Beautiful Women
Saturday, October 9th, 2010Every year, there are at least a half dozen or more lists of Beautiful Women. Different magazines trumpet sirens from the TV, film and music industries. Surprisingly, an infamous political pundit was added to the list, Ann Coulter. Of course she is blond, lithe and explodes the myth of beauty without brain.
What was surprising about the nomination though was how people overlooked the accolade considering that Ms. Coulter is over age 40. That seems to be a recurring theme in celebrity circles, giving kudos to attractive women who fall into the “cougar” category. Under age 40 women are apparently a dime a dozen, whereas older women are standouts against stereotypes when beautiful.
Stunning mature women include Heidi Klum, Demi Moore, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Janet Jackson, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Nicks, Jennifer Anniston, Mary J. Blige and others who have gracefully retained their allure through the years. What makes women beautiful is forever in the eye of the beholder. Some women have classic attraction while others are unique, stepping outside of the voluptuous physique mold with its ample upper proportions.
Unique women have stepped into the limelight of beauty through the years to undermine the notions of what men find attractive. Tina Fey or Condoleezza Rice anyone? In fact, the “Saturday Night Live” parody featuring Janet Jackson as the former Secretary of State, had the gap in Ms. Rice’s smile as a seductive grin above a precarious bosom with buttons unfastened. Speaking of a quirky, seductive gap-toothed smile, there is always Madonna, who continues to have legions of fans give her credit for steadfast fitness and beauty from head to toe.
A perfect smile or face isn’t always the winner of hearts and attention. In music, the singer-songwriter Jewel, for instance, has the distinctly imperfect smile to match her mesmerizing vocals. When she smiles, of course her smile is not perfect, but it fits perfectly, and just as beautiful.
Another beauty with a face not perfect as defined by society is Barbra Streisand. Barbara Streisand has graced the public with her phenomenal talents in the music industry, on stage, in films and on TV. Her talent has captivated audiences the world over. Classic films and songs, like “The Way We Were”, are showstoppers that give audiences pause to appreciate beautiful things about life and relationships. While it’s true that Ms. Streisand does not fit the stereotype of classic beauty, her attractiveness, like her voice, transcends. What people find beautiful is part physical, but also deeper. Her duet with Donna Summer, also a mature beauty, “Enough is Enough”, for example, was a powerhouse anthem long before duets featuring Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Streisand’s “Superman” cover album, for example, could easily be placed among the racks alongside today’s half dressed songbirds and come out ahead as sexy but tasteful.
Talented women have captivated the attention of men the world over. Like a buffet with something to tempt everyone, beautiful women are everywhere. You should also look at this list of the top ten most beautiful women of all time.