 80s, she stopped smoking to be able to gain more weight.
Loretta Young
Jacqueline Bisset
Back in the ’60s, Jacqueline Bisset started her career. She also acted in commercials and in a Hollywood hit film by that time. She got recognition on the big screen for her presence and was offered more parts. She was able to get a chance to play a crucial role in Day and Night. She was completely remembered for a wet T-shirt scene in The Deep Movie.
Jacqueline Bisset
Grace Kelly
Not just for her good looks, Grace Kelly was remembered for the life she had built since leaving show business. With just 5 years in the acting scene, she was able to become one of Hollywood ‘s successful actresses during that time. Her life had totally changed when she married Prince Rainier ll. After having a stroke while driving, she died and got into a car accident.
Grace Kelly
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn resembled Marilyn Monroe and the list would be incomplete without her. She got those stunning looks and a rare charm that no one would be shocked if her career in show business shot up in flying colors. She had won several awards because of the roles she performed during her tenure. It just shows that she was a talented woman, and not just that she was beautiful.
Audrey Hepburn
Kim Novak
Others might not remember Kim Novak, but during her period, she was one of the most popular actresses. She was also used by Columbia Pictures as a substitute for Riya Hayworth after Riya ‘s career went down in the 1950s. She was made to contend against Manilyn Monroe as well. Her career has also been fruitful. She agreed to retire in the early nineties which is a well-deserved one.
Kim Novak