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The best-dressed celebs of 2009

Last updated on: August 06, 2009 

What do Anne Hathaway, Daniel Craig and US president Barack Obama have in common? Well, they all have made it to Vanity Fair's 2009 International Best-dressed List.

This is the magazine's 70th annual round-up of the prestigious list and features the who's who from across the fields of entertainment, fashion, business and politics. To check out a few of the 53 famous faces that made the grade, read on.

Penelope Cruz

The sizzling Spanish actress draws the right kind of attention every time she hits the carpet. One of the best-dressed in the world? You bet!

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Alicia Keys

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This was the first time the R&B singer made it to the list and it's about time, don't you think? Alicia has a unique but classy sense of style.

Brad Pitt

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The hunky actor featured on last year's list too, but that was alongside partner Angelina Jolie. He's solo this time, though -- Angie didn't make it this time around.

First Lady Michelle and US President Barack Obama

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No suprises here! First Lady Michelle actually made it to the top, with the maximum number of votes -- and the well-suited president managed to make the list too.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy

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Of course, the First Lady of France can't be left far behind in the fashion department either. Working one classy designer outfit after another, Carla has one of the most enviable wardrobes in the world. Alas, President Sarkozy didn't manage to snag a place alongside his wife!

Anne Hathaway

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She may be only 26, but Anne has a timeless beauty about her, a silver screen appeal that gives her an edge over other young stars.

Daniel Craig

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James Bond actor Daniel Craig has a smooth, suave sense of fashion, just like his on-screen persona. Thumbs-up!

Princess Letizia of Asturias

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The Spanish royal is known to have great taste and isn't a snob when it comes to dressing well -- she shops for both high-end designer labels and high street brands.

Natalia Vodianova and Justin Portman

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The Russian supermodel and her real estate tycoon hubby are always well turned out. They look quite the charming couple, don't they?

Renee Zellweger

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She may play a bumbling, overweight, tacky character in the Bridget Jones franchise of movies, but in real life Renee is anything but! The gorgeous actress has a sense of style women all over the world aspire to imitate.

Arpad Busson

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Handsome, well-dressed and rich -- no wonder this French financier is currently engaged to actress Uma Thurman!

Rachel Roy

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This Manhattan-based fashion designer is the only individual of Indian origin who made it to Vanity Fair's prestigious list. Let's hear it for Rachel!

Kelly Ripa

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Talk show host Kelly has managed to give A-listers a run for their money on the red carpet this year -- easy to see why!

Sheikha Mozah of Qatar

Last updated on: August 06, 2009 
Married to the Emir of Qatar, the lovely Sheikha Mozah can well hold her own when it comes to world fashion -- her style is demure, conservative and classy.