The hourglass figure has long been known as a marker of elegant and timeless beauty in Hollywood — classic glam combined with modern-day confidence. From vintage screen sirens like Marilyn Monroe to modern-day screen queens who dominate the red carpet and set the social media landscape on fire, the hourglass shape has continued to charm viewers and fashion designers, alike. However, it is not just body shape that is important, it is how these actresses confidently own and display their shape, with grace, power, and personality. In today's entertainment climate of body positivity and self-love, there are numerous Hollywood actresses who lend their voices to not only celebrate, but honour their curves, while encouraging their followers to appreciate their unique beauty, too. These women, whether they are attending a premiere in a fitted gown, sweat-inducing fitness selfies, or confidently rocking casual looks, are powerful representations of women who are saying - accepting your shape is powerful. This article will take a look at ten Hollywood actresses who enjoy exhibiting their hourglass shape — not because they want attention, but simply because it indicates an acceptance of themselves and a style that works for them. From sexy evening gowns to sharply tailored power suits, these actresses seem to have perfected the art of dressing their bodies and showing off every single curve with no apologies. Their fashion choices are aspirational in nature, but also demonstrate how far the industry has come since the 1990s in terms of welcoming different standards of beauty. This article is for anyone who is a huge fashion fan, if you're a fan of any of these stars, or if you are someone who is seeking a little inspiration in body confidence. You just need to read and see who made our list and how curves can turn heads with elegance, glamour, and lasting confidence.
10. Dakota Blue richard:
Dakota Blue Richards is an English actress who first gained attention at 13, when she played Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass (2007). Dakota, who is 5’2″, natural 32DD and has curves (as in a classic hourglass figure) is known for her poised, assured demeanor on and off the screen as well as when walking the red carpet. After her debut as Lyra, Dakota took on dynamic roles including the titular role in Dustbin Baby as April, Maria in The Secret of Moonacre, and Franky Fitzgerald in Skins. Dakota is not just an actress, but an environmental and children's charity activist, very passionate about art, vintage fashion, and self-expression. Dakota's elegant and naturally curvy body gives her, and her screen presence, a lasting glamour.
9. Demi Lovato:
Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her powerful voice, but just as importantly, her fearless advocacy of body positivity and mental health awareness. Through the years, she has confidently embraced her curves and confronted unrealistic beauty standards, urging people to love themselves without shame, using her voice to empower others who may feel insecure regarding their appearance. Through bold fashion choices on red carpets and candid photographs and captions on Instagram, she incessantly reminds people to love their bodies at every stage. Demi Lovato is not shy in sharing her journey of body image issues and eating disorders, making her narrative one of resilience and empowerment; the confident charm in the presence of her unapologetic authenticity has inspired millions to celebrate their differences, beauty, and become comfortable who they are, as strength lies in self-acceptance.
8. Kim Kardashian:
Kim Kardashian looks amazing in a bright blue bikini, and of course, she pulled it off with style and confidence. Blue looks great on her–the hue really compliments her radiant, tonal skintones–making this all about funky fun and fierce glam. From poolside lounging to walking along a warm summer beach, Kim is always the queen of attention with those perfect curves and total awe of presence. The bikini is minimalist to keep the focus on her perfectly toned take on the swimwear. The bikini fit plays up her fabulous curves. Kim paired the bikini with sleek hair and natural makeup for a fabulous yet laid-back feel. Overall, it has the best of today’s beach beauty with a modern, sophisticated style and totally puts her back on display as a fashion and style icon – again, especially for swimwear!
7. Giorgia Andriani:
This skirt has an on-trend thigh-high slit that adds an awareness and sexy drama to the overall outfit for real-time wow factor. The way the garment drapes, falling in soft lines is Clarifying Glamour, and dance in and when it drapes, it enhances movement, with clothing behaviours with fabrics adding glam and elevating. The metal-based or shine lustre effect material gives a beautiful radiating colour, allowing to complement the luxurious outfit. The shine of the metallic holds light so beautifully that it gives an effortless glow to the outfit. A matching pair of gold heels, that create leg elongation, which is always flattering and completes the glam theme. The statement earrings, in ochre tones also are on trend hues perfectly complement gold tones, and add a touch of glamour. The final effect is polished luxe that is cohesive and eye-catching.
