The Most Beautiful Women in the World: A Ranking That Drove the Internet Mad

Do you know what an ancient Greek sculptor, a modern plastic surgeon, and your stern engineer uncle have in common? They all firmly believe that beauty can be broken down into components, measured with a compass, and expressed as a perfect formula. While we argue about “inner energy” and “charisma,” they sit with a calculator, comparing how much closer Taylor Swift’s chin comes to divine perfection than Scarlett Johansson’s lips.

Scientists have now measured celebrity beauty using the formula of the “Golden Ratio.” The results? Shocking. The comments? Furious. And the number-one spot? Entirely predictable.

Spoiler alert: this ranking isn’t about who people like. It’s a cold, objective, and slightly mad mathematical breakdown of faces—one that will have you reaching for a mirror and a ruler. Ready to find out whose face is, by the numbers, the most perfect—and whose isn’t? Prepare to be surprised and, perhaps, a little angry.

So, forget about “personal taste” for a moment. Plastic surgeon Dr. Julian De Silva didn’t just pick up his compass for fun—he based his analysis on the famous Golden Ratio (1:1.618), revered since Antiquity. The same proportion was used to analyze Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and—yes—the distance from Katy Perry’s nose bridge to the tip of her nose.

Insider note: “The Golden Ratio (φ = 1.618...)” is a mathematical constant that appears to shape our subconscious sense of beauty. Nature loves it—from the spirals of a nautilus shell to the petals of a rose. Apparently, human faces are no exception. Though, try explaining that to a guy in love with a girl whose nose isn’t ‘ideal.’

Dr. De Silva carried out an immense study: measuring and comparing the facial features of hundreds of celebrities. The outcome? A ranking in which each beauty receives a “composite score” and a breakdown of what’s mathematically genius—and what’s, well, “falling short.”

Let’s go through the Top 7, from the bottom up.

7. Katy Perry (90.08%) — The Queen of the Nose
Her strong suit? The nose. Yes, you read that right. The base of her nose and its proportion to her lips scored an astonishing 98.8% of the ideal. However, her chin, according to the calculator, let her down—lowest of all features. Apparently, machines know nothing about bold charm.

6. Natalie Portman (90.51%) — The Standard of the Gaze
The placement of Natalie’s eyes? A near-perfect 99%. Yet her brows and lips—features that drive millions wild—were deemed “weak points.” Ironically, that very “flaw” gives her face its intellectual, subtly melancholy depth.

5. Scarlett Johansson (90.91%) — Miss ‘Almost Perfect’
At 37, Scarlett’s eye positioning scored 99.9%, her chin 99.4%—both stunningly close to perfection. But her face shape and lips—her signature features—fell short. A perfect illustration of why numbers alone can’t define beauty: those “imperfect” lips made her a global icon.

4. Kate Moss (91.05%) — The Power of the Forehead and Eyes
The supermodel’s eye spacing and forehead are her strengths. Yet her brows and facial outline—the very traits that defined the era of “heroin chic”—don’t align with the Greek ideal. Funny, isn’t it? The same features that made her unforgettable are what math dismisses as suboptimal.

3. Taylor Swift (91.64%) — The Ideal Chin and Nose
Taylor’s chin and nose both scored 97%. But her brows—imitated by countless YouTube tutorials—ranked lowest. Who knew? Apparently, the entire beauty influencer industry is one giant deviation from the norm. Refreshing, isn’t it?

2. Ariana Grande (91.81%) — A Harmonious Ensemble
Her forehead, nose, chin, and lips work together like a well-rehearsed orchestra. Yet those expressive brows she arches at the camera in every video? Offbeat.

1. Bella Hadid (94.35%) — The Mathematical Goddess
And here she is—the champion. A rare instance where fashion trends and ancient ideals agree. Bella’s chin scored 99.7%, eye position 97.65%, and forehead 97%. The only “imperfections”? Her brows and brow ridges. But at such a score, who could complain—literally or figuratively.

So, what’s the takeaway?
A ranking that dismantles our subjective notions of beauty. Mathematics is merciless and impartial. It doesn’t admire “charisma,” it doesn’t reminisce about Scarlett’s youthful glow—it simply calculates.

And while scientists issue verdicts and surgeons calibrate their scalpels accordingly, an ancient truth remains unshaken:

“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”

No percentage can change that.

So, if you’ve just reached for a ruler to test your reflection for the Golden Ratio—relax. Your uniqueness and charisma can’t be measured by any formula. Seek those who find your proportions ideal.

Who knows? Post your photo on social media—perhaps your future admirer will see in your face 100% of their own, deeply personal version of perfection.

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