Beauty Queens
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Aug. 4 2009, Published 5:31 a.m. ET
Beauty Queens
1. Halle Berry stuns at the 2nd Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon, while still rocking a pageant pose!
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Halle Berry stuns at the 2nd Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood
Luncheon, while still rocking a pageant pose!
2. Does it get any better for Bond? Halle Berry putting her own spin on Ursula Andress for 007.
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Does it get any better for Bond? Halle Berry putting her own spin on Ursula
Andress for 007.
3. Halle Berry looks far from a mutant at the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" screening.
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Halle Berry looks far from a mutant at the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine"
screening.
4. Halle Berry gives a pageant-winning wave at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards.
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Halle Berry gives a pageant-winning wave at the Spike TV Guys Choice Awards.
5. Simply gorgeous, Halle Berry turns heads at Vanity Fair's annual Oscar Party.
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Simply gorgeous, Halle Berry turns heads at Vanity Fair's annual Oscar
Party.
6. This "Star Trek: Voyager" beauty was crowned Miss Illinois, then took a shot at Miss American in 1990.
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This "Star Trek: Voyager" beauty was crowned Miss Illinois, then took a shot
at Miss American in 1990.
7. Leaving pageants behind, Jeri shot to fame with Star Trek and has been featured in various primetime dramas since.
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Leaving pageants behind, Jeri shot to fame with Star Trek and has been
featured in various primetime dramas since.
8. Ryan's husband is popular French chef Christophe Eme, not that you can tell from her toned figure.
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Ryan's husband is popular French chef Christophe Eme, not that you can tell
from her toned figure.
9. Lucy Lawless is one tough pageant lady in this form-fitting leather evening gown.
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Lucy Lawless is one tough pageant lady in this form-fitting leather evening
gown.
10. At 41, Lucy Lawless has a fun, flirty look fitting of a title-holding beauty.
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At 41, Lucy Lawless has a fun, flirty look fitting of a title-holding
beauty.
11. Lawless easily trades the tough exteriors of a warrior princess for high fashion numbers like this red gown.
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Lawless easily trades the tough exteriors of a warrior princess for high
fashion numbers like this red gown.
12. Fresh faced, Lawless certainly looks like she's had fun as a blonde.
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Fresh faced, Lawless certainly looks like she's had fun as a blonde.
13. Here she is--Miss New Zealand turned tv action star Lucy Lawless.
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Here she is--Miss New Zealand turned tv action star Lucy Lawless.
14. Looking far from Miss Orange County, Michelle Pfeiffer takes a brooding sexy headshot in the late 1980s.
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Looking far from Miss Orange County, Michelle Pfeiffer takes a brooding sexy
headshot in the late 1980s.
15. Who wouldn't crown this blonde knockout? Michelle Pfeiffer gives a pert post circa 1975.
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Who wouldn't crown this blonde knockout? Michelle Pfeiffer gives a pert post
circa 1975.
16. Even over 50 this beauty is a red carpet queen, posing at the premiere of her fantasy flick Stardust.
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Even over 50 this beauty is a red carpet queen, posing at the premiere of
her fantasy flick Stardust.
17. The quintessential California beauty, Pfeiffer represented Southern California as a queen before upgrading to Hollywood.
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The quintessential California beauty, Pfeiffer represented Southern California as a
queen before upgrading to Hollywood.
18. Meow! Pfeiffer certainly wasn't winning Miss Congeniality as the villainous Catwoman in 1992's "Batman Returns".
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Meow! Pfeiffer certainly wasn't winning Miss Congeniality as the villainous
Catwoman in 1992's "Batman Returns".
19. Lovely Tiffani Thiessen was Miss Junior American before she won hearts on "Saved By The Bell".
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Lovely Tiffani Thiessen was Miss Junior American before she won hearts on
"Saved By The Bell".
20. While pageants are about sugary sweetness, Thiessen got her shot at spicy with a dramatic role on "Beverly Hills 90210".
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While pageants are about sugary sweetness, Thiessen got her shot at spicy
with a dramatic role on "Beverly Hills 90210".
21. Thiessen showcased some dangerous curves on her 2002 TV show "Fastlane".
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Thiessen showcased some dangerous curves on her 2002 TV show "Fastlane".
22. Nowadays, Thiessen flaunts a more demure look, like this casual chic from May '09.
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Nowadays, Thiessen flaunts a more demure look, like this casual chic from
May '09.
23. Thiessen looks small town and sweet in this white pantsuit, from the Beverly Hills reopening of the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique.
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Thiessen looks small town and sweet in this white pantsuit, from the Beverly
Hills reopening of the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique.
24. Vanessa Minnillo won Miss Teen USA 1998, then won hearts as an MTV VJ before pursuing acting full time.
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Vanessa Minnillo won Miss Teen USA 1998, then won hearts as an MTV VJ before
pursuing acting full time.
25. With the success of "Ugly Betty", the world was reintroduced to a fierce and fun Williams on Primetime TV.
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With the success of "Ugly Betty", the world was reintroduced to a fierce and
fun Williams on Primetime TV.
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26. Post-Miss America, Vanessa Williams was the definitive 80s beauty, working big hair, leather accents and a fresh face to boot.
