Audrey Hepburn has been named the most beautiful woman of all time by a panel of experts. The star of Roman Holiday and Breakfast At Tiffany's, topped the poll of beauty editors, make-up artists, fashion editors, model agencies and fashion photographers who were asked to choose top 10 beauties from the list of 100 compiled by the beverage company Evian.

"Audrey Hepburn is the personification of natural beauty," said Elle beauty director Rosie Green.

"She has a rare charm and inner beauty that radiates when she smiles. Her skin looks fresh in all her films and her personality really shines through as someone warm and lively."

More than 76 per cent of the beauty experts who voted in the poll mentioned Hepburn in their top 10.

Among other stars, topping the most beautiful list were US beauty Liv Tyler (#2), Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie, and the fifties legend Grace Kelly. Australian actress Cate Blanchett came in third, other celebrities on the list include Natalie Imbruglia, Halle Berry, and Elle Macpherson.

Princess Diana came in 12th.