American actress cum singer Beyoncé Reigns Supreme as People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman

 American pop star Beyoncé has been named the most beautiful woman in the world this year by People magazine in its special double issue on Wednesday. The 30-year-old was also featured on the cover page. This is the first time a woman of African-American descent has been awarded the coveted honor since Halle Barry did so in 2003.

In her interview with the magazine, Beyoncé said, "I feel more beautiful than I've ever felt because I've given birth." She married rapper and record producer Jay-Z in 2008 and gave birth to their daughter Blue Ivy in January.

Along with Beyoncé, actresses Angelina Jolly and Megan Fox, singer Adele, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and "Mad Men" star Canadian actress Jessica Pare were included in the list. Last year the gong went to U.S. actress Jennifer Lopez.