Who has been most radiant this past year? You can see the light in their eyes. You can feel a glow of love and joy all around them. "Looking back at this past year to select the brightest stars," says author and life coach Cynthia Larson, "2008 presents the world with some very illuminated celebrities, whose inner light, or aura, truly stands out." So who are these luminous stars? Once you consider how their inner light really can shine from the inside out, you may never see your favorite celebrities the same way!

1. Ellen DeGeneres - Her infectious smile and friendly humor lifts everyone's spirits.

2. Brad Pitt - Shows how much he cares by setting an example for compassionate humanitarianism.

3. Jennifer Garner - Connects to everyone around her with a genuine heart connection.

4. Denzel Washington - Illuminates even the darkest, most conflicted characters he plays with shining integrity.

5. Penelope Cruz - Intensely amplifies emotional energies which radiate out from her.

6. George Clooney - His playfulness, thoughtfulness, and irony inspires us to take a closer look.

7. Kate Hudson - Combines a passionate sensitivity with a free spirit in a most beguiling way.

8. Robert Downey Jr. - Gives us hope that we can overcome our biggest internal challenges by facing and overcoming his own.

9. Will Smith - Encourages taking things more lightly without losing the essential core of what matters most.

10. Mariah Carey - Generates intense emotions which are divinely inspired.