Beauty Icon Keira Knightley

Dec 31, 2007, 13:30 GMT

12/06/2007 - Keira Knightley - Los Angeles Premiere of "Atonement" - The Academy Theater - Beverly Hills, CA, USA © GL / PR Photos

Keira Knightley has been named the number one beauty icon of 2007.

The stunning 'Atonement' actress was crowned the winner in a poll of 2,500 people conducted by UK high street chain Superdrug.

Keira, 22, saw off stiff competition from actress-and-model Kelly Brook, supermodel Kate Moss and Spice Girl Victoria Beckham to finish top of the list.

Superdrug Beauty Director Katherine Le Clerc said: "The top 10 beauty icons list shows that today there is room for everyone's idea of true beauty.

"From the aloof glamour of Keira Knightley and Victoria Beckham's high-maintenance gloss to the fresh faced youthful looks of actress Gemma Atkinson."

Keira, who is the face of Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume, regularly features on Hollywood's most sylist stars lists.

Kelly Brook - who finished second in the poll - wowed UK audiences with her impressive performances and style on TV talent show 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2007. She has also designed lingerie and swimwear for UK high street store New Look.

Kate Moss - who came third - has been the face of Dior, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Rimmel and Calvin Klein and has also designed her own clothing line for UK high street store Topshop.

'Smile' singer Lily Allen, who recently announced she is expecting her first child, singer Alesha Dixon, model Katie Price and TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton rounded out the top 10.

The top 10 comprised of British women, while Paris Hilton was voted the number one overseas beauty icon.

Superdrug's Beauty Icon of 2007:

1. Keira Knightley

2. Kelly Brook

3. Kate Moss

4. Victoria Beckham

5. Fearne Cotton (UK TV presenter)

6. Holly Willoughby (UK TV presenter)

7. Gemma Atkinson (UK actress)

8. Alesha Dixon (singer)

9. Lily Allen

10. Katie Price (model)

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