Beauty icon of the decade

Wednesday, December 30, 2009
LONDON: Angelina Jolie has been named the Beauty Icon of the Decade in a new poll in the U.K. The multi-award winning actress is ahead of Brad Pitt's ex-wife Jennifer Aniston in the list.

Health and beauty retail chain Superdrug asked 3,000 people in the new survey, which sees the "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" Star the envy of women around the world.

Commercial Director for the company, Steve Jebson, told a UK-based newspaper, "Angelina Jolie is not a conventional beauty but her strong character shines through her fabulous features to give her a unique standing in the beauty world."

He added that while Jolie, 34, is famous for her sultry pout, her figure and long thick lustrous hair are what make British women envious.

Scarlett Johansson, who was named Beauty Icon of 2008, is at sixth place, while Beauty Icon of 2009, Cheryl Cole, is at fifth.

Also included in the list are Beyonce (8th), Halle Berry (10th), Megan Fox (16th), and Charlize Theron (20th).

Top 20 beauty icons of the decade:

Angelina Jolie
Jennifer Aniston
Kylie Minogue
Catherine Zeta Jones
Cheryl Cole
Scarlett Johansson
Keira Knightly
Beyonce Knowles
Liv Tyler
Halle Berry
Kate Winslet
Myleene Klass
Kelly Brook
Nigella Lawson
Kate Beckinsale
Megan Fox
Eva Longoria
Joanna Lumley
Holly Willoughby
Charlize Theron

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