On Wednesday morning, PEOPLE magazine unveiled its “Beautiful Issue,” highlighting 20 women who were named “Beauties of the Year.”
PEOPLE’s criteria for this honor included achievements ranging from winning Oscars, like Emma Stone and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, to dominating the sports world, such as Caitlin Clark. This year’s list celebrates women who not only excelled in their professional spheres but also captivated us with their inner and outer radiance.
Included in the lineup were renowned actresses Emily Blunt and Emma Stone, as well as emerging stars Lily Gladstone and Ayo Edebiri.
The 22-year-old’s mastery of the game drew 24 million viewers to watch her Iowa Hawkeyes in the women’s NCAA championship game—topping the viewership for the men’s final for the first time in history. Next she’ll play pro with the Indiana Fever: “My expectation is to be one of the best players in the world one day.”
Clark, who ranked 11th, was featured in a photo celebrating her selection as the No. 1 pick by the Indiana Fever just last month. The 22-year-old basketball phenom drew 24 million viewers to her NCAA championship game with the Iowa Hawkeyes, surpassing the viewership of the men’s final—a historic first. Clark is poised to begin her professional career with high ambitions: “My expectation is to be one of the best players in the world one day.”
Clark’s phenomenal year included setting the all-time Division I scoring record in the 2023-24 season and leading the Hawkeyes to their second consecutive national title game. After her impressive collegiate performance, she was chosen with the No. 1 pick and is now gearing up to start her WNBA career.
