- Science assesses celebrity beauty using the Golden Ratio.
- Famous women matched against a mathematical standard of facial perfection.
- Find out who tops the list and the close contenders.
Some famous women’s looks are considered exceptionally striking according to scientific standards. Interestingly, one of these stars has achieved a golden ratio rate of 95%, marking her as nearly ideal by these ancient measurements. Discover who she is as we delve into the specifics below.
Some of the world’s most recognized female celebrities have had their facial features analyzed against the ancient Greek Golden Ratio, revealing who among them is closest to what is considered the epitome of beauty.
Dr. Julian Da Silva, a leading cosmetic surgeon from London, used digital face-mapping technology to measure these beauties against a mathematical formula that has captivated thinkers since the time of the Greeks.
The concept of the Golden Ratio has long fascinated those interested in the symmetry and beauty of the human face. According to this mathematical formula, certain proportions in the face such as the distance between the eyes, nose, and lips, determine one’s aesthetic appeal.
Da Silva’s findings highlighted a handful of celebrities who astonishingly mirror these perfect proportions. From Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Zendaya, Beyonce, and Taylor Swift, see who the world’s most beautiful woman is and those who are considered to have come close to her striking facial features.
HoYeon Jung: A Striking 89.63%
HoYeon Jung, a 29-year-old South Korean sensation from the hit series “Squid Game,” scored an impressive 89.63% on Da Silva’s scale. Initially known as a model, Jung is now an award-winning actress.
Hoyeon Jung attends “In America: An Anthology of Fashion,” the 2022 Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
According to the ratio, the rising film star’s nose, eyes, and lips closely align with the ideal standards. However, her chin and brows slightly lowered her overall rating.
Jung received international acclaim after her outstanding performance as Player 067. She won the Screen Actors Guild Award and secured a nomination for a Primetime Emmy for her breakout role.
Jung was a beauty pageant participant before her rise to superstardom as a model and public figure. She has been featured in several campaigns to date.
Deepika Padukone: Bollywood’s Beauty at 91.22%
India’s top-earning actress, Deepika Padukone, scored 91.22% on the Golden Ratio. Her eyebrows scored an impressive 95.2% but her nose and forehead scored slightly lower.
Deepika Padukone attends the 10th annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail party at Nightingale Plaza on February 24, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Famous for her roles in Hindi films and major modeling jobs, Padukone’s acting career includes lead roles in major films. These opportunities elevated her to become one of Bollywood’s most prominent figures.
The 38-year-old garnered global recognition after Maybelline made her the new international cover girl face. She is a beloved actress in her home country, per media reports.
Kim Kardashian: A Close Contender with 91.28%
Media personality Kim Kardashian scored a 91.28%. While her facial structure regarding her brow shape and chin garnered high marks, her overall score was slightly reduced by the dimensions of her lips and general face shape.
Kim Kardashian West arrives for the 2019 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2019 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Kardashian has been a dominant reality TV star since 2007. She and her mother, Kris Jenner, siblings, Kourtney, Khloe, and Robert Kardashian, including half-sisters, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, appeared on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”
The show follows the lives of the Kardashian/Jenner clan and was the highest-rated program on the E! Network. Since its inception, Kardashian, a New York Times Best-seller has developed a significant business empire around her brand.
Jourdan Dunn: Elegance Defined at 91.39%
British model Jourdan Dunn, known for her runway presence and high-fashion campaigns, scored 91.39%. Dunn’s face scored exceptionally for its structure, eyes, and the proportions between her nose and lips. However, her chin and nose dimensions slightly lowered her score.
Jourdan Dunn attends The Fashion Awards 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall on November 29, 2021 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
She has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry, appearing in campaigns for top brands and gracing numerous high-profile runways. In February 2008, Dunn became the first black model to walk for Prada in over ten years.
Since that record-breaking achievement, the 33-year-old has been featured in campaigns for high-end labels. The list includes Burberry, Yves, Saint Laurent, Balmain, and Calvin Klein, among others.
The fashion model was also the face of Rihanna’s collections for River Island. Notably, from 2012 to 2014, she walked for Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. In addition, Dunn has won several accolades for being Model of the Year.
Taylor Swift: The Pop Icon’s Graceful Features Score 91.64%
Taylor Swift, the multi-Grammy-winning artist, registered a 91.64%. Swift’s lips and chin were noted for their alignment with the Golden Ratio, although her eyebrows received a somewhat lower score, affecting her total.
Taylor Swift poses during the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
The beloved singer/songwriter has been a transformative figure in music, influencing the industry with her songwriting prowess and chart-topping albums.
Taylor Swift attends the 2006 CMT Music Awards at Curb Event Center at Belmont University on April 10, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
The 34-year-old began her musical journey as a country singer in 2006, releasing her first album. She then transitioned from the genre and started singing pop music.
Taylor Swift attends the 57th Annual BMI Country Awards at BMI on November 10, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. | Source: Getty Images
In 2010, at age 20, Swift became the youngest musical artist to bag a Grammy Award for Album of the Year. She was named Billboard’s Woman of the Year in 2011.
The “Shake It Off” hitmaker has now become one of the world’s top-selling artists, with sales surpassing 200 million records. In addition to winning 11 Grammys, she has an Emmy Award and a Brit Award.
Ariana Grande: A Harmonious 91.81%
Ariana Grande, a powerhouse in the music and acting industry, achieved a Golden Ratio score of 91.81%. Grande’s chin and forehead rated highly.
