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26 years of People’s Most Beautiful

  • <p>Nope, it’s not the ‘90s. At age 47, Jen proves that some things only get better with age. Congrats on being this year’s winner, Jen! </p>
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    2016: Jennifer Aniston

    Nope, it’s not the ‘90s. At age 47, Jen proves that some things only get better with age. Congrats on being this year’s winner, Jen!

  • <p>Sandy took the top spot in 2015.</p>
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    2015: Sandra Bullock

    Sandy took the top spot in 2015.

  • <p>Newcomer, Lupita shared her quick rise to the top in 2014. </p>
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    2014: Lupita Nyong’o

    Newcomer, Lupita shared her quick rise to the top in 2014.

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  • <p>Love her or loathe her, you can’t deny Gwyn was looking fresh-faced and beautiful in 2013.</p>
    4/27

    2013: Gwyneth Paltrow

    Love her or loathe her, you can’t deny Gwyn was looking fresh-faced and beautiful in 2013.

  • <p>Queen Bey reigned in 2012. </p>
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    2012: Beyonce

    Queen Bey reigned in 2012.

  • <p>The ageless J. Lo proved she still had it in 2011. </p>
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    2011: Jennifer Lopez

    The ageless J. Lo proved she still had it in 2011.

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  • <p>Julia pretty much rules this list. She’s appeared in the top spot four times! In fact, we couldn’t even find a copy of the 2010 cover but here’s how babely she looked that year. <i>(Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
    7/27

    2010: Julia Roberts

    Julia pretty much rules this list. She’s appeared in the top spot four times! In fact, we couldn’t even find a copy of the 2010 cover but here’s how babely she looked that year. (Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

  • <p>Wow, Christina Applegate! OK, it’s just been a long time since we’ve seen this stunning star but in 2009, she was top dog. </p>
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    2009: Christina Applegate

    Wow, Christina Applegate! OK, it’s just been a long time since we’ve seen this stunning star but in 2009, she was top dog.

  • <p>Remember when Jen and John Mayer were dating? That was the same year Ms. Hudson was crowned “Most Beautiful.”</p>
    9/27

    2008: Kate Hudson

    Remember when Jen and John Mayer were dating? That was the same year Ms. Hudson was crowned “Most Beautiful.”

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  • <p>Looking good, Drew.</p>
    10/27

    2007: Drew Barrymore

    Looking good, Drew.

  • <p>Wow, it’s been 10 years since she topped the list – though we doubt there’s been a year where she hasn’t been part of the roster. </p>
    11/27

    2006: Angelia Jolie

    Wow, it’s been 10 years since she topped the list – though we doubt there’s been a year where she hasn’t been part of the roster.

  • <p>In 2005, Julia Roberts graced her third cover and Jessica and Nick went to Iraq.</p>
    12/27

    2005: Julia Roberts

    In 2005, Julia Roberts graced her third cover and Jessica and Nick went to Iraq.

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  • <p>Jen’s first cover was 12 years ago!</p>
    13/27

    2004: Jennifer Aniston

    Jen’s first cover was 12 years ago!

  • <p>2003 was a big year! Halle was given the top spot and Bennifer were still an item. </p>
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    2003: Halle Berry

    2003 was a big year! Halle was given the top spot and Bennifer were still an item.

  • <p>Fresh off her divorce from Tom Cruise, this star literally glowed on this cover. </p>
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    2002: Nicole Kidman

    Fresh off her divorce from Tom Cruise, this star literally glowed on this cover.

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  • <p>Looking fierce, Catherine.</p>
    16/27

    2001: Catherine Zeta-Jones

    Looking fierce, Catherine.

  • <p>Hi again, Julia!</p>
    17/27

    2000: Julia Roberts

    Hi again, Julia!

  • <p>Michelle and those eyes!</p>
    18/27

    1999: Michelle Pfeiffer

    Michelle and those eyes!

