She's been hailed as one of the biggest beauties in showbiz, and new research has proven that Keira Knightley has the cheekbones which most women desire.
According to a Harley Street surgeon, the high cheekbones of the 32-year old star give her an 'ageless beauty' as they create the 'very symmetrical' face, many stars in Hollywood crave.
The second most popular cheekbone shape are that of supermodel Cara Delevingne, 25, according to experts.
The research was conducted by Harley Street facial cosmetic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva from looking at the records of 1,000 patients across the UK.
According toHarley Street facial cosmetic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva, Knightley's cheekbones are 'the first thing you notice about Keira's face and give her an ageless beauty which will endure right throughout her career'
The third most coveted shape are the naturally plump cheeks of Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie, 42.
There has been a 10 per cent increase in filler and implant procedures from patients who want plumper cheeks similar to their favourite stars.
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Supermodels dominate the top ten as high cheekbones are seen as one of the defining characteristics of classical beauty.
Naomi Campbell, 47, was in fourth place and Jackie star Natalie Portman, 36, was fifth.
Gisele Bundchen, 37, was the third supermodel on the list in sixth place and Murder On The Orient Express star Michelle Pfeiffer, 59, was seventh.
Who has the best bones in showbiz?
Dr De Silva explains why the top ten stars' naturally high cheekbones are coveted above all others.
1 Keira Knightley
Dr De Silva said: 'They are the first thing you notice about Keira's face and give her an ageless beauty which will endure right throughout her career.'
2 Cara Delevingne
Dr De Silva said: 'Cara is our highest earning supermodel and it is not to see why with these stand-out cheekbones. They are the golden standard of the fashion world.'
3 Angelina Jolie
Dr De Silva said: 'Angelina's cheeks have a natural plumpness that accentuates her youthful appearance.'
4 Naomi Campbell
Dr De Silva said: 'Naomi has been at the top for almost 30 years and it is not hard to see why with these beautifully high cheekbones which really got her noticed early on in her career.'
5 Natalie Portman
Dr De Silva said: 'Natalie is one the great beauties of Hollywood and a key characteristic is her beautifully sculpted cheeks.'
6 Gisele Bündchen
Dr De Silva said: 'She was the world's most successful supermodel for several years and those cheeks had a lot to do with it.'
7 Michelle Pfeiffer
Dr De Silva said: 'It is wonderful to see her career having a second wind this year - and that is because of her classical beauty, defined by those high cheekbones.
8 Halle Berry
Dr De Silva said: 'Halle has a natural plumpness to her cheeks like Angelina.'
9 Cameron Diaz
Dr De Silva said: 'Cameron is another of Hollywood's most enduring beauties - she looks better as she gets older thanks to those cheekbones.'
10 Scarlett Johansson
Dr De Silva said: 'Another Hollywood star blessed with naturally cute, plump cheeks - they are an integral part of her beauty and appeal.'
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In eighth was Halle Berry, 51, Cameron Diaz, 45, was ninth and Scarlett Johansson, 33, was tenth.
Dr De Silva, from the Centre For Advanced Facial Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery in Hammersmith, West London, said that 32-year-old Keira's strikingly high cheekbones gave her face a timeless symmetry and they would always be the defining aspect of her beauty.
He said: 'Keira's beautifully shaped cheekbones really do stand out and are the look women want to replicate more than any other.
'The term high cheekbones means someone like Keira has the widest part of their face just below their eyes.
Pipped to the post:The second most popular cheekbone shape are that of supermodel Cara Delevingne, 25, according to Dr De Silva
Ageless beauty:The third most coveted shape are the naturally plump cheeks of Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie, 42, pictured
Best cheekbones in the business:Naomi Campbell, 47, was in fourth place (left) and Jackie star Natalie Portman, 36, was fifth (right)
'This causes the cheek to dip in slightly below the bone - making the cheekbone stand out prominently. This dip can cause a shadow, which can accentuate the face even more.
'High cheekbones, long considered the gold standard of beauty, tend to create a very symmetrical face which is coveted above all else in the fashion world and Hollywood.
'High cheekbones also have a sexual connotation. They typically prove that a woman is old enough to be able to reproduce, and for men, they prove a high level of testosterone.'
Natural beauty:Gisele Bundchen, 37, was the third supermodel on the list in sixth place (pictured) while Murder On The Orient Express star Michelle Pfeiffer, 59, was seventh
Dr De Silva has seen a 10% rise in non-surgical filler and cheek implants by patients alarmed at the loss of volume in their faces.
He said: 'As we age, we lose volume in our cheeks and gain it where we don't want it - around the jaw and neck. The loss of volume can occur as early as our mid-20s, depending on lifestyle.
'A beautiful youthful face has fullness in the cheeks. From 30 onwards, the hollowing of the cheeks can start to be visible, especially in people who diet or exercise a lot, like celebrities do.'
Dr De Silva warned that using fillers too often was not ideal and the use of silicone implants to the cheeks can permanently enhance cheekbone appearance. Cheek implants are often combined with other treatments such as a facelift or chin augmentation.
