Canada's Most Beautiful 2014: See who made the list

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ZOIE PALMER, 36: She’s found a huge fan base (including 58,000 Twitter followers) on ‘Lost Girl,’ but says there’s a number of wild career paths that she could have fallen into. “Any career where I could work with animals would be OK by me. And I’ve often imagined being a paramedic, a private investigator, a deep-sea diver, a doctor ...”
JANN ARDEN, 52: As her latest album, ‘Everything Almost,’ climbs the charts, the Calgarian singer-songwriter is prepping for a fall tour – plus, she’s working on a novel! Photo: © Universal
RYAN REYNOLDS, 37: It’s not easy to steal the spotlight from the gorgeous Blake Lively – except, maybe, if you’re her handsome Canadian husband! The world premiere of Ryan’s newest movie, 'The Captive,' at the Cannes Film Festival was a case in point. Walking the red carpet in a slim-fit Gucci tux that complemented his wife’s black-and-white gown by the same label, this year's Most Beautiful cover star earned just as many second glances as his stunning bride. Photo: © Getty
ALEXANDER LUDWIG, 22: The blond Vancouverite packed a punch in 'The Hunger Games' as a District 2 tribute and in the Navy SEAL thriller 'Lone Survivor'; now he’s storming the small screen in 'Vikings.' Photo: © Getty
JASON PRIESTLY, 44: After the Vancouver-born heartthrob left the hit TV series '90210' in 1998, he reinvented himself as a big-screen actor, a director and as the titular antihero of 'Call Me Fitz.' The father-of-two has been drumming up plenty of buzz lately thanks to his newly-released autobiography, 'Jason Priestley: A Memoir,' which chronicles the highs and lows of his life and career. Photo: © Caitlin Cronenberg for Hello! Canada
ELLEN PAGE, 27: “I knew I would be happier, but I wouldn’t have anticipated how every tiny little aspect of my life feels better,” says the Halifax native and 'X-Men: Days of Futures Past' star, who garnered overwhelming support from fans after coming out as gay last month. Photo: © Getty
AVRIL LAVIGNE, 29: The former tomboy from Napanee, Ont. is now one of the world’s biggest superstars. She famously married a fellow Canadian rockstar, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger, last summer — on Canada Day, no less! Photo: © Getty
AVAN JOVIA, 22: We get our fix of this heartthrob, who is originally from Vancouver, each week on 'Twisted' – but still can’t wait for his reunion with 'Victorious' co-star Victoria Justice. The TV duo have signed on for the big-screen comedy 'The Outskirts.' Photo: © Getty
GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS, 41: We've followed the master interviewer from Toronto ever since his days as a MuchMusic VJ, and we're now watching with anticipation as he enters a new arena and becomes a host of 'Hockey Night in Canada' this fall.
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CHUCK HUGHES, 37: The Montreal chef and ‘Chopped Canada’ judge - the youngest Canadian chef to come out victorious on 'Iron Chef America' - says “honesty, authenticity and open–mindedness” make Canadians beautiful. Photo: © Dominique Lafond
SHANIA TWAIN, 48: The music superstar from Timmins, Ont., who will perform two shows at the Calgary Stampede this summer, says she uses past Hello! Canada Most Beautiful covers as “ammunition” when she’s feeling insecure. Photo: © CP
JONATHAN & DREW SCOTT, 36: The handsome twins and ‘Property Brothers’ co-stars grew up in Vancouver and have been prepping houses since they were 18.
