The science of beauty has placed Anya Taylor-Joy, Bella Hadid and Margot Robbie among the top ten most attractive women in the world, according to Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, which measures physical perfection.
But these stunning starlets haven’t always looked like they do today – with Hollywood’s best skincare and make-up on hand to have elevated their appearance.
Striking before and after photos show how the actresses and models have transformed their faces over the years, with the power of cosmetics experts, stylists and hairdressers behind them.
In some cases, A-listers have even admitted to getting serious plastic surgery or other ‘tweakments’.
The science of beauty has placed Anya Taylor-Joy, Bella Hadid and Margot Robbie among the top ten most attractive women in the world, according to Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi, which measures physical perfection
Bella Hadid – who placed in the top three – has candidly spoken about getting a nose job aged just 14, and how much she regrets the decision.
In a 2022 interview with Vogue magazine, she also detailed her struggles with body image and mental health, admitting she always felt ‘ugly’ and ‘uncool’ in comparison to elder sister Gigi, while reflecting on her battle with anorexia and seeking treatment for depression.
Half-Dutch, half-Palestinian Bella said of her procedure: ‘I wish I had kept the nose of my ancestors. I think I would have grown into it.’ Bella has insisted that rhinoplasty is the only procedure she’s had done.
All the top ten were close to the perfect score which is 100 per cent. The list was compiled using the latest computerised mapping techniques by Harley Street facial cosmetic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva, who uses the technology in his work.
Anya Taylor-Joy topped the scientific poll for being the most beautiful woman in the world.
Her eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin, jaw and facial shape were measured and came closest to the ancient Greeks’ idea of the ‘perfect looking woman’.
Dune star Zendaya, 27, girlfriend of Spiderman hunk Tom Holland, was second with 94.37 per cent, model Bella Hadid, 27, was third with 94.35 per cent and Barbie actress Margot Robbie, 33, was fourth with 93.43 per cent.
Dr De Silva, who runs the Centre For Advanced Facial Cosmetic And Plastic Surgery in London, said: ‘Anya Taylor-Joy had the highest overall reading for the positioning of her eyes, with a score of 98.9 per cent, which is only 1.1 per cent away from being the perfect shape.
‘Anya also had the highest score for her eyebrows and was close to the top in almost every category apart from her lips.’
He added that Zendaya was a ‘close second’, and achieved the second highest score for her helps with a mark of 99.5 per cent.
‘These brand new computer mapping techniques allow us to solve some of the mysteries of what it is that makes someone physically beautiful and the technology is useful when planning patients’ surgery,’ he continued.
The Golden Ratio was a mathematical equation devised by the Greeks in an attempt to measure beauty.
The ratio can be applied to anything and was used by Leonardo Da Vinci for the perfect human male body in his famous work, the Vitruvian Man.
Here, FEMAIL looks at the top 10 most beautiful women according to the science, and how they transformed their look over the years…
1. Anya Taylor-Joy – 94.6%
Anya Taylor-Joy was the ‘clear winner’ when all elements of the face were measured for physical perfection
Sweet snaps from when she was entering her twenties show the star with softer facial features, that matured into a sculpted contoured visage
Anya Taylor-Joy, 27, has been revered for her ethereal feline-like features.
Sweet snaps from when she was entering her twenties show the star with softer facial features, that matured into a sculpted contoured visage.
Dr De Silva said: ‘Anya Taylor-Joy was the clear winner when all elements of the face were measured for physical perfection.’
2. Zendaya – 94.37%
Zendaya is known as both a fashion icon and a striking beauty. Over the years, she has transformed her look with more experimental make-up, different hairstyles, and exciting stylistic choices. Pictured in 2015 aged 19
Her go-to stylist Law Roach has been behind her clothing transformation, but it doesn’t appear that Zendaya’s facial features have undergone any radical transformations. Pictured today
Zendaya, 27, is known as both a fashion icon and a striking beauty.
Over the years, she has transformed her look with more experimental make-up, different hairstyles, and exciting stylistic choices.
Her go-to stylist Law Roach has been behind her clothing transformation, but it doesn’t appear that Zendaya’s facial features have undergone any radical transformations over her time growing up in the spotlight.
3. Bella Hadid – 94.35%
Bella Hadid has been open about having had a nose job when she was a teenager – and in a 2022 Vogue interview admitted that she regrets it. Pictured in 2014, aged 18
Dr De Silva said that supermodel Bella topped the table for the shape of her chin. Pictured today
Bella Hadid, 27, has been open about having had a nose job when she was a teenager – and in a 2022 Vogue interview admitted that she regrets it.
The star went on to note that the criticism of her looks made her feel as though she wasn’t worthy of being deemed a supermodel.
Growing up with a supermodel for an elder sister didn’t help matters either, with Bella noting she had spent her life comparing herself to Gigi.
She explained: ‘I’ve had this impostor syndrome where people made me feel like I didn’t deserve any of this. People always have something to say, but what I have to say is, I’ve always been misunderstood in my industry and by the people around me.’
She explained: ‘I was the uglier sister. I was the brunette. I wasn’t as cool as Gigi, not as outgoing. That’s really what people said about me. And unfortunately when you get told things so many times, you do just believe it.
‘I always ask myself, how did a girl with incredible insecurities, anxiety, depression, body-image issues, eating issues, who hates to be touched, who has intense social anxiety—what was I doing getting into this business? But over the years I became a good actress.
‘I put on a very smiley face, or a very strong face. I always felt like I had something to prove. People can say anything about how I look, about how I talk, about how I act. But in seven years I never missed a job, canceled a job, was late to a job. No one can ever say that I don’t work my a*s off.’
Dr De Silva said: ‘Bella topped the table for the shape of her chin which, with a score of 99.7 per cent, was only 0.3 per cent away from being the perfect shape.’
4. Margot Robbie – 93.43%
Once a little-known soap star, the Australian actress has come into her own – and perfected her make-up and skincare routine. Pictured in 2010 aged 20
Throwback photos also show the Hollywood star opting for harsher make-up looks and stark tans, while she has now nailed a softer palette that shows her naturally dewy skin through
She’s been hailed as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women. And Margot Robbie, 34, has certainly maintained her title as she owned one red carpet after the other this past year.
Once a little-known soap star, the Australian actress has come into her own – and perfected her make-up and skincare routine.
However a look back at her formative years show how Margot has undergone a very glamorous transformation since her days playing Donna Freedman on Neighbours.
Margot once sported a baby face, but her visage has become more contoured and defined over the years.
Throwback photos also show the Hollywood star opting for harsher make-up looks and stark tans, while she has now nailed a softer palette that shows her naturally dewy skin through.
‘Margot Robbie was fourth, scoring highly in all categories except the brow area,’ Dr De Silva explained.
5. Song Hye-kyo – 92.67%
While it is understood she has not had any procedures, before photos show the actress with thinner eyebrows and a sharper facial contour than her current softer features. Pictured in 2008
While it is understood she has not had any procedures, before photos show the actress with thinner eyebrows and a sharper facial contour than her current softer features
South Korea is known for its globally revered skincare, cosmetics and tweakments, so it’s no wonder that star Song Hye-kyo, 42, has been able to achieve a transformation.
While it is understood she has not had any procedures, before photos show the actress with thinner eyebrows and a sharper facial contour than her current softer features.
‘Song Hye-kyo, the South Korean actress known for her work on The Grandmaster, Descendents of the Sun and the hit Netflix drama The Glory, got top marks for her eyes which, with a score of 99.7 percent, were only 0.3 per cent from perfection,’ Dr De Silva said.
‘She scored very well in all other categories apart from her eyebrows and her forehead.’
6. Beyoncé – 92.4%
The star has continually over the years been praised for her looks and consistently dubbed one of the most beautiful women in the world. Pictured in 2001, aged 20
As she has grown up in the spotlight, fans have remarked on her age-defying looks. Beyonce pictured today
Dr De Silva said: ‘Beyoncé was the second oldest woman on the list and she still looks incredible as she approaches her 43rd birthday in September.
‘She scored the highest marks for the shape of her face (99.6%) and had very high scores for her eyes, brow area and lips.’
The star has continually over the years been praised for her looks and consistently dubbed one of the most beautiful women in the world.
As she has grown up in the spotlight, fans have remarked on her age-defying looks.
7. Taylor Swift – 91.64%
Photos from her youth show how much her facial features have matured into a more sculpted look. Pictured in 2015 aged 26
Taylor Swift has over the years become a global icon, so it’s no wonder that she will have had the best make-up and hair team on hand
Taylor Swift, 34, has over the years become a global icon, so it’s no wonder that she will have had the best make-up and hair team on hand.
Photos from her youth show how much her facial features have matured into a more sculpted look.
Her eye shape opened up while her make-up team have focused on accentuating her cheekbones and naturally angular face.
‘Taylor Swift rates very highly for her chin and lips but was kept back by a low score for her eyebrows,’ Dr De Silva said.
8. Zhang Ziyi – 91.51%
She had been one of the most praised actresses when it comes to her age-defying looks, seemingly not having aged a day since appearing in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 24 years ago. Pictured left in 2006 and right in 2013
She scored very highly for her eye position and her face shape but had one of the lowest marks for her lips, Dr De Silva said. Pictured today
‘Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who has made a successful transition to Hollywood and has starred in The Cloverfield Paradox and The Climbers, is the oldest star on the list at 45,’ Dr De Silva said.
‘She scored very highly for her eye position and her face shape but had one of the lowest marks for her lips.’
She had been one of the most praised actresses when it comes to her age-defying looks, seemingly not having aged a day since appearing in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 24 years ago.
9. Alia Bhatt – 91.14%
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has wowed global screens with her glamorous appearances – but it took time to achieve her latest chic looks. Pictured in 2014 aged 21
But now, she has perfected her soft smoky glam and grown into her strikingly chiselled features. Pictured today
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, 31, has wowed global screens with her glamorous appearances – but it took time to achieve her latest chic looks.
When she was starting out on the scene, throwback photos of Alia show the young star experimenting with her hair and make-up reminiscent of early 2000s looks.
But now, she has perfected her soft smoky glam and grown into her strikingly chiselled features.
Dr De Silva said: ‘Alia Bhatt is a Bollywood superstar who was named the first Indian global ambassador for the luxury brand Gucci last year.
‘She scored highly for her face shape and her eye position but was marked down for the shape of her nose and her eyebrows.’
10. Nazanin Boniadi – 90.89%
The star, 44, is known to have been praised for her looks throughout the length of her career and doesn’t appear to have aged a day. Pictured in 2007 aged 27
She studied in the United States before embarking on a successful career in movies and TV – starring in blockbusters such as Iron Man. Pictured today
‘Nazanin is a stunning Middle Eastern actress, who was born in Tehran in Iran,’ Dr De Silva explained.
‘She studied in the United States before embarking on a successful career in movies and TV – starring in blockbusters such as Iron Man and also in big TV hits such as Homeland and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
‘She had the highest mark overall for the shape of nose at 97.4% but was marked down for her lips and eyebrows.’
The star, 44, is known to have been praised for her looks throughout the length of her career and doesn’t appear to have aged a day.
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