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Buzz News TV has compiled a list of the 50 most beautiful women of film and TV. Many of the women featured throughout this list are obvious choices, but hopefully we were able to include a few that might have gone under the radar.

1. Mary Tyler Moore – As Laura Pertrie on the Dick Van Dyke Show she was simply irresistible. Moore’s talent in song and dance along with her comedic genius only added to her overall beauty and charm.

 

 

2. Grace Kelly – One of Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite starlets, Kelly starred in Rear Window and To Catch a Thief. As we know she went on to become the Princess of Monaco, but tragically died in a car accident in 1982.

 

 

3. Natalie Wood – Starting out as a child actor in such films as Miracle on 34^th Street, Wood went on to make a name for herself in Rebel Without a Cause and as Maria in West Side Story.

 

 

4. Salma Hayek – This half Mexican half Lebanese bombshell became a national sensation after 1995’s Desperado gained so much popularity. Since, she was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for her leading role in Frida.

 

 

5. Audrey Hepburn – The star of such classics as Funny Face, Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady won 23 film awards (including one Oscar) and had another 24 nominations.

 

 

6. Halle Berry – A former fashion model and beauty queen, Berry has served as the face for both Revlon and Versace. Many will argue that her portrayal of Catwoman was the sexiest ever.

 

 

7. Liv Tyler – The daughter of Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler, her own career breakthrough came in 1996’s Stealing Beauty, in which she played Lucy Harmon, a romantic teenager who plans on losing her virginity whilst traveling to Italy.

 

 

8. Angelina Jolie – 1998’s Gia, in which Jolie plays a drug addicted model who eventually dies from AIDS quickly put her on the map, thanks in part to the fact that she nearly bares it all.

 

 

9. Ashley Judd – Daughter of country star Naomi Judd, she has made her own name for herself starring in such movies as Kiss the Girls, Double Jeopardy, Heat, De-Lovely and Someone Like You.

 

 

10. Nicole Kidman – Getting even more beautiful as she ages, Kidman’s grace and beauty was never showcased more than in the 2001 musical Moulin Rouge, where she plays Satine. The role earned her an Oscar nomination.

 

 

 

11. Rachel Welch – Born in Chicago this popular pin-up was most known for her roles in 100 Rifles, Fantastic Voyage and One Million Years B.C. Also look for her in an unaccredited role as a college girl in Roustabout starring Elvis Presley.

 

 

12. Beyonce Knowles – Mostly known as a singer-songwriter and record producer, Beyonce also made a splash in the film world as Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember. She has also starred in Dreamgirls amongst others.

 

 

 

13. Charlize Theron - This South African-American actress rose to fame in the late 1990’s with roles in Mighty Joe Young, The Devil’s Advocate, and The Cider House Rules. She was Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive in 2007.

 

 

14. Elizabeth Montgomery – Though known for her parts in A Case of Rape and as Lizzie Borden in The Legend of Lizzie Borden, Montgomery will always be remembered best as Samantha in Bewitched.

 

 

15. Elizabeth Taylor – Taylor an Academy Award in 1960 for Butterfield 8 and in 1966 for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf. She has been married eight times to seven different husbands (Richard Burton twice).

 

 

16. Marilyn Monroe – Monroe was the epitome of the word voluptuous. She was not only a sex symbol but was also praised for her comedic ability in such films as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, How to Marry a Millionaire and The Seven Year Itch.

 

 

17. Catherine Zeta Jones – Jones is a Welsh actress who gathered notoriety from such films as The Phantom, The Mask of Zorro, Intolerable Cruelty and, what is perhaps her sexiest role, in Entrapment. She also sang and danced in Chicago.

 

 

18. Brigitte Bardot – Born in 1934, this French actress turned many heads starring in over 50 films during the 50’s and 60’s. After her retirement from film in 1973, Bardot became an ambassador for animal rights.

 

 

19. Scarlett Johansson – Receiving critical acclaim for both Ghost World and Lost in Translation, she has become a Woody Allen favorite starring in his films Match Point, Scoop and most recently, Vicki Cristina Barcelona.

 

 

20. Monica Belluci – Belluci was dazzling as Persephone in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. However, she was much more conservative as Mary Magdalene in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ.

 

 

 

21. Rachel McAdams – The Canadian born actress got her first big break starring with Rob Schneider in The Hot Chick. She then went on to dazzle in such films as The Notebook, Red Eye and Wedding Crashers.

 

 

22. Elle MacPherson – Though her acting career is not much to speak about, the Australian model’s sheer beauty gets her high on the list. Some of her film credits included Batman & Robin, The Edge and Sirens.

 

 

23. Claudia Schiffer – Here’s another model whose film appearances are mostly forgettable, but her good looks are not. This German model first made waves across America in the 1980’s as the face for the Guess clothing line.

 

 

24. Julia Roberts – Who could forget the lovable prostitute in Pretty Woman. Roberts went on to win a Best actress Academy Award for her role in Erin Brockovich and was nominated in both Pretty Woman and Steel Magnolias.

