Christina Hendricks Named Esquire's Most Beautiful Woman in America

Fans of the hit television series Mad Men are very familiar with Christina Hendricks, the actress who plays the fiery and voluptuous Joan. In the past year or so Christina has been the topic of many tabloids and newstories, but not always about Mad Men's success. Often she has been targeted about her size. And by size I mean that she's not a size 2. Now, let me get this straight, Christina Hendricks is not plus sized, probably not even close. But she is very, very curvy, with hips and a large chest which looks oh so beautiful in the form fitting style's of the 1960's which she wears in Mad Men.

Perhaps you saw an article slamming The New York Times for calling Christina a "bigger woman" and somehow distorting one of her red carpet photos to make her appear wider. This isn't the first, or certainly the last, of attention you will see about Christina's size. The fact is that her size is sort of dividing the public. Many of us are crying "Finally, a beautiful, curvy actress we can relate to" while men are reminded of leading ladies from decades gone by who were often very voluptuous. And then there is the other half who, while entitled to their own opinion, need to realize that the stick thin models and actresses are getting just a tad bit played out.

Now, I for one am in the Team Christina camp, I have been following her since season one of Mad Men. I think she is not only beautiful, but witty, charming, and stylish. I feel a great sense of validation to see that Christina has been named Most Beautiful Woman in America by Esquire magazine. Yes, Esquire is a men's magazine. Perhaps this tells us a little something about what will turn a guys head nowadays. The interview with Christina is beyond informative, it's quirky and smart, too as she discusses her opinions on men, what habbits she would rather see go away and how she feels about what she finds attractive.


I think Christina Hendricks is a great model for woman everywhere. Too often we want to label her. Is she plus sized or isn't she? Is she too big, or is she just right? Is she beautiful or is she (gasp) fat? But when it comes down to it those are just words. Christina is who she is and that's the sexiest thing a woman can be.