30 Most Beautiful Black Women in the World (2022 List)
Lupita Nyong’o
Beauty and skill intersect with actress Lupita Nyong’o, who has risen to fame in the performance industry. Lupita identifies as Kenyan-Mexican and has citizenship in both countries; she also is fluent in several languages, including Swahili, Spanish, English, and Luo. Career-wise, Lupita is an award-winning actress, starring in films like 12 Years a Slave, Star Wars, Us, and Black Panther, she’s performed on Broadway (and won a Tony Award), has written a bestselling children’s book, and was named “The Most Beautiful Woman” by People Magazine.
Tyra Banks
Before stepping into her role as creator and host of the hit television show America’s Top Model, Tyra Banks was known herself as one of the highest-paid models in the world. She rose to fame as the first black woman to pose on the cover of GQ Magazine and was an original Victoria’s Secret Angel. Tyra has several other accomplishments as an actress, talk-show host, author, producer, and even singer, and has been paving the way for other African American women to shine both on-screen and on the runway.
Zuri Tibby
After being discovered at a shopping mall at the age of 15, Zuri Tibby rapidly gained traction as a beautiful black woman and professional model. In 2016, Zuri was the very first black model to represent Victoria’s Secret PINK brand and has subsequently walked in their high-profile shows.
Naomi Campbell
The name Naomi Campbell has been associated with one of the most beautiful black women alive, since the British model’s career debut at age 15. Naomi was not only the first black model to appear in TIME magazine, but she also graced the covers of over 500 different publications across the world. Without argument, she’s one of the top supermodels of all time.
Ciara
While widely considered one of the most beautiful black women in the world – even featured on Maxim’s Hot 100 list – Ciara is most known for her accomplishments in the recording studio. Since her breakout album, Ciara’s won numerous awards, from the Grammys to BET, and sold over 23 million records.
