Photos: 25 Years Of People's 'Most Beautiful' List Before Lupita Nyong'o

Since its inception in 1990, People Magazine's 'World's Most Beautiful People' list has celebrated the A-listers we all love to secretly -- or not-so-secretly -- crush on. And with this week marking the list's 25th anniversary, we're looking back at the gorgeous celebs who've ranked number one each year.

• 1990 - Michelle Pfeiffer

  Blonde, beautiful, talented: the perfect inaugural choice. 

• 1991 - Julia Roberts

  When you're the lead in a movie called Pretty Woman, chances are you're going to be quite easy on the eyes. 

• 1992 - Jodie Foster

  Brains, beauty, and confidence: Jodie is the whole package. 

• 1993 - Cindy Crawford

  She's a supermodel: and a super one at that. Great choice. 

• 1994 - Meg Ryan

  1994: the year America's Sweetheart officially became America's Most Beautiful as well.

• 1995 - Courteney Cox

  Gorgeous and hilarious: a winning combination. 

• 1996 - Mel Gibson

  The first man to top the list, Mel spent much of the '90s making moviegoers swoon. 

• 1997 - Tom Cruise

  The Tom Cruise formula: boyish - yet devilish - good looks, and a smile that melts hearts like candle wax.

• 1998 - Leonardo DiCaprio

  Some folks say Titanic made Leo a star. Others say his good looks made Titanic a hit. We'll let you decide

• 1999 - Michelle Pfeiffer

  Nine years later, Michelle's back in the 'Beautiful People' poll position. And she looks as stunning as ever.

• 2000 - Julia Roberts

  Everyone's favourite pretty woman is back for a second kick at the can. Spoiler alert: this won't be the last you'll see of her.

• 2001 - Catherine Zeta-Jones

  Few could argue against this Welsh beauty claiming the top spot in 2001. Poise, and elegance go a long way. And a touch of physical perfection doesn't hurt either.

• 2002 - Nicole Kidman

  Is Nicole's flawless skin porcelain or alabaster? These are the kinds of questions that keep us up at night. 

• 2003 - Halle Berry

  Halle could have easily topped this list at any point over the past 25 years. The woman doesn't age!

• 2004 - Jennifer Aniston

  The second Friends star to top the list. And just like Halle Berry, Jennifer doesn't seem too big on the whole 'aging' thing either. 

• 2005 - Julia Roberts

  J-Ro for the threepeat! The hat trick! The trifecta! And once again, she's more than earned it. 

• 2006 - Angelina Jolie

  Does anybody on planet Earth question this decision? Nope, we didn't think so. 

• 2007 - Drew Barrymore

  Hard to believe this beautiful woman was the cute-as-a-button little girl from E.T.! Time flies, no? 

• 2008 - Kate Hudson

  It's almost impossible for the Almost Famous star to not look beautiful 24/7. Impressive, no? 

• 2009 - Christina Applegate

  Kelly Bundy, only all grown up. And she looks fantastic. 

• 2010 - Julia Roberts

  Yep, number four for Julia! She just gets prettier as the years go by

• 2011 - Jennifer Lopez

  She may be Jenny from the Block, but something tells us she's the only one on her block to land the cover of People. 

• 2012 - Beyoncé Knowles

  Is there such a thing as a sweet and friendly pop diva? If so, Beyoncé's your girl. And the word 'beautiful' is kind of an understatement in her case. 

• 2013 - Gwyneth Paltrow

  Gwyneth is rarely one to doll herself up and her natural beauty landed her the top spot last year.
  
  

  Any guesses on who will take the top spot when People reveals its choice for this year's Most Beautiful?

• 2011 - Jennifer Lopez

  She may be Jenny from the Block, but something tells us she's the only one on her block to land the cover of People. 

• 2012 - Beyoncé Knowles

  Is there such a thing as a sweet and friendly pop diva? If so, Beyoncé's your girl. And the word 'beautiful' is kind of an understatement in her case. 

• 2013 - Gwyneth Paltrow

  Gwyneth is rarely one to doll herself up and her natural beauty landed her the top spot last year.
  
  

  Any guesses on who will take the top spot when People reveals its choice for this year's Most Beautiful?

• 2011 - Jennifer Lopez

  She may be Jenny from the Block, but something tells us she's the only one on her block to land the cover of People. 

• 2012 - Beyoncé Knowles

  Is there such a thing as a sweet and friendly pop diva? If so, Beyoncé's your girl. And the word 'beautiful' is kind of an understatement in her case. 

• 2013 - Gwyneth Paltrow

  Gwyneth is rarely one to doll herself up and her natural beauty landed her the top spot last year.
  
  

  Any guesses on who will take the top spot when People reveals its choice for this year's Most Beautiful? YES, it's LUPITA NYONG'O, yayYyyy!!! Congratulations to her and the past winners!!!