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Gwyneth Paltrow

'People' names 'Most Beautiful Woman'

Ann Oldenburg
USA TODAY
Lupita Nyong'o on Feb. 25, 2014 in Hollywood.

This year's title goes to ... Lupita Nyong'o.

"There was really no contest this year. She seemed like the only choice," said Jess Cagle, People's editorial director during the unveiling on Today on Wednesday. "She's obviously talented, obviously beautiful. But the way she carries herself with such grace and such humility is what put her over the top."

People magazine's 25th annual pick takes the crown from last year's title-holder, Gwyneth Paltrow.

"It was exciting and just a major, major compliment," the 31-year-old actress says of gracing this year's cover.

Nyong'o has had quite a year. She won an Oscar for her work in 12 Years a Slave and recently landed a contract with Lancome Paris. Watch Nyong'o in this video interview with USA TODAY.

Lupita Nyong'o is the most beautiful woman in the world, according to People mag.

And others who've been deemed most beautiful over the years:

2013 Gwyneth Paltrow

2012 Beyoncé

2011 Jennifer Lopez

2010 Julia Roberts

2009 Christina Applegate

2008 Kate Hudson

2007 Drew Barrymore

2006 Angelina Jolie

2005 Julia Roberts

2004 Jennifer Aniston

2003 Halle Berry

2002 Nicole Kidman

2001 Catherine Zeta-Jones

2000 Julia Roberts

1999 Michelle Pfeiffer

1998 Leonardo DiCaprio

1997 Tom Cruise

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