Most Beautiful 2009

Sneak Peek: World's Most Beautiful People

From superstars (Christina! Halle! Angelina!) to the freshest faces (90210 cast! Channing Tatum!), see who made this year's list

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MICHELLE OBAMA

The First Lady says growing up in a supportive household helped make her the confident woman she is today. "I had a father and a brother who thought I was beautiful, and they made me feel that way every single day," says Obama, 45. "I grew up with very strong male role models who thought I was smart and fast and funny, so I heard that a lot. I know that there are many young girls who don’t hear it."

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