SHAPE magazine readers picked Cindy as the second Most Beautiful Woman in the World, just after Demi Moore. She has consistently shown up on other "Most Beautiful" lists such as those put out each year by People, Men's Health, Vh1, and Maxim. Fashion designer Michael Kors summed up her allure saying, "Cindy changed the perception of the ‘sexy American girl’ from classic blue-eyed blonde to a more sultry brunette with brains, charm, and professionalism to spare."