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Post-Miss America, Vanessa Williams was the definitive 80s beauty, working
big hair, leather accents and a fresh face to boot.
27. Yowza--pageant beauty Williams doesn't look at far off from her daughter, enjoying Miami Beach in bikinis.
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Yowza--pageant beauty Williams doesn't look at far off from her daughter,
enjoying Miami Beach in bikinis.
28. Always a fashion fan, you can see Williams' strong pageant expressions and stance even at the most glamorous occasions.
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Always a fashion fan, you can see Williams' strong pageant expressions and
stance even at the most glamorous occasions.
29. Despite the revoking of her Miss American title because of leaked nude photos, Williams maintains poise and integrity as a long-working actress.
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Despite the revoking of her Miss American title because of leaked nude
photos, Williams maintains poise and integrity as a long-working actress.
30. Souther belle Vanna White may have lost title of Miss Georgia Universe in 1978, but became an overnight success as co-host of "Wheel of Fortune".
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Souther belle Vanna White may have lost title of Miss Georgia Universe in
1978, but became an overnight success as co-host of "Wheel of Fortune".
31. White has the gleaming good looks of a real beauty queen, but vamped it up for a performance in "Cabaret".
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White has the gleaming good looks of a real beauty queen, but vamped it up
for a performance in "Cabaret".
32. At 52, White can still please any judge with her brilliant smile.
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At 52, White can still please any judge with her brilliant smile.
33. While her acting attempts were never well received by critics, her gig turning letters kept her working as thespian well through the 90s.
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While her acting attempts were never well received by critics, her gig
turning letters kept her working as thespian well through the 90s.
34. Vanna's beauty was even the subject of a tongue-in-cheek cover of Playboy magazine!
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Vanna's beauty was even the subject of a tongue-in-cheek cover of Playboy
magazine!
35. As a former Miss USA Shanna Moakler knows a thing or two about the perfect pose, evidenced here in a sexy summer look.
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As a former Miss USA Shanna Moakler knows a thing or two about the perfect
pose, evidenced here in a sexy summer look.
36. With such a free spirit, its easy to see why pageant judges and casting directors alike would favor Moakler.
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With such a free spirit, its easy to see why pageant judges and casting
directors alike would favor Moakler.
37. Despite her variety of looks, the inner-beauty queen always surfaces for Shanna with her confident stance and winning smile.
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Despite her variety of looks, the inner-beauty queen always surfaces for
Shanna with her confident stance and winning smile.
38. Though she's long retired her sash, Moakler served as an advisor to Miss California USA, until a recent fallout over controversial Carrie Prejean.
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Though she's long retired her sash, Moakler served as an advisor to Miss
California USA, until a recent fallout over controversial Carrie Prejean.
39. At only 34, Moakler is an accomplished title holder, actress, model and mother.
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At only 34, Moakler is an accomplished title holder, actress, model and
mother.
40. Hot Mama! This Miss Louisiana winner turned actress still looks like a perfect 10 on the beach with her daughter.
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Hot Mama! This Miss Louisiana winner turned actress still looks like a
perfect 10 on the beach with her daughter.
41. Sweet but still exotic, it's no wonder Landry has had appeal as both a beauty queen and commercial actress.
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Sweet but still exotic, it's no wonder Landry has had appeal as both a
beauty queen and commercial actress.
42. Landry gave birth to daughter Estela Ines in 2007, not that you can tell from this sizzling bikini shot!
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Landry gave birth to daughter Estela Ines in 2007, not that you can tell
from this sizzling bikini shot!
43. With this radiant swimsuit shot, we're sure Landry slaughtered any on-stage rivals during her pageant years.
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With this radiant swimsuit shot, we're sure Landry slaughtered any on-stage
rivals during her pageant years.
44. After her crowing achievements, Landry has enjoyed multiple roles on both the big and small screen.
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After her crowing achievements, Landry has enjoyed multiple roles on both
the big and small screen.
45. With her form-fitting form gear, this former title holder became an instant TV sex symbol on Star Trek.
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With her form-fitting form gear, this former title holder became an instant
TV sex symbol on Star Trek.
46. Minnillo, a girls' girl, was the first Miss Teen USA to win the crown and Miss Congeniality in the same competition.
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Minnillo, a girls' girl, was the first Miss Teen USA to win the crown and
Miss Congeniality in the same competition.
47. Minnillo recently stared in the spoof Disaster Movie, with Kim Kardashian and Carmen Electra.
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Minnillo recently stared in the spoof Disaster Movie, with Kim Kardashian
and Carmen Electra.
48. Filipina knockout Vanessa looks to celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson for a bod that's pageant and production worthy.
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Filipina knockout Vanessa looks to celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson for a bod
that's pageant and production worthy.
49. While she's also done independent romantic comedies, Vanessa's currently enjoying real life as a single lady.
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While she's also done independent romantic comedies, Vanessa's currently
enjoying real life as a single lady.
50. All-American Ryan's credits include Law & Order: SVU, Shark, Boston Legal and The O.C.
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All-American Ryan's credits include Law & Order: SVU, Shark, Boston Legal
and The O.C.