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Gracy Kelly is the Most Beautiful American Woman

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Posted Jul 1st 2010 at 1:15PM  
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Grace Kelly. Photo: Getty Images

Through the years, America has had no shortage of great beauties, and to celebrate July 4th, StyleList readers have picked the fairest of them all, in our quest to pinpoint the "Most Beautiful American Woman of all Time."

America's Beauty Queen is, drumroll, please, Grace Kelly.

Over 52,000 StyleList readers voted on a list of 24 contenders hand culled from old and new Hollywood, and an overwhelming 28 percent of the vote went to Grace Kelly.

Jaclyn Smith was first runner up with 10 percent of the vote, followed by Halle Berry with eight percent, Ava Gardner with six percent and Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston and Rita Hayworth tied for fifth place with five percent each.

StyleList readers are enamored with the Princess of Monaco -- the idea for this contest sprang from the indignant feedback we received after comparing Charlene Wittstock, Prince Albert of Monaco's new fiancée, to Kelly, who was his mother.

"She was as gracious as she was beautiful," says commenter Joe Spelta. "She represented America splendidly."

"Grace Kelly is above and beyond," voiced another commenter.

In celebration of this American beauty, we put together a gallery of Grace Kelly's most gorgeous style moments, below. And for more gorgeous screen sirens, check out out collection of the most iconic bathing suits of all time.

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Grace Kelly Style Evolution
Check out one of America's most iconic beauties through the years.
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Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly at age 21. Born in Philadelphia, Kelly was a cool, elegant beauty, who starred in such films as "High Noon" and "To Catch A Thief" before she gave her film career up to become Princess Grace of Monaco after marrying Prince Rainier in 1956.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly strikes a sultry pose.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly and actor James Stewart starring in a scene from the film "Mogambo."

She told Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper that "'Mogambo' had three things that interested me. John Ford, Clark Gable, and a trip to Africa with expenses paid. If 'Mogambo' had been made in Arizona, I wouldn't have done it." The role earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly in a still from the film "Green Fire."

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Portrait of Grace Kelly in a strapless gown.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Anthony Dawson sneaks up behind an oblivious Grace Kelly in a tense scene from the film "Dial M For Murder," directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly wraps up after a swim.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

Grace Kelly with classic red lips and a posh pompadour.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

>Grace Kelly with her Academy Award as Best Actress for her role in "The Country Girl."

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Grace Kelly in a lace-trimmed top.

Grace Kelly Style Evolution

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fun, 7-01-2010, 2:11PM

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fun

was elizabeth taylor not in this poll?

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DaLo, 7-01-2010, 6:18PM

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DaLo

Liz was born in England. She's probably considered English born, American raised. Like myself.

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pete, 7-01-2010, 2:25PM

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pete

no disrespect to grace kelly, who was beautiful, but i'd like to see what the full list of 24 women consisted of because there are so many current women in hollywood that i would choose over her in a heartbeat. and jennifer anniston does not belong on there. i personally find her attractive but if she was not a celebrity she wouldn't cause any double takes at the bars or clubs.

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tj, 7-01-2010, 2:30PM

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tj

WHY IS IT EVERY TIME A WOMAN IS ON A FRONT PAGE OR A WEB PAGE ALL THE PERVERTS ACT LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A GOOD LOOKING WOMAN. I LIKE GOOD LOOKING WOMEN TOO, BUT GEE WIZ, MOST OF THE CELEBS AND MODELS???? I HAVE SEEN BETTER LOOKING WOMEN AT THE PUBLIC POOL AND PARK. PLEASE PERVERTS STOP WITH YOUR DIRTY COMMENTS AND QUIT WITH THE TEENAGER COMMENTS, SUCH AS "GET NAKED"

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DDoggie, 7-01-2010, 3:05PM

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DDoggie

While Grace Kelly was incredibly beautiful, Elizabeth Taylor was more gorgeous and foxy!!

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budoinst, 7-01-2010, 2:50PM

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budoinst

Couldn't agree more!!

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krs, 7-01-2010, 2:47PM

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krs

Number 1, without a doubt, is Elizabeth Taylor from 12 to 35.
Those violet eyes, that gorgeous face and absolutely great
figure could not be matched by anyone Monroe, Kelly and
definately by any of the current crop of madeup actresses.
Liz didn't need anything artificial or makeup to the hilt. I
have seen pictures of the so called beauties of today and
they don't look quite so good. All artificial beauty. Liz was
a natural beauty that didn't need enhancement.

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Pam, 8-12-2010, 10:13AM

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Pam

Liz taylors eyebrows where too huge,and her face and chin especially was too angular.Not as perfectly and femininely beautiful as GRACE.

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anne, 7-01-2010, 2:55PM

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How in the hell did Jennifer Anniston and Angelina Jolie get on the list????? They may be attractive but neither has style and class!!

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D, 7-01-2010, 3:15PM

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D

Great choice!! Grace was doubtless the most beautiful in a classic sense. Of course, beauty IS in the eye of the beholder. That's why people can never agree on a poll like this.

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smitty, 7-01-2010, 3:00PM

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I believe Elizabeth Taylor is actually British by birth.

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Suzanne, 7-01-2010, 2:56PM

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Suzanne

Jennifer Anniston? Seriously? Yes, she is pretty, but she is no beauty. Put her picture next to Grace Kelly's and you can see that Kelly has classic, beautiful features where Anniston does not. In her case, I think the votes were more af a popularity contest than a beauty contest.

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ElizabethM, 7-02-2010, 7:03AM

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ElizabethM

Jennifer Aniston? Really? I mean she's really pretty & all now but she's not the most beautiful! I think that choice was based on popularity right now. I feel Monica Bellucci, Michelle Pfeiffer, Catherine Zeta Jones, Elizabeth Taylor ALL BLOW HER OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!!!! Honestly really I do!

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max, 7-01-2010, 3:08PM

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Liz was born OF AMERICAN PARENTS in the U.K. . That makes her a U.S. Citizen. Smitty.

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Jany, 7-01-2010, 3:07PM

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Jany

Elizabeth Taylor should be number one or at least in the top three most beautiful women.

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Barbara Mayer, 7-01-2010, 3:05PM

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Barbara Mayer

A couple (or a few) days ago we were all asked who was the most beautiful woman among many others. Pictures were shown of all of them from whom we were to choose our favorite. If you didn't see that article, you just weren't looking!

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max, 7-01-2010, 3:08PM

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...and Jennifer Aniston is not really that good looking.

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Marsha, 7-01-2010, 3:09PM

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Marsha

I'm sure more than half could have been omitted from your list. Were Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne, Jane Kennedy, Beyonce, Elizabeth Taylor or Alicia Keys amongst the fairest of them all? All the women I just listed are more beautiful than Grace Kelly.

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caymus77, 7-01-2010, 7:18PM

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Nonsense! Grace Kelly was a sophisticated, slim, beautiful woman in an era of big breasted hourglass -figured sex symbols who would be all considered overweight today.Grace Kelly was perfect by today's standards. I notice all of the women you cite are African-American. Perhaps you are upset that a white girl came out on top?

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jacquelyn, 7-02-2010, 10:22AM

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Grace Kelly was effortlessly beautiful, without having to use sex appeal and sleaze to be attractive.

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