 

 

25. Jennifer Aniston – Everybody loves a friend, especially Rachel on Friends. It was Aniston’s departure to feature films that helped put an end to the popular sitcom. Recently, Aniston can be seen in Marley & Me.

 

 

26. Julie Newmar – Newmar received most of her popularity playing Catwoman on the 1960’s Batman television series. She was one of three “Catwomen” on the series, the others being played by Lee Meriwether and Eartha Kitt.

 

 

27. Jennifer Lopez – Lopez successfully crossed over into the film world after already making a name for herself as a “Fly Girl” on the early 90’s comedy show, In Living Color. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Selena.

 

 

28. Jaclyn Smith – In 1976 Jaclyn Smith emerged as one of the nation’s true beauties thanks to her role as Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels. Not long after the show’s huge success, she was featured in bubble gum cards and fashion dolls.

 

 

29. Famke Janssen – Born in the Netherlands, the Dutch actress and fashion model is probably best known for her roles in Nip/Tuck, Golden Eye and as Dr. Jean Grey (Phoenix) in the X-Men movies.

 

 

30. Kate Winslet – Winslet broke loose after her portrayal of Rose DeWitt Bukater in 1997’s Titanic, but it was her lovesick, murderous role in 1994’s Heavenly Creatures that critics have given her the most acclaim.

 

 

 

31. Rita Hayworth – Born Margarita Carmen Cansino, this American actress and dancer made her fame in such movies The Strawberry Blonde and Gilda. Hayworth was undoubtedly the sex symbol of the 1940’s.

 

 

32. Lisa Bonet – Known for her role as Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show, Bonet gained massive attention, and earned a Saturn Award nomination, for her performance in Angel Heart. She was married to Lenny Kravitz for 6 years.

 

 

33. Lucy Liu – First gaining popularity for her role on Ally McBeal, Liu went on to star in Charlie’s Angels, Payback, Shanghai Noon and was especially lethal in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol 1.

 

 

34. Jessica Alba – It was her leading role in the television series Dark Angel that propelled Alba to feature films. Since, she has taken on sexy roles in Sin City and as The Invisible Girl in the Fantastic Four movies.

 

 

35. Jane Seymour – Seymour was introduced to the world in the 1973 James Bond film, Live and Let Die. After plenty of television and film appearances she found her biggest popularity in the series, Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman

 

 

36. Gwyneth Paltrow – Born the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and film and television producer Bruce Paltrow, Gwyneth was born to succeed. Fortunately her appealing looks even made it come easier for her.

 

 

37. Denise Richards – Wild Things certainly put this Downers Grove, IL native on the sexy map and it was not long after that she became a Bond girl in The World is Not Enough.

 

 

38. Penelope Cruz – Starring in both Latin and American films, Cruz has made a name for herself an acclaimed actress. She played the same role, Sophia, in Open Your Eyes and the American version, Vanilla Sky.

 

 

39. Shannon Elizabeth – Elizabeth became famous after appearing in American Pie. Though not a huge role, it was a memorable one. Since, she has been in Tomcats, Love Actually, Cursed, and The Grand amongst others.

 

 

40. Eva Mendes – Though she didn’t begin acting until the late 90’s, Mendes has made a name for herself in several films including starring roles in Hitch, Ghost Rider, and The Spirit.

 

 

 

41. Keira Knightly – Though only 23 years old, Knightley has already received critical praise from multiple films including Pride and Prejudice and as the Duchess of Devonshire in The Duchess.

 

 

42. Rosario Dawson – The Cuban and Dominican actress and singer has been featured in several films such as Sin City, Seven Pounds and 25^th Hour, but was able to showcase her talents the most in Rent.

 

 

43. Finola Hughes – Hughes made her mark as Anna Devane on the ultra popular General Hospital during the 1980’s. The English actress has also starred in some films most notably Staying Alive the sequel to Saturday Night Fever.

 

 

44. Ann Margaret – An actress who was just as known for her ability to sing and dance, Margaret has won the Golden Globe five times. One of her favorite films was playing opposite Elvis Presley in Viva Las Vegas.

 

 

45. Anna Nicole Smith – She was the 1993 playmate of the year, but also gained popularity as the face for Guess jeans. Smith was born Vickie Lynn Hogan in Harris County, Texas.

 

 

46. Julie Delpy – Delpy is a French/American actress who has also gained relative fame as a singer. She is also an Academy Award nominated screenwriter for the film Waking Life.

 

 

47. Pamela Anderson – Bay Watch or “Babe Watch” star Anderson graced the cover of Playboy more than any other women in the magazine’s history. Many forget she started out as the “Tool Time Girl” on Home Improvement.

 

 

48. Jessica Simpson – Fortunately she moved on from Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica to continue her music career and also her film career in which she has starred in Employee of the Month, The Dukes of Hazard and Blonde Ambition.

 

 

49. Sophie Mareau – Though mostly performing in French films, Mareau made an impact in America by having significant roles in Braveheart and in the James Bond film The World is Not Enough.

 

 

50. Vivica Fox – Fox hit the big time after her role in 1996’s Independence Day. The South Bend, IN native has also starred in Kill Bill: Vol 1, Set it Off and recently was a regular on Curb Your Enthusiasm.