Theres alot of truth to this statement. I cant remember where the study was done, but it was on CNN.
Good looking people were perceived to be more trustable (obviously not), got better jobs, got paid more, obviously got laid more. Taller/attractive males were more 'respected' then the not so good looking and shorter buddies. The study went on and on, but this was the summary of it I believe. Its a charisma thing I guess.