Simply fabulous! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the celebrities who were and are the epitome of glamour.
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00:00 I could have sworn I knew every pretty girl on the North Shore.
00:03 I could have sworn you took in more territory than that.
00:06 Welcome to Ms Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the celebrities who were
00:12 and are the epitome of glamour.
00:16 Only because it's expected of her.
00:18 It's right off the Paris plane.
00:21 You think it'll sell?
00:23 Number 10, Sofia Loren.
00:25 Good evening, Mr. Donatello.
00:27 Holy chumpin' cow.
00:30 What a dress!
00:32 Oh, you certainly improved that dress.
00:34 Will you assist me?
00:36 Born in 1934, Sofia Loren is the very definition of glamour.
00:42 The Italian beauty started off her career as a beauty pageant contestant when she was just a teen.
00:48 Following small roles in Italian films, she became an international sensation.
00:54 By starring in flicks alongside big names such as Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant.
01:00 On and off screen, she became well-known for her beauty and her signature cat eye makeup
01:13 that fans still recreate to this day.
01:16 In her late 80s, Loren's unforgettable style and allure continues to captivate the world.
01:23 So, little by little, you have to absorb everything that can come to you from one moment to the next
01:32 and try to do what you can do in the best time possible.
01:39 Number 9, Beyoncé.
01:51 As one of the biggest celebrities of the 21st century, Beyoncé has perfected the art of glamour.
01:58 The Texas-born singer, actress, and entrepreneur breaks records and does so always looking like a superstar.
02:06 Aside from her obvious beauty and stunning features, her style game is on another level.
02:20 Whether it's dripping in diamonds or rocking the finest denim, she is always miles ahead of the pack.
02:28 A visionary, she's not afraid to make bold and exciting choices.
02:32 Her outfits aren't just fashion, they're a conversation.
02:36 Perhaps the most glamorous thing about Queen Bey is that she uses her artistry to confront, uplift, and inspire.
02:44 Which is the most beautiful thing of all.
02:47 It's a new birth. I hope you feel liberated. But the renaissance is not over.
02:53 Number 8, Lena Horne.
02:55 From singing to dancing to acting, Lena Horne was a triple threat who broke barriers and did so with style.
03:16 Born in Brooklyn, Horne kicked off her career performing in famous venues like New York City's Cotton Club and Cafe Society.
03:24 Hollywood came knocking and Horne answered with a powerful punch that helped pave a path for other performers of colour.
03:42 Her silky vocals and drop-dead gorgeous face turned her into an undeniable star.
03:49 In addition to her iconic career, Horne was also a civil rights activist and spoke at the March on Washington 1963,
03:59 advocating for her community with her signature class and grace.
04:04 My young grandchildren don't think it was as bad as I thought it was. And they don't think it was as bad as my daughter thinks it was.
04:14 So there's a little hope for each generation. I just, I'm so mad I won't be here to see it.
04:20 Number 7, Anna May Wong.
04:22 A shining star in the early days of Hollywood, Anna May Wong was a trailblazer in the movie industry.
04:29 She longed for movie stardom from a young age when she would skip school to visit sets in her hometown of Los Angeles.
04:36 I would worm my way through the crowd and get close to the cameras.
04:40 I'd stare at these glamorous individuals and then I would rush home and do the scenes I'd witnessed before a mirror.
04:47 Eventually, her ambitions paid off and she became a full-time actress.
04:53 Despite her long list of credits though, Wong was often cast in stereotypical roles,
04:59 and she spoke out and fought against the racism in the industry.
05:04 She does not sit around and sulk. She says to hell with Hollywood.
05:09 She hires her own cinematographer and makes her own film.
05:16 In 2022, 61 years after her death, she became the first Asian-American person to appear on US Currency.
05:26 An undeniable beauty, she lit up the big screen, but also sparked a desire to create a better world.
05:35 Her ability to survive in a racially segregated and sexist world
05:40 speaks to how audiences could see beyond what Hollywood could see.
05:46 Number 6. Rihanna.
05:48 When Rihanna hits the red carpet, it's as if she's the only girl in the world.
05:54 The singer, actress and business mogul began her career at a young age.
05:59 She's put out hit after hit, situating herself at the top of both the music and fashion charts.
06:06 The years she has been counted on to provide a stunning appearance at the glamorous Met Gala.
06:19 But her most iconic moment came in 2017, when she launched her own cosmetic brand, Fenty Beauty.
06:27 One of the things I really love about it is the color.
06:29 It's like this soft pinky nude, it's really feminine, but it's not that white chalky color.
06:35 And it's amazing because it works on every skin tone.
06:38 The line features a wide shade range, providing makeup wearers of color with a selection that is unmatched.
06:45 Not only is Rihanna glamorous, she also knows the importance of making sure everyone has the opportunity to also feel that way.
06:55 I wanted to make sure all skin tones were covered.
06:59 I wanted it to look like perfect skin, not like makeup on skin.
07:02 Number 5. Cary Grant.
07:04 The moment I meet an attractive woman, I have to start pretending I have no desire to make love to her.
07:10 What makes you think you have to conceal it?
07:13 She might find the idea objectionable.
07:16 Then again, she might not.
07:18 Suave, debonair, dapper.
07:21 These are just a few of the words that describe the incomparable Cary Grant.
07:26 A fixture of the silver screen, this England-born movie star was the definition of a leading man.
07:33 What does he look like?
07:34 He looks like that fellow in the movies, you know, Ralph Bellamy.
07:37 From His Girl Friday to North by Northwest, his acting ability earned him some of the biggest roles in Hollywood, especially when charm was called for.
