31 People With the Most Striking Eyes in the World

"I think we all suffer from acute blindness at times. Life is a constant journey of trying to open your eyes." -Olivia Thirlby

Her flawless eyebrows make her already gorgeous eyes even more striking. And the artistic lighting gives this photo such a magical feel overall. Why does it feel like we're in a fairy tale?

"My grandfather taught me how important it is to have your eyes open, because you never know what's going to come your way." -Bobbi Brown

These siblings' gorgeous skin tone combined with their striking eyes have us totally captivated. We bet anyone that meets them feels the same way!

Eyes are naturally beautiful — from the delicate shapes and unique colors to the countless expressions that can be made with them. Blue eyes, brown eyes, green eyes, hazel eyes, gray eyes, and any shade in between are all stunning. Please don't ask us to pick a favorite!

Beyond just their appearance, our eyes truly tell the world what we're feeling. "The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter — often an unconscious but still a faithful interpreter — in the eye," British author Charlotte Bronte once said, and we can't help thinking how right she was.

No matter how hard we try to hide our negative emotions — our sadness, anger, loss, and confusion — our eyes always give it away. Of course, the flip side is that everyone can also see and share in our joy, amazement, and love. Our eyes sparkle and shine, and these in particular make us swoon.

"Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts." -Paramahansa Yogananda

Twins might not like the idea of sharing everything — including clothes, friends, and sometimes, even the same room — but we wouldn't mind sharing the same eye color as these two cuties. Of all the beautiful eyes, green peepers are seriously stunning, and we doubt we're the only ones who can't look away.

"The eye sees a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination awake." -Leonardo da Vinci.

Just when you're finally able to tear your eyes away from one sister's shiny brown peepers, then you get a load of the other sister's striking blue eyes. We're just as wowed as they are.

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." -Marcel Proust

Who says brown eyes can't be pretty, too? These big brown eyes have seen the world, we just know it. And we can see the world in them!

"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein

This brother and sister pair look truly starstruck here — which pretty accurately matches our expressions when we see their beautiful eyes! How can you not smile while looking at these two?

"When a woman is talking to you, listen to what she says with her eyes." -Victor Hugo

These friends must turn heads wherever they go with those twinkling eyes and happy smiles. Somehow, just looking at this instantly put us in a better mood. What about you?

"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein

Another set of stunning twins, each with a pair of soft brown eyes! Their matching beautiful eyes go hand-in-hand with their sweet smiles, and we can't stop ourselves from smiling back.

"Listen with your eyes for feelings." -Stephen Covey

How is such a beautiful shade of blue like this even an option as an eye color? (Seriously, we've never seen eyes this blue before.) We can't believe they're real — but they are! — and they totally remind us of the gorgeous, clear sea. How soothing.

"No one can lie, no one can hide anything, when he looks directly into someone's eyes." -Paulo Coehlho

This mom and son make truly a beautiful pair, don't they? We can certainly see where that adorable little boy gets his good looks. And their striking eye colors just make the rest of them shine even more.

"We view things not only from different sides, but with different eyes; we have no wish to find them alike." -Blaise Pascal

What an adorable mini-me in this pic! Those big brown eyes — and beautiful smiles — truly say it all. And the love between mom and son makes the image even more heartwarming.

"Eyes so transparent that through them the soul is seen." -Theophile Gautier

Most siblings hate wearing matching clothes, but these two are so cute that we can totally get behind mom's fashion choices. Matching eyes and matching outfits? Now that is just too cute for words.

"I'd rather live on my own than live with a face that looks at me with the wrong eyes." -Jane Birkin

Those deep blue eyes look like shimmering pools! And the sunlight truly brings out the depth of beauty in this little girl's eyes. Now, they're shining bright, too! How sweet to see the beautiful eyes of a girl — scratch that, a total cutie pie! — so young?

"The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person." -Alexander Pope

These eyes have so much soul and warmth to them, we feel like we're hearing the best story ever just by looking at them! Is it just us or do we detect a faint smile in those calm brown eyes?

