kathudson2.jpgOne of Hollywood's golden girls, Kate Hudson always seems to be glowing with happiness - abn attitude that even lets her pull off blue hair with panache. Her brilliant smile is usually enhanced, not dominated, with a sheer wash of makeup that perfectly compliments her honey-blond looks. Although generally casual with a girl-next-door vibe, Kate glams up with the best of them. Here, emeralds bring out her green eyes, which are offset by a wash of gold eyeshadow and dark green liner. Bronzer keeps her look sunny, and a sheer pink gloss completes the polished and elegant look that is still uniquely Kate.

katehudsoncollage.jpgDespite a Hollywood upbringing, the 29-year old daughter of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson has usually managed to stay out of trouble and has kept her feet firmly grounded. I love her for resisting continual pressure from society and studios to artificially enlarge her breasts (not that it stopped them digitally enhancing them after the fact). With box-office hits like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and Skeleton Key under her belt, she continues to prove, along with Keira Knightly and Julia Stiles, that it's talent not bra-size that generates success.

[Words: Emily Tan]

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