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Trying to select a top 50 is a lot like being a kid in a candy shop, and unfortunately there are many, many attractive women I have had to leave off for this calendar year. This Western-oriented list features actresses only with active appearances and releases in 2012 (making it easier for me to narrow down), so many gorgeous females who have been committed to family life won’t be making the cut.

50. Rosamund Pike

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2012 Body of Work: Wrath of the Titans, Jack Reacher, Devil You Know

Pike had several blockbuster credits to her name even before this year: Surrogates, Pride & Prejudice and…Doom. Her presence was also one of the saving graces of Die Another Day, with her beauty even managing to outshine that of Halle Berry. Her elegance and perfect pale skin, alongside her multi-talented background (she’s fluent in 3 languages), make her a dream catch.

 

49. Anna Kendrick

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2012 Body of Work: End of Watch, The Company You Keep, Pitch Perfect, Rapturepalooza, ParaNorman (voice)

There’s something unconventionally alluring about Miss Kendrick. She’s not hot by typical Hollywood standards but her big captivating smile, perfect teeth and cute demeanour make her irresistible. Oh, and she’s actually a good actress too, earning an Academy Award nomination already and there’s sure to be more to come.

 

48. Hayden Panettiere

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2012 Body of Work: Nashville, The Forger

Although she had many roles as a child star, Panettiere came to the forefront of male attention as a self-healing cheerleader in Heroes at the age of, er, 16. Depending on your stance towards plastic surgery, you may disapprove of her new ‘enhancements’ that she seems all too happy to show off in bras and bikinis on Nashville. For some it may be slightly worrying to think this pretty and petite princess has once dated hulking boxer Wladimir Klitschko.

 

47. Madeline Zima

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2012 Body of Work: Crazy Eyes, Breaking the Girls, Crazy Kind of Love

Gaining fame as just a child in The Nanny many years ago, it became clear Zima had “filled out” when she played a precocious sexpot teenager in Californication. With her titillating antics she garnered the attention of David Duchovny and millions of males alike. Zima even had a small role in the final season of Heroes (after viewers had turned away admittedly), sharing that kiss with the above Panettiere.

 

46. Lynn Collins

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2012 Body of Work: John Carter, Unconditional

Not to be confused with the similarly-named soul singer of the 70s, Collins captured male attention as Hugh Jackman’s love interest in Wolverine and the sexy Dawn in a short-lived role on True Blood. It was only this year that she finally got a leading role; as a sex bomb princess in box office bomb John Carter. Her appearance seems to be ever changing, but with the right make-up and light she is as stunning as any other female on Earth. Or Mars.

 

45. Stana Katic

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2012 Body of Work: Castle, Big Sur

You’d probably realise by the name that Stana Katic has Croatian family heritage, but you may not know she is insanely talented; with a mind for astrophysics and five languages, an angelic singing voice and a heart of gold. The love for internet hero Nathan Fillion just may be rubbing off on his delightful and charismatic Castle co-star.

 

44. Katrina Bowden

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2012 Body of Work: 30 Rock, Piranha 3DD, American Reunion, Hold Your Breath

Even if you haven’t seen her parade in skimpy outfits on 30 Rock, chances are you may recognise Bowden as the charming and innocent Allison in the cult horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs Evil. Her frail frame may cause a few concerns, but she certainly seems to be popular enough, taking the title of Esquire magazine’s “Sexiest Woman Alive” last year beating out Kim Kardashian.

 

43. Dianna Agron

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2012 Body of Work: Glee

If you’re a fan of Glee, you’ll know all about the sweet and genuine Agron. With her classic All-American beauty you wouldn’t know that she has roots in Russia, with her family name originally being Agronsky before moving to the U.S. A gorgeous girl both inside and out with charity work and wildlife preservation close to her heart.

 

42. Hayley Atwell

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2012 Body of Work: The Sweeney, I Anna, Falcon

As part of the famed Guildhall roll of honour, the buxom beauty Atwell looks destined for success as an old school pin-up. Appearing in many English films & TV shows, she only earned international fame after catching the eye of Captain America. With her lovely RP accent, you’d be surprised to learn the full figured sex symbol has dual British and US citizenship as her father is a native of Missouri.