"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" -Henry David Thoreau

These blonde cuties might be enjoying their watermelon, but we’re enjoying trying to figure out what to call their eye color — not quite green, but not quite blue. Either way, we just can't look away from them!

"I would like to say to people, open your eyes and find beauty where you normally don't expect it." -Jean Paul Gaultier

Even though one sibling has brown eyes and the other has blue eyes, this brother-sister duo are probably going to put us in a visual trance with their spectacular eye colors. And we won't mind a bit.

"The beauty that addresses itself to the eyes is only the spell of the moment; the eye of the body is not always that of the soul." -George Sand

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! Though baby's eyes are a bit bluer than mom's hazel eyes, it's pretty clear to see where this adorable little one got her fabulous eye color.

"The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides." -Audrey Hepburn

These adorable lovebirds are both good looking, but let's be honest: It's really their eyes that are stealing the whole show here.

"Small is the number of people who see with their eyes and think with their minds." -Albert Einstein

Those eyes plus that bright red hair equals wowza. Now multiply that by two! We won't be surprised if both of these two grow up to be total knockouts someday.

"It is often said that before you die your life passes before your eyes. It is in fact true. It's called living." -Terry Pratchett

Don't you just get lost in these little cuties' eyes? (Side note: Would you consider them dark blue or dark green?) We can't help feeling like they're hiding a secret from us.

"Ah, what happiness it is to be with people who are all happy, to press hands, press cheeks, smile into eyes." -Katherine Mansfield

The beautiful eyes of a woman always make us happy. This woman's brown eyes shine even brighter than her gorgeous smile. How is such a fabulous look even possible? Whatever the answer, we need to hear her secret!

"The eyes those silent tongues of love." -Miguel de Cervantes

Dark hair and light eyes have always been a winning combo — just look at the beautiful eyes of Hollywood actress Alexandra Daddario. She may just hypnotize us with those beautiful blues.

"If only we could pull out our brain and use only our eyes." -Pablo Picasso

Have you ever seen such a piercing blue? It feels like we're looking at a painting. There's no doubt this eye color would stop anyone right in their tracks the moment they laid eyes on it! It certainly had that effect on us.

"Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you're living?" -Bob Marley

These stunning sisters prove that the most gorgeous traits can also sometimes be the most understated. Their brown eyes sparkle, giving them each their own distinct look.

"If I can see pain in your eyes then share with me your tears. If I can see joy in your eyes then share with me your smile." -Santosh Kalwar

Not only is Angelina Jolie an inspiring humanitarian, but she's also a gorgeous woman. The actress' gray-green eyes are total showstoppers, balancing out her plump lips.

"The eyes are one of the most powerful tools a woman can have. With one look, she can relay the most intimate message. After the connection is made, words cease to exist." -Jennifer Salaiz

This woman’s blonde locks truly bring out the rich colors in her eyes. What really emphasizes her beautiful eyes? Lashes, of course! And her freckles are a great reminder that every woman is already beautiful without makeup. How fabulous does she look here?

"The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition." -W.H. Auden

These mysterious dark eyes are so striking, we bet they not only turn heads, but also snap necks! How amazing.

"The world only exists in your eyes. You can make it as big or as small as you want." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

Somehow, these siblings' eyes seem to be bluer than blue — like you took a picture of the sky on a clear day. It's hard not to daydream while staring at their stunning peepers.

"Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal." -Samuel Richardson

This sweet baby's ear-to-ear smile almost steals the show — until you notice what an interesting hue her eyes are. One minute they look blue with specks of gold, but the next you swear they're green with tawny streaks. Either way, that's one adorable baby.

"For I dipped into the future, far as human eye could see, Saw the vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be." -Alfred Lord Tennyson

Not even these ladies’ dramatic makeup can overshadow their show-stopping eyes. We're still catching our breath just from a second glance! Imagine taking a third look.

Are Elizabeth Taylor's eyes violet? Or does she have lavender eyes?

Talk about a pop of color! Elizabeth Taylor's eyes have always been a subject of fascination. Are her eyes blue? Sometimes they look purple, but in other lights they appear as though they're green. It's a good thing we can still see those unforgettable eyes in the many fantastic movies she made.

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