01/03/08 03:24 PM by Michael

The spectacular 'Atonement' actress Keira Knightley, was crowned the winner in a poll of 2,500 people conducted by the 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's 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 stylish stars lists.

 

Kelly Brook   who finished second in the poll wowed UK audiences with her impressive performances and style on the TV talent show 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2007. She has also designed lingerie and swimwear for the 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 the 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 the TV presenters Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton rounded out the top 10.

 

Paris Hilton was voted the number one overseas beauty icon.

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