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IMAGES: The top 20 most inspirational celebrity midriffs!

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Gwen Stefani

Website handbag.com has published the results of a poll conducted by Kellogg's All-Bran 5 Day Challenge to determine which female stars are absolutely 'abulous -- here are the top 20!

A survey held in the UK has revealed which famous faces (or figures, in this case) rate highest when it comes to taut tummies.

Breakfast cereal Kellogg's All-Bran 5 Day Challenge polled 2,000 respondents to establish an order than includes everyone from yummy mummy Miranda Kerr to reality star and model Kendall Jenner -- take a look!

In the following pages we bring you the most inspirational female celebrity midriffs.

1. Gwen Stefani

By her own admission, the No Doubt singer's toned stomach is the result of a grueling workout regime and it seems to have paid off bigtime -- at 43, after having given birth to two children, Stefani still takes the crown.

2. Cheryl Cole

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Cheryl Cole

Next we have the British popster, who's known more for her legendary curves than singing skills.

3. Michelle Keegan

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Michelle Keegan

The stunning British actress is having a good year -- not only did she top ZOO Magazine's 'Hot 101' list, she's rounding off the top three in the midriffs poll too.

4. Rihanna

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Rihanna

RiRi loves showing off her curves and they're obviously appreciated -- the Barbadian beauty comes in fourth.

5. Shakira

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Shakira

The Colombian star once penned a song about how hips don't lie -- and her tummy obviously doesn't either!

6. Jennifer Aniston

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Jennifer Aniston

Chalk up another victory for the 40-plus club with Aniston's inclusion on the list at six.

7. Beyonce

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Beyonce

Another reason why she's known as Queen Bey -- there's no taking away from her legendary bod, even after having had a child!

8. Halle Berry

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Halle Berry

Berry doesn't need to don her Bond bikini to drive the point home -- she's ab-tastic all the way.

9. Kelly Brook

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Kelly Brook

In at nine is the gorgeous glamour model, who manages to keep her tummy trim despite her voluptuous shape.

10. Keira Knightley

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Keira Knightley

Knightley rounds off the top 10 with her athletic torso.

11. Megan Fox

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Megan Fox

She's currently expecting her second child, but the way she bounced back after her first is enough to give Fox's midriff a prominent eleventh place in the poll.

12. Cameron Diaz

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Cameron Diaz

With her sporty shape, the statuesque actress had no problem making her way to Number Twelve.

13. Mila Kunis

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Mila Kunis

Petite Kunis has a body to match her frame and makes it to 13.

14. Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez

After having given birth to twins, JLo deserves an award for the terrific shape she's in, toned tummy et al.

15. Madonna

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Madonna

Will Madge ever age? Doesn't look like it -- at 54, she's still as lean and mean as ever!

16. Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson

The blonde stunner seems to be preternaturally preserved, even after two kids.

17. Miranda Kerr

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Miranda Kerr

Mrs Orlando Bloom's taut midriff is an inspiration -- especially when you consider that it's where a nearly 10-pound baby came from!

18. Fergie

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Fergie

Rock-hard abs have always been Fergie's forte, bringing her in at 18.

19. Kendall Jenner

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Kendall Jenner

Kim Kardashian's younger half-sister has a washboard mid-section which will go a long way in fulfilling her modelling aspirations.

20. Miley Cyrus

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Miley Cyrus

And finally at 20 we have the eager-to-impress Miley, who's showing off her flat tum (and more!) every chance she gets.