Beyonce is People's Most Beautiful Woman of 2012 - NDTV

Beyonce, 2012: Brand new mommy Beyonce has been named as the Most Beautiful Woman for 2012 by People's magazine.

The singer and actress has beaten the likes of Sofia Vergara, Charlize Theron and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton to top the list. "I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth. I have never felt so connected, never felt like I had such a purpose on this Earth," she said while commenting about her selection.

Beyonce is the only second black woman after Halle Berry (2003) to have won the coveted title.

Ahead we look at some of the most beautiful women over the years.