07:47 In fact, at one point, he was even offered one of the most charismatic parts of all time, James Bond.
07:55 Rarely seen without a suit on, Grant was the poster boy for the golden age of Hollywood,
08:01 a bygone era when glitz and glamour were at the forefront of the industry.
08:06 To live better, to own things I couldn't afford, to acquire this good taste which you now enjoy and which I should be very reluctant to give up.
08:13 Number 4. Elizabeth Taylor
08:16 Elizabeth Taylor's career in Hollywood began at a young age, but no one could have predicted what an icon she would become in her adult years.
08:26 I want it all quickly, because I don't want God to stop and think and wonder if I'm getting more than my share.
08:31 As one of the biggest movie stars of all time, Taylor not only played glamorous roles, but lived a glamorous lifestyle.
08:39 From her tumultuous love life to her lavish customs, including her own private jet, she lived a life of luxury.
08:48 Fabulous feast?
08:50 One is so limited when one travels by ship.
08:53 It's a fabulous ship, together with its queen.
08:57 Famously, she also had a massive and very expensive jewelry collection.
09:03 However, she didn't keep all of it to herself.
09:06 The two-time Oscar winner shared her love of beauty with the world by launching a highly successful billion-dollar fragrance line, which carries on her legacy.
09:17 Celebrate the glamour of Elizabeth Taylor and her timeless fragrance, White Diamonds.
09:24 Number 3. Grace Kelly
09:27 Not only was Grace Kelly a movie star, she was also an actual real-life princess.
09:34 After a successful film career, the Pennsylvania-born actress left the bright lights of Hollywood for the French Riviera.
09:42 Why don't you own a place like this?
09:44 Palaces are for royalty. We're just common people with a bank account.
09:48 In 1956, Kelly married Prince Rainier III and became Princess of Monaco.
09:55 The screen icon-turned-royalty lived a life that sounds like it was right out of a picture she could have starred in.
10:03 You make it sound corny.
10:05 Oh, no, you're a jackpot of admirable character traits.
10:08 I already knew that.
10:10 From her dazzling blue eyes to her elegant style, you could not get more classy than Kelly.
10:16 Long after her untimely and tragic death in 1982, she continues to live on by inspiring fashion designers like Zac Posen and Oscar de la Renta.
10:28 Before 30 minutes went by, we were already discussing what the look was going to be, and we sketched it right away.
10:36 It was actually something that was locked in within an hour or two.
10:40 Number 2. Marilyn Monroe
10:42 Marilyn Monroe is arguably one of the most famous faces of all time.
10:59 Her blonde locks, signature red lip, and mesmerizing eyes continue to captivate the world decades after her passing.
11:08 Often dressed in jewels or a gorgeous dress, Monroe knew how to carry herself in a way that exudes glamour.
11:16 Well done. I can see your career rising in the East like the sun.
11:21 A dedicated actress, Monroe took her career very seriously, working hard to create a strong body of work and a lasting legacy that still serves as an inspiration.
11:33 Her distinctive bombshell persona has left a unique and iconic mark on pop culture, continuing to influence style and design to this very day.
11:45 You don't think they make me look like an old maid?
11:47 I've never seen anybody in my whole life that reminded me less of an old maid.
11:51 Before we unveil our topic, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:56 George Clooney. Dapper and debonair, this actor and director knows how to light up the big screen.
12:03 Do you remember what I said to you when we first met?
12:06 You said that I better know what I'm doing.
12:09 Zendaya. Still in her 20s, and she's already a bona fide style icon.
12:16 And I asked if I could be scanned to have my own custom breastplate, and they were able to do it, like digital scanning.
12:24 And Tom Ford let me keep it.
12:26 Brigitte Bardot. Her signature 'do' continues to influence hairstyles to this day.
12:33 Between this face and this camera, something clicked. Something mysterious.
12:39 A magic meeting that was to make of this girl, whether she wanted it or not, a great star.
12:44 Jennifer Lopez. This multi-talented beauty is the real deal.
12:49 Where are you off to now? Oh, London, for a meeting.
12:53 And I'm off to Flatbush for a dog, which pretty much sums it up.
12:57 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Effortlessly classy, she will always be the first lady of style.
13:05 Everyone thought I was a snob from Newport who had bouffant hair and had French clothes and hated politics.
13:12 I knew I was being myself.
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13:29 Number 1. Audrey Hepburn.
13:33 Signature brunette locks, subtly swept bangs, impeccable eyebrows.
13:40 The glamour of Audrey Hepburn's beauty is something that goes beyond her stunning facial features.
13:47 You don't object? Object? To you?
13:50 It's as though a window had been thrown open and a lovely breeze swept through this stuffy old house.
13:56 How could I object?
13:57 The Roman holiday actress's doe eyes glistened on screen unlike anyone else's,
14:03 pulling audiences into whatever film she was starring in.
14:08 She also created one of the most glamorous moments ever caught on film,
14:13 the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany's.
14:17 How do I look?
14:19 Very good. I must say I'm amazed.
14:22 In addition to her film work, Hepburn was also a humanitarian and goodwill ambassador of UNICEF.
14:30 Her interest in building a better world, paired with her elegance and grace, makes her a true icon.
14:37 I think it is in the human spirit to argue, to quarrel, but it's also in the human spirit to remember a giving hand.
14:45 Which of these glamorous celebs do you think has the best style?
14:50 Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments.
14:53 Fashions are changing. Skirts are getting shorter, more form-fitting.
14:58 Anna May Wong's body fits beautifully into those aesthetics.
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