 

41. Dania Ramirez

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2012 Body of Work: Premium Rush, American Reunion

This Dominican darling has credits in many music videos (including hits from Jay Z & Santana) plus roles in big TV shows such as Entourage, The Sopranos & Heroes and will be seen with other hot Latinas next year in the show Devious Maids. The bronzed babe may have been unrecognisable in X-Men: Last Stand, but her incredible figure can be admired in this year’s outings: Premium Rush and the latest in the American Pie saga.

 

40. Emily Blunt

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2012 Body of Work: Looper, The Five-Year Engagement, Arthur Newman

Let’s get one thing straight: Emily Blunt is an immensely talented actress. She overcame a stutter in her youth to become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies and it’s only a matter of time before she will pick up an Oscar (she already has a Golden Globe to her name). With her ability and good looks she has the charm to make men fall head over heels in love with both her characters and the ravishing Blunt herself.

 

39. Emily VanCamp

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2012 Body of Work: Revenge

Cute as a button Emily VanCamp has largely been exclusive to the small screen with roles in Everwood and Brothers & Sisters before scoring the main role in ABC’s drama Revenge. Her gorgeous girl-next-door aura works wonders for her in the show, innocently disguising her manipulative and true self (the character, not VanCamp!) She exudes natural beauty and would be a perfect girlfriend to take home to any mother.

 

38. Elisha Cuthbert

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2012 Body of Work: Happy Endings

8 years ago Elisha Cuthbert was rightfully regarded one of the (if not the) sexiest women on the planet. Stellar work as Jack Bauer’s daughter in 24 and a mind-blowingly hot role in The Girl Next Door had men and boys fawning over her. She then fell off the radar with a string of low budget and poor horror films and only the recurring part in 24 kept her current. But as Alex in popular and quirky sitcom Happy Endings (think a successor to Friends) she has re-discovered her spark that may just propel her again to stardom.

 

37. Jessica Biel

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2012 Body of Work: Total Recall, Hitchcock, The Tall Man, Playing for Keeps

Even sporting a horrible bangs hairstyle for the majority of the year – which new husband Justin Timberlake understandably hated – Biel is a gorgeous woman. The often under-appreciated Biel is not renowned for making good films but she does always make it on “sexiest woman in the world” lists, which has rather overshadowed her acting. With credits mainly in poor sci-fi action or rom coms, most of her plaudits have been for her wonderful and shapely bottom.

 

36. Yvonne Strahovski

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2012 Body of Work: Dexter, Chuck, The Guilt Trip, The Outback (voice), Mass Effect 3 (voice)

To some people the Polish/Australian Strahovski will only ever be a CIA agent from Chuck; to others she may ‘look like that woman in Mass Effect’. This year you can add nudity-teasing babe on Dexter to that resume. Chuck, with its devoted fanbase and critical praise, came to an end in 2012 after 5 seasons so there is a gap in the schedule of the hot Aussie. Maybe more prominence on the big screen is coming her way.

 

35.  Nina Dobrev

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2012 Body of Work: The Vampire Diaries, Perks of Being a Wallflower

Another of the incredibly hot, young and talented troupe (along with the likes of her Perks co-star Emma Watson), with her compelling dark eyes, velvet-like hair and enticing beauty. Though Canucks may know Dobrev from her 46 episode stint on teen drama Degrassi, the Bulgarian-born Canadian ‘broke out’ in 2009 with TV series The Vampire Diaries. Earning a bucket-load of Teen Choice awards for her portrayal of two characters during the midst of this vampire craze, which you can blame Twilight for kick-starting, it is unlikely that the saucepot from Sofia will need to job hunt any time soon.

 

34. Taylor Cole

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2012 Body of Work: The Glades, Melvin Smarty, Dumbbells

Underrated hottie Taylor Cole unsurprisingly started out as a model before moving on to acting where she has had minor film roles and appeared in countless TV programmes, such as short lived show The Event. Hopefully the stunning 28-year old will be able to break the glass ceiling and get a major part in a major film soon enough. As a perfect candidate for Wonder Woman in the