Megan Fox my be the sexiest person alive - as deemed by readers of FHM - but Kate Hudson is beautiful.

Actually, this actress is the MOST beautiful, according to People Magazine's annual ranking of human beings on the planet.

Despite referring to herself as a "tomboy" growing up, Hudson accepted the honor, saying: "I was always very girly. I had to be able to twirl so that my underwear showed."

Well, okay then. Who else made this publication's gorgeous cut? Click on the photos below to find out!