Ariana Grande arrives at the 2016 American Music Awards on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
However, the distance between the award-winning singer’s upper lip and nose, along with her thick eyebrows, brought her score down slightly.
Ariana Grande visits Planet Hollywood Times Square on October 30, 2008 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Grande’s show business career milestones include influential music albums and significant roles in television, making her a fixture in modern pop culture.
Ariana Grande seen upon arrival at Narita International Airport on December 31, 2013 in Narita, Japan. | Source: Getty Images
Her career in the 2008 musical “13”. She then became famous through her roles on Nickelodeon. She played Cat Valentine in “Victorious” (2010) and “Sam & Cat” (2013).
Grande’s music career began in 2011 with the album “Music from Victorious”. In 2013, she released “Yours Truly”, her first studio album. It reached the top of the US Billboard 200.
The lead single, “The Way”, was in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Critics compared her vocal range to Mariah Carey’s. Grande was the first artist to have the lead singles from her first three albums debut in the top 10 in the US.
Beyoncé: Nearly Perfect at 99.6%
Beyoncé, the iconic musician, and cultural powerhouse, scored an impressive 99.6%, nearly reaching facial perfection. Her lips, eyes, and eyebrow zone received high praise, though the relative proportions of her lips to her nose slightly detracted from her score.
Beyonce performs onstage at Saitama Super Arena on October 18, 2009 in Saitama, Japan. | Source: Getty Images
Beyonce became famous in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child. Whitney Houston discovered the singer and her group Destiny’s Child.
Beyonce Knowles during Beyonce Visits MTV’s “TRL” at MTV Studios on September 5, 2006 in Times Square, New York City. | Source: Getty Images
The group’s success led to her successful solo career. Today, the businesswoman is known as “Queen Bey” and is a major cultural figure of the 21st century.
The esteemed performer and songwriter is known for her powerful vocals and presence on stage. Beyoncé’s career achievements include 24 Grammy Awards, making her one of the most awarded artists in history.
Bella Hadid: Third Most Beautiful with 94.35%
American model Bella Hadid ranked third with a 94.35%, where her chin and eyes nearly hit perfection. However, her eyebrow shape did not score as highly, affecting her total score.
Bella Hadid attends the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. | Source: Getty Images
Hadid has rapidly risen to prominence in the fashion industry. She has previously walked for high-fashion houses and starred in major advertising campaigns.
Bella Hadid attends OnePiece New York Concept Store Grand Opening at OnePiece Concept Store on November 7, 2014 in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
She started modeling at age 16 with a Flynn Skye commercial and debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2014 for Desigual. In 2015, she walked for Tom Ford in Los Angeles and at the amfAR Gala.
That year, she also walked for Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Jeremy Scott, and Marc Jacobs in New York. Hadid first appeared on Jalouse Magazine in December 2014. She was in Love Magazine’s Love Advent that year.
In November 2015, she was on the cover of Seventeen and has also been featured in Vogue Australia, Elle, and other magazines. Hadid debuted in Chanel Couture at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. She walked for Givenchy, Chanel, and Miu Miu in Paris in March 2016.
Zendaya: Second Place with a Stunning 94.37%
Zendaya, known for her versatile roles in film and television, came in second place with 94.37%. Her lips and forehead scored impressively high. However, Zendaya’s nose relative to her lips and her eyebrows slightly impacted her overall percentage.
Zendaya attends the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Zendaya started as a child model for Macy’s, Mervyns, and Old Navy. She was a backup dancer before starring as Rocky Blue on “Shake It Up” (2010) on Disney Channel.
Zendaya at the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
She was on “Dancing with the Stars” and later starred and produced “K.C. Undercover” (2015). In 2017, she played Michelle “MJ” Jones in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and Anne Wheeler in “The Greatest Showman”.
Zendaya participates in the photocall of the film “Challengers” at the Hotel Hassler on April 8, 2024 in Rome, Italy. | Source: Getty Images
The television star has received critical acclaim for her performances. She played a young drug addict in “Euphoria” on HBO and won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
The 27-year-old was the youngest to win this prestigious award. Notably, Zendaya is known for mature roles lately and has received critical praise.
Jodie Comer: The Top Spot at 94.52%
Taking the top spot, Jodie Comer, the English actress known for her role in “Killing Eve,” scored 94.52%. Comer’s face aligned closely with the ideal proportions, particularly noted in her lips, nose, and chin.
Jodie Comer attends the UK premiere of “Free Guy,” 2021 | Source: Getty Images
However, her eyebrows received a lower score, which slightly affected her otherwise near-perfect rating. Besides her looks, Comer has captivated audiences with her versatile acting in television and film, earning her critical and fan acclaim.
Jodie Comer attends the Jameson Empire Awards 2016 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on March 20, 2016 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
She is known for roles in “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker”, “Killing Eve”, “The Last Duel”, “Doctor Foster”, “Free Guy”, and “My Mad Fat Diary”.
Comer first acted in the early 2000s in TV shows and movies. She gained fame in the UK through dramas like “Doctors” and “Holby City”. One of her early roles was in “The Bill” as Chloe Baker.
She also starred in “Starlings” and “The White Queen”. Her role as Villanelle in “Killing Eve” made her famous worldwide. The show was praised for its fresh take on spy thrillers, especially Comer’s performance.
Overall, this meticulous analysis by Dr. Da Silva highlights the intersection of beauty and mathematics. It reaffirms that while perfection is a high bar, the allure of symmetry and proportion is deeply rooted in human perception.