Once upon a time (so to speak) the idea of determining the most beautiful woman in the world seemed like the stuff of fairy tales. In fact, it conjures to mind the tale of Snow White and the Evil Queen who asked a magic mirror who the most beautiful woman in all the land was. But fairy tales are just a fantasy…right?
In this case, that’s no longer so. Some researchers have applied the golden ratio to the study of famous female bodies. If you don’t remember learning about this back in school, this is known as the “divine proportion,” and it has been used by artists, mathematicians, and architects in order to create the most perfect designs.
Using this ratio, which famous women in the world have the most perfect bodies? Keep reading to find out!
Cameron Diaz
She hasn’t appeared in very many movies lately, but Cameron Diaz was once one of the biggest faces in all of Hollywood. Thanks to performances in everything from The Mask to There’s Something About Mary, she became a household name. But just how beautiful is this stunning star?
The fiery Diaz comes in red hot at 91%, which is no surprise to us. In addition to her killer smile and toned body, Diaz has always had a girl-next-door appeal. She’s so appealing, in fact, that we grew up wishing we had her as our neighbor!
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is obviously much more than a pretty face. She may have headlined movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but thanks to performances in movies like Marriage Story, we know that she’s just as talented in dramatic roles as she is in action films like Black Widow.
ScarJo might be an icon, but where does the golden ratio rank her? This alluring actor comes in at 96.4%, making her officially the hottest woman on this entire list. If you try to dispute that, we’ve got one important question you’ll need to answer: have you seen her? Whew!
Marilyn Monroe
She may have died decades ago, but Marilyn Monroe never stopped being a sex symbol. In life, the actor embodied Hollywood beauty and effectively became the world’s first bombshell beauty. Honestly, is there any more testimony to how gorgeous she is than the fact that she once captivated John F. Kennedy himself?
You should know that when we say that Monroe has a timeless beauty, even the golden ratio agrees with us. She is rated at 94%, meaning she has the body that millions of women will kill to have. Honestly, that’s just as true of Marilyn Monroe in death as it was when she was alive.
Elle Macpherson
The term “statuesque” might as well have been invented to describe Elle Macpherson. She’s tall, with piercing blue eyes and flowing blonde hair. In short, she has the kind of body that was born to fascinate millions on the big screen.
Where does she stack up when it comes to the golden ratio calculations? Macpherson clocks in right at 88.3%. Like some of the other entries on this list, we think this calculation is a little low…ratio or no ratio, Macpherson has always been perfect to us.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek is one of those rare beauties who doesn’t seem to really age. Her appearance remains just as captivating today as it did decades ago, back when audiences fell in love with her sultry body thanks to performances in films like From Dusk Till Dawn.
According to the golden ratio, Hayek rates at 88% when trying to calculate the most beautiful women in the world. If anything, we think this estimation is too low, and one look into her soulful eyes and the contours of her immaculate body are enough to prove us right!
Katy Perry
It feels like Katy Perry has been a pure bombshell from the very beginning. There is no denying her awesome talents as a singer, but most of us knew she was a goddess from the moment she appeared in music videos and on stages all across America.
Her eyes are deep and her body is curvaceous, but what does the golden ratio tell us about Katy Perry’s beauty? Surprising no one, she is rated at 92%. In academic terms, that means she gets an A-, but when someone looks as good as Perry, we’d be the last ones to recommend she go for extra credit!
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is the most controversial woman on this list. Despite her beauty, some people dislike her for the annoying reality shows and even more annoying family. Others are annoyed by the frequent rumors that this socialite has used plastic surgery to shape herself into the perfect woman.
Whether or not she ever went under the knife, however, doesn’t really matter to the golden ratio. It calculates Kim Kardashian at a staggering 96.3%, making her officially one of the most beautiful women in the entire world. Whether that’s reason enough for you to “keep up” with her comings and goings, though, is something you’ll have to decide for yourself.