Actress Kristin Davis has been given the title of the most beautiful woman in the world by the readers of a UK magazine.

The former Sex and the City siren beat fellow actresses Catherine Zeta-Jones and Halle Berry to the top spot in Eve magazine's poll of women in their thirties.

Magazine editor Sara Cremer told the Daily Mail: "Kristin's natural beauty combined with her on-screen presence make her a woman with style and substance.

"She exudes sex appeal without compromising her intelligence and independence," Cremer added.

The 41-year-old actress revealed that it was her mother who gave her the most valuable beauty advice, teaching her "how to be comfortable with your natural beauty".