13 Most Beautiful Reality TV Stars of All Time
From Love Island breakout star Ekin-Su to the '00s reality queen who started it all, these are the most beautiful women reality TV stars of all time.
There's an irresistible allure to reality television shows that compels us to binge-watch them obsessively. Is it the lavish sets, the brutally honest judges, or the interesting characters themselves that draw us in? Whether we indulge in these shows secretly or openly bond over them with our friends, their dramatic narratives keep us hooked, eagerly anticipating each new season.
Yet, throughout the history of reality television, there have been numerous beautiful women who have captivated audiences with their charisma and undeniable star power. These beautiful women not only graced our screens with their stunning looks but also left a lasting impact on the reality TV landscape with their hilariously iconic lines and fashionable style moments. From the beautiful woman who started it all, Paris Hilton, to recent viral most beautiful women like Love Island's Ekin-Su, from iconic contestants on dating shows to glamorous housewives, these are the most beautiful women and memorable reality TV stars of all time.
There is no reality TV star roundup without the Kim Kardashian. Back in the early aughts, Kardashian first got media attention as Paris Hilton's friend and the daughter of Robert Kardashian, a lawyer known to be a part of O.J. Simpson's defense team during his 1994 trial. However, she soon became a global media personality with her family's long-running reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Now, she's launched a number of business ventures, the most successful of which are SKIMS, her clothing line, and SKKN (formerly KKW Beauty), her skincare brand. While initially recognized as just a most beautiful woman on reality TV, now, she is a business mogul recognized by elite institutions like Harvard Business School. She sure has come a long way.
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In case you didn't already know, Kylie Jenner is the youngest Kardashian-Jenner sister. While she grew up as a feisty reality TV star, Jenner established herself in the business world when she launched Kylie Cosmetics at only 16 years old. Now, ten years later, she has continually expanded her empire with new ventures and collaborations, including her very own clothing brand, Khy.
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You might know fan-favorite Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu as the 2022 winner of Love Island. But before her appearances on reality tv shows like Dancing On Ice, The Wheel, and most recently, Celebrity Big Brother, one of the most beautiful women in the world competed in various beauty pageants, like Miss Asia Pacific World.
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An heiress of the Hilton Hotels fortune, Paris Hilton is the OG reality TV star. As a young adult, her personal life was subject to relentless media attention—she even had quite a few reality TV shows from the early 2000s up until the early 2010s, including The Simple Life, where she co-starred with her then-BFF Nicole Richie (until their publicly dramatic fallout, that is). She's gone a little more private over the years, but she's very much a noughties fashion icon, and one of the most beautiful women in the world, inside and out. Who could forget the shield sunglasses, low-rise jeans, and her silver 21st birthday dress?
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The daughter of Lionel Richie and Brenda Harvey-Richie, Nicole Richie rose to fame as the witty and stylish co-star of The Simple Life, alongside Paris Hilton, her childhood best friend. Known for her unique fashion sense and sharp comedic timing, Richie quickly became a beloved reality TV star. Beyond her TV stint, she has ventured into fashion design, launching her own clothing and accessories line called House of Harlow 1960.
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You may know Heidi Klum as the Victoria's Secret Angel who dominated the covers of top fashion magazines and walked the runways for renowned designers throughout the late '90s and all of the 2000s. But more recently, this most beautiful woman in the world has solidified her status as a household name through her role as host and judge on Germany's Next Top Model and Project Runway.
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Renowned for her expertise as a cookbook author, television host, and model, Padma Lakshmi gained widespread recognition as the host and executive producer of the Emmy-winning reality cooking competition Top Chef. Beyond her business and culinary endeavors, Lakshmi is also a vocal activist for women's rights and immigrant rights. Currently, she serves as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ambassador for immigration and women's rights.
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Known by her mononym, Kandi, Burruss achieved chart-topping success with hits like "Just Kickin' It" and "Understanding" as a member of R&B group Xscape. Later, she starred on The Real Housewives of Atlanta from its third through its fifteenth seasons.
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Though known for starring in the Netflix reality series, Selling Sunset, Chrishell Stause has also had a successful career as a real estate agent and an actress. Prior to her real estate career, she appeared in soap operas such as All My Children and Days of Our Lives.
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Lala Kent rose to prominence in her role on Vanderpump Rules. She's best known for her outspoken and confident personality on the show. Apart from her reality TV career, she has ventured into acting and has appeared in films like The Row and has built her own beauty brand, Give Them Lala Beauty.
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Tayshia Adams rose to prominence as a contestant on the hit reality television series The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. Known for her warmth and genuine demeanor, she captured the hearts of viewers and quickly became a fan favorite. Later, Adams made history as the second Black and biracial woman to lead the franchise as the Bachelorette. One of the most beautiful women on reality tv indeed.
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Audrina Patridge gained fame as a cast member on the reality television series The Hills, which gave an inside look into her and her friends' personal lives. Following her success on the show, she got her own show called Audrina and later ventured into acting, appearing in various films like Sorority Row.
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Nicole Scherzinger rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Pussycat Dolls and later as a solo artist. But, she is a versatile entertainer; Scherzinger has served as a judge on various talent shows like Australia's Got Talent and The Masked Singer.
Photo courtesy of Instagram/@nicolescherzinger.