RYAN GOSLING, 33: More than 10 years since he and fellow Canadian Rachel McAdams starred in ‘The Notebook,’ the London, Ont.-native is now stepping behind the camera, having recently made his directorial debut at Cannes with ‘Lost River.’ His girlfriend, actress Eva Mendes, gushed of her beau: “He created the most beautiful, collaborative atmosphere on set. He’s the best." Photo: © Getty
RICK MERCER, 44: A fan favourite chosen by our readers in an online poll, the comedian from St. John’s, Nfld. has been cracking Canadians up for 11 seasons on the 'Rick Mercer Report.' Photo: © CBC
STANA KATIC, 36: The Hamilton, Ont. screen siren stars on ‘Castle’ opposite fellow Canuck Nathan Fillion. Photo: © Getty
SHAY MITCHELL, 27: When she's not starring on 'Pretty Little Liars,' the Torontonian shares her fashion and beauty wisdom on her lifestyle blog at shaymitchblog.tumblr.com. Photo: © Getty
PATRICK SHARP, 32: The NHL star won gold with Team Canada in Sochi and he’s a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks. His biggest accomplishment to date, however, is becoming a father: “[It's] the best thing that ever happened," he says. Photo: © Getty
JOSHUA JACKSON, 35: The 'Dawson’s Creek' alum is set to return to the small screen on Showtime’s drama, ‘The Affair.’ He and his girlfriend of eight years, actress Diane Kruger, divide their time between Paris, Los Angeles and Vancouver (his hometown). Photo: © Getty
WILL ARNETT, 44: The Toronto-born actor says his sons Archie, 5, and Abel, 3, get a kick out of hearing him in animated films such as 'The Lego Movie.' “They’ve started asking me about the voices of everyone else. They’re like, ‘Yeah, we know you!’” Photo: © Jeff Katz/CBS
JILLIAN HARRIS, 34: The one-time Bachelorette from Peace River, Alta. – who has found true love with former professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto – now wins viewers’ hearts as co-host of 'Love It or List It' Vancouver.
CELINE DION, 46: The superstar songstress from Charlemagne, Que. resumes her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace in June after taking time out to help husband René Angélil recover from throat surgery. Photo: © Getty
TATIANA MASLANY, 28: The award-winning actress from Regina (who now resides in Toronto) plays an amazing eight characters on the international TV hit 'Orphan Black,' for which she took home a 2014 Canadian Screen Award. Photo: © Getty
KIEFER SUTHERLAND, 47: The star of the hit TV series '24' says, “I’m a Canadian to the marrow. I play hockey to remind me where I’m from.” Photo: © Getty
AMBER MARSHALL, 25: The 'Heartland' actress from London, Ont. celebrates her first anniversary with husband Shawn Turner this summer. The pair tied the knot in a rustic, ranch wedding in High River, Alta., where Amber arrived on horseback to meet her groom. Photo: © Denise Grant
SCOTT MCGILLIVRAY, 36: The handsome building contractor from Toronto is right at home as the host of 'Income Property.' “My proudest personal moment was becoming a dad – a double whammy because it’s happened twice," he says. Photo: © HGTV
JACOB HOGGARD, 29: The Hedley lead singer from Alberton, B.C. says turning 30 this summer means "nobody can stop me from ruining my dinner with cookies.” Photo: © Universal
DRAKE, 27: The rapper and actor added a new title to his resumé last year, becoming the Toronto Raptors’ first global ambassador – and hometown pride exploded with the #wethenorth campaign, which Drake heavily influenced. Photo: © Universal
JESSICA PARE, 33: She sizzles as Don Draper’s younger, hipper wife Megan on ‘Mad Men,’ and Jessica gets a taste of home at L.A.’s fantastic restaurants, which she says remind her of living in Montreal. Photo: © Getty Images
HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN, 33: The ‘Star Wars’ actor and RW&Co designer from Vancouver is expecting his first child with his longtime girlfriend, actress Rachel Bilson. Photo: © RW&Co
KATHERYN WINNICK, 36: The Ukrainian-Canadian beauty from Toronto plays the courageous Lagertha in 'Vikings.' "I’m a third-degree black belt in tae kwon do and had a chain of martial arts schools," she reveals. Photo: © Getty Images
MARK GHANIME, 36: The star of sci-fi series ‘Helix’ is trilingual. Part Lebanese and raised in Montreal, he speaks English, French and Arabic.