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  • <p>Yep, a few of the years <i>People</i> decided to diversify and include some dudes. </p>
    19/27

    1998: Leonardo DiCaprio

    Yep, a few of the years People decided to diversify and include some dudes.

  • <p>Tom took this particular role very seriously. </p>
    20/27

    1997: Tom Cruise

    Tom took this particular role very seriously.

  • <p>Mel’s to thank for starting the cover boys trend. </p>
    21/27

    1996: Mel Gibson

    Mel’s to thank for starting the cover boys trend.

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  • <p>The “Friends” star was at her prime in 1995.</p>
    22/27

    1995: Courtney Cox

    The “Friends” star was at her prime in 1995.

  • <p>Meg Ryan looks great here but can we just take a minute to acknowledge Joey Lawrence?</p>
    23/27

    1994: Meg Ryan

    Meg Ryan looks great here but can we just take a minute to acknowledge Joey Lawrence?

  • <p>It almost seems unfair to have a supermodel win this title but you also can’t deny that Cindy earns it. </p>
    24/27

    1993: Cindy Crawford

    It almost seems unfair to have a supermodel win this title but you also can’t deny that Cindy earns it.

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  • <p>Looking good, Jodie. </p>
    25/27

    1992: Jodie Foster

    Looking good, Jodie.

  • <p>OMG, that hair!</p>
    26/27

    1991: Julia Roberts

    OMG, that hair!

  • <p>Setting the stage for this annual list, Michelle and her curls wowed in 1990. </p>
    27/27

    1990: Michelle Pfeiffer

    Setting the stage for this annual list, Michelle and her curls wowed in 1990.

<p>Nope, it’s not the ‘90s. At age 47, Jen proves that some things only get better with age. Congrats on being this year’s winner, Jen! </p>
<p>Sandy took the top spot in 2015.</p>
<p>Newcomer, Lupita shared her quick rise to the top in 2014. </p>
<p>Love her or loathe her, you can’t deny Gwyn was looking fresh-faced and beautiful in 2013.</p>
<p>Queen Bey reigned in 2012. </p>
<p>The ageless J. Lo proved she still had it in 2011. </p>
<p>Julia pretty much rules this list. She’s appeared in the top spot four times! In fact, we couldn’t even find a copy of the 2010 cover but here’s how babely she looked that year. <i>(Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)</i><br></p>
<p>Wow, Christina Applegate! OK, it’s just been a long time since we’ve seen this stunning star but in 2009, she was top dog. </p>
<p>Remember when Jen and John Mayer were dating? That was the same year Ms. Hudson was crowned “Most Beautiful.”</p>
<p>Looking good, Drew.</p>
<p>Wow, it’s been 10 years since she topped the list – though we doubt there’s been a year where she hasn’t been part of the roster. </p>
<p>In 2005, Julia Roberts graced her third cover and Jessica and Nick went to Iraq.</p>
<p>Jen’s first cover was 12 years ago!</p>
<p>2003 was a big year! Halle was given the top spot and Bennifer were still an item. </p>
<p>Fresh off her divorce from Tom Cruise, this star literally glowed on this cover. </p>
<p>Looking fierce, Catherine.</p>
<p>Hi again, Julia!</p>
<p>Michelle and those eyes!</p>
<p>Yep, a few of the years <i>People</i> decided to diversify and include some dudes. </p>
<p>Tom took this particular role very seriously. </p>
<p>Mel’s to thank for starting the cover boys trend. </p>
<p>The “Friends” star was at her prime in 1995.</p>
<p>Meg Ryan looks great here but can we just take a minute to acknowledge Joey Lawrence?</p>
<p>It almost seems unfair to have a supermodel win this title but you also can’t deny that Cindy earns it. </p>
<p>Looking good, Jodie. </p>
<p>OMG, that hair!</p>
<p>Setting the stage for this annual list, Michelle and her curls wowed in 1990. </p>

It’s that time of year when People decides who the most beautiful people in the world are. Yep, the tradition has been going strong since 1990.

Click through the gallery above to see how the covers have evolved over the years.

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