Top 10 most beautiful black women

Over the years the standards of beauty have changed. Gone are the days when fair hair and fair skin held the spotlight. It made room for beautiful women that have darker skin, and a distinctive and mesmerizing beauty.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 most beautiful black women:

10. Zoe Saldana
Known for her roles in moving dramas such as Crossroads and Center Stage, this beauty’s popularity exploded when she stared in blockbuster movie Avatar. Her charm, talent and charisma make sure that she deserves a spot on this list.

9. Paula Patton
Born from a lawyer and a school teacher, she later graduated Magna Cum Laude from her university. She lent her voice to Usher’s album Confessions, and she also appeared in the movie Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

8. Rosario Dawson
This multi talented beauty is a writer, singer and actress. He has taken a special interest in charity, and she is featured in the film Trance, a psychological drama.

7. Tatyana Ali
She was born on July 24th , 1979, and for those who loved the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-air, she is a common face. He has a Harvard degree and she was even a P.R person for the campaign of president Obama.

6. Alicia Keys
Of course she is most famous for her musical career. She is not only incredibly beautiful, but also very talented. She won a Grammy in 2002, after her debut album sold an amazing 12 million records. She has also had several movie appearances and she is in the Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Artists of the Past 25 Years.

5. Kerry Washington
You might recognize this beauty from her role as Broomhilda in Tarantino’s acclaimed movie: Django Unchained. She is also involved in politics, being an outspoken supporter of president Obama. She actually came in second on the 100 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2013’’ countdown.

4. Vanessa Williams
The first miss America winner to be of African American descent, her portfolio includes acting, producing and even singing. She is probably most famous for her role in Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty.

3. Tyra Banks
Who hasn’t heard of Tyra Banks? This supermodel is also a television star and an author. She even opened Bankable Productions, her own company that produces a multitude of hit TV shows. She even won some Emmys because of these shows in 2008 and 2009.

2. Halle Berry
There is something about this former model turned actress that just drives people crazy. She is gorgeous and talented, and has been featured in James Bond films, the X-men movies and she was voted the sexiest woman in the world by People Magazine, in their “50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 2003’’ countdown.

1.Beyoncé
In a list full of successful African American women, she is by far the most successful. Everything she touches turns to gold. First, she was part of the most successful girl band in history, Destiny’s Child. After that, she went on to have a distinguished solo career and win multiple awards. She is an icon for strong women everywhere. She really is number one, on our Top 10 most beautiful black woman countdown.