SHARLEEN JOYNT, 29: The elegant opera singer from Ottawa made a splash with fans after appearing on 'The Bachelor,' leaving the show — and Juan Pablo — by her own volition. Photo: © Andrea Joynt
RACHELLE LEFEVRE, 35: After starring in 'Twilight' and 'Barney’s Version,' the Montreal-born beauty keeps us glued to the television drama 'Under the Dome.' Photo: © Brownie Harris/CBS
JULIA VOTH, 29: Dealing with her boyfriend’s meddling brothers on City sitcom 'Package Deal' is a breeze for Julia, who was raised in Hepburn, Sask. “I grew up on a farm with brothers, so from an early age I had to hold my own," she says. Photo: © Kharen Hill
TESSA VIRTUE, 25: She’s won Olympic gold and silver medals with ice-dancing partner Scott Moir, but Tessa’s talents don’t end at the rink. "Ballet was my first love growing up," says the beautiful brunette, who was born in London, Ont. Photo: © Myra Klarman
ELISHA CUTHBERT, 31: Elisha found her happy ending with Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf — the pair will celebrate their first wedding anniversary on July 6. “I knew he was special when I met him,” says the Montreal native, who currently resides in Toronto. Photo: © Getty Images
RACHEL MCADAMS, 33: The star of next month’s spy thriller ‘A Most Wanted Man’ has been quietly dating music manager Patrick Sambrook since last July. Photo: © Getty Images
ROBBIE AMELL, 26: The ‘Tomorrow People’ actor from Toronto loves “staying in and taking it easy with my girlfriend,” fellow Canadian actress Italia Ricci. Photo: © Getty Images
SARAH GADON, 27: The Toronto-born star of ‘Belle’ and the upcoming David Cronenberg flick ‘Maps to the Stars’ is currently learning how to box. Photo: © Getty Images
SANGITA PATEL: The Torontonian 'ET Canada' reporter has talked to plenty of celebrities, but one was especially memorable. “Before the interview, George Clooney actually made me a coffee! Such a gentleman,” she said. Photo: © Katherine Holland
SOOK-YIN LEE: The radio host from Vancouver got her big break as a MuchMusic VJ. Earlier this year, she won a Canadian Screen Award for portraying Olivia Chow in the biopic, 'Jack,' and told us on the red carpet at our Most Beautiful party that earlier that day she'd launched a new dance project with Toronto Dance Theatre. Photo: © CBC
SPENCER LOFRANCO, 21: The Toronto-born actor nabbed a starring role in ‘Jamesy Boy’ with his first-ever audition and next teams up with Angelina Jolie in ‘Unbroken.’
TIM WARMELS, 28: The former Bay Street banker from Campbellville, Ont. is investing in his search for true love on the forthcoming season of 'The Bachelor Canada.' Photo: © TonyLanz/City TV
ARISA COX, 35: With her enviable wardrobe and effervescent personality, there’s no one we’d rather watch 'Big Brother Canada' with than the show’s vibrant Toronto-based host. Photo: © Claudine Lavoie
AMANDA BRUGEL, 36: Starring on City sitcom ‘Seed’ hardly feels like work for Amanda, who hails from Pointe-Clare, Que. “We make each other laugh and laugh,” she says of her co-stars on the show. Photo: © Denise Grant
DENISE WADE, 42: The former singer from Toronto now gives us the goods on The Shopping Channel and says her beauty icon is Audrey Hepburn. “She had elegance and style, but it was her inner beauty that captured me,” she says. Photo: © Arash Moallemi for Hello! Canada
JEAN-MARC VALLEE, 51: The director of 'Dallas Buyers Club' coaxed Oscar-winning performances out of stars Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, but says his proudest productions are "two human beings: my sons!" Photo: © AMF PHOTOGRAPHY
Hailing from French River, N.S., Diego got his first big break playing Rachel McAdams’ secret squeeze in ‘Mean Girls.’ Since then, he's garnered plenty of buzz for his roles on ‘Homeland’ and ‘The Black List.'
MOLLY PARKER, 41: An ace afternoon for the ‘House of Cards’ star and single mom from Pitt Meadows, B.C. would be “riding the carousel in Paris with my son.” Photo: © JB Lacroix/Wireimage/Getty Images
CODY KAREY, 23: A tenor pop vocalist who’s been compared to Michael Bublé and Josh Groban, the singer from Fort St. James, B.C, is flying high after the release of his self-titled debut album. Photo: © Dominick Guillemot/Universal
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