Rihanna Names Penelope Cruz as World’s Sexiest Woman in Elle September 2014

She’s been all over the globe thanks to a successful career in music and fashion, so Rihanna knows a thing or two about what makes a desirable dame.

The “Umbrella” singer, who was spotted attending a business meeting in New York City on Wednesday morning (August 20), told Elle magazine that in her opinion there’s one female who stands out as the hottest of them all.

“ Penelope Cruz is the sh*t,” declared Rihanna when asked for the world’s sexiest woman. “If I could wake up and look like her tomorrow, that would be great. Mia Wallace [Uma Thurman’s Pulp Fiction character] is gangsta. She’s epic. I’m going to do that bob again. Those bangs.”

As for her words to live by, the Barbadian pop star noted, “‘Avoid obviousness.’ That is a quote by Leonardo DiCaprio. That’s what makes you create something, that’s the excitement, that’s the thrill.”

And when it comes to a must-have-at-all-times beauty product, Rihanna’s choice is- “Lipstick. It draws attention away from any flaws. When someone is wearing lipstick, you just assume they’re wearing a full face of makeup. And guys are stupid—they won’t notice when you’re not.”