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Victoria Beckham has been crowned Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine. She was hailed "a role model".
The 33-year-old was a double winner - she also picked up the entrepreneur of the year award for her rapidly expanding fashion empire.
Glamour editor Jo Elvin said: "She is indicative of the modern woman, successfully juggling the work/home-life balance, and is a role model in terms of achieving it all."
Amy Winehouse was named British solo artist of the year, while international honours went to Beyonce Knowles. Sienna Miller won film actress of the year.
Charlotte Church won the award for TV personality of the year and sportswoman of the year was the Queen's granddaughter, equestrian Zara Phillips.
Angelina Jolie was honoured for her humanitarian work.
