Gwyneth Named 2013 People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman

Gwyneth Paltrow was named People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman of 2013, earning her the magazine's cover, out next month. 

Ironically, Paltrow was voted last week as Hollywood's Most Hated Woman in Star magazine's annual poll of Tinseltown's most irritating celebrities.

Maybe she so "irritating" because the 40-year-old mother of two is so freakin gorgeous!

"When I first heard that I was going to be on the cover of People's most beautiful issue, I honestly thought someone was playing a joke on me and I had to reread the email three times. I was like, This can't be true," Paltrow divulged about hearing the good news.

Last year's most beautiful woman was Gwennie's buddy, Beyonce.

When asked what she thought about beauty, the blond actress replied:

"I feel my most beautiful when I am truly myself, meaning, when I accept exactly where I am in time and space and I'm not judging myself in any way, and I feel that I have the peace that comes with loving yourself and all of your flaws."

"When you sit with somebody who has true wisdom and true insight, they all of a sudden look physically very beautiful."

Brains, beauty, talent and a humbleness - that's rare in Hollywood. The Oscar winner has it all.

Paltrow attributes her good looks to eating right and exercising frequently. She's an avid pilates and yoga guru and her diet consists mostly of raw fruits and veggies.

Whatever she's doing is working because Gwyneth looks more beautiful today that she did when she was in her 20's.

Also included on the list of beautiful woman are Kerry Washington, Amanda Seyfried, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lawrence, Kelly Rowland, Halle Berry, Drew Barrymore, Pink and Zooey Deschanel.