Most Beautiful 2009

Beautiful at Every Age

With the help of a few famous faces – Vanessa! Halle! Christie! – these gorgeous gals prove true beauty is timeless. By Karen J. Quan

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REESE WITHERSPOON, 33

She's an Oscar winner (for 2005's Walk the Line), but to children Ava, 9, and Deacon, 5, she's "a regular, embarrassing old mom," the actress told Parents magazine. "Realizing you're not anything special to the kids is always a great sort of reminder that you're just a regular person," Witherspoon said.

Christina Applegate's New Lease on Life | Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate's New Lease on Life

After breast cancer and reconstructive surgery, she attacks every day with strength and purpose

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