6. Beyonce:
Beyoncé possesses strength, talent, and unapologetic confidence, and has long been known to celebrate her perfect curves effortlessly. As one of the most influential entertainers in the world, Beyoncé is known as much for her crazy confidence as she is for her stunning figure. Whether she is pulling off bold stage costumes or beautiful red carpet gowns, Beyoncé shows off her fantastic body without a second thought. Beyoncé is an hourglass beauty who owns her curves and recognizes their significance as a representation of femininity and empowerment, but more importantly utalizes it as a positive role model for countless celebrities and millions of people who to love their bodies. Beyoncé is as graceful, fierce, and elegant in even the wildest dance routine or at a high-profile event, and truly represents body positivity in Hollywood and the world.
5. Katy Perry:
Katy Perry is a pop heavyweight who is known for her colorful personality, playful fashion sense, and her voluptuous figure which she knows how to rock flawlessly and confidently wherever occasion arises. Whether it's a colorful outfit decorate with fringe, rhinestones or bewbs on stage or a designer gown suitable for a red carpet event, Katy Perry literally knows how to live wherever she is, while making her hourglass shape stand out! Katy is always known for her statement looks that submit your thought patterns into a experience, even before any of her music starts. When appropriate, she always manages to fit a little quirkiness with sexiness. When part of music, Katy is always evolving when it comes to art as a creative process! Imagine her wearing a latex dress that fits her body like a glove or wearing an elegant gown or is standing in the red carpet! No body knows what to expect but her confidence emanates along with body positivity! Katy Perry continues to empower fans around the world; and shows that a celebration of your curves is not just a beautiful act! It's empowering!
4. Sofía Vergara:
Sofía Vergara is a Colombian-American actress, model, and businesswoman, who has been praised for her colorful personality and her famous hourglass shape. Known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in the very successful sitcom Modern Family, Sofía was propelled into stardom and became a household name, due to her laugh out loud comedic timing and beauty. Mistress of her curves, she is impossible to ignore, especially on the red carpet, when she wears over-the-top form-fitted, stunning formal gowns that show off her shape. In addition to acting, she is a businesswoman and an activist for body positivity. She's an advocate for Latinx representation and free-spirited women embracing their inherent beauty. With quintessential charms, sensual style, and unapologetic self-confidence, she remains a globe-trotting style icon who proves that elegance should go hand-in-hand with sex appeal — while staying true to herself.
3. Ashley Graham:
Ashley Graham has positively changed the expectations of beauty as an American model, advocate of body positivity, and television host. With an hourglass figure and confidence that radiates, she hit the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016 - the first plus-sized model to grace the cover. This created representation for curvy women, proving that they too belong in the fashion industry. Since then Ashley continues to be herself, showcasing her curves both on the runway and in high-fashion editorials, on social media, and at red-carpet events. She promotes self-love and inclusivity while using her platform to eliminate body-shaming culture, providing guidance and encouraging women to honor their natural bodies. Ashley Graham demonstrates how to be unapologetically confident by supporting women to accept and wear their bodies regardless of the perceived limits. She embodies modern beauty standards by demonstrating that the ultimate style is being yourself and taking pride in who you are.
2. Kelly Brook:
Kelly Brook is a British actress, model and media personality who is famously known for her beautiful hourglass figure, beautiful face and classic beauty. She established herself in the late 1990s as a household name and became a pin-up and fashion icon because of her beauty, confidence and voluptuous curves. Kelly has paid her dues as a 'girl next door' style icon on social media sites by being on magazine covers - and wearing red carpet looks that flaunt what Mother Nature blessed her with - and it is a blessing! Kelly embraces her body, is proud of her body, and is never shy to talk about body positivity and self-acceptance. Whether she is presenting, acting, or posting styled glam looks on her social media, Kelly always brings a breath of fresh air to the scene and her 'classic Hollywood glamour' relives a nostalgic vibe and a generation of fans that idolize her. The confidence of the way she carries herself, the fashion she wears, in the smiles and positive messages she captures all lands in a way that is timeless in every mirror of beauty standards.
1. Rihanna:
Rihanna is the epitome of fearless fashion and fierce confidence, ultimately showcasing unapologetic body positivity. With each bold appearance and her signature attitude, she has redefined what it means to wear curves in Hollywood. Whether it is in a dramatic, body-hugging dress on the red carpet or a casual style slick as streetwear, Rihanna wears her curves with a raw, magnetic energy no one can ignore. As the founder of inclusive companies such as Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty, she endorses body diversity, consistently showing that sexy comes in all shapes and sizes. Rihanna presents her perfect curves as if she is purposefully advertising them, and she takes it one step further by celebrating them, which makes her a true innovator and monumental influence to millions of people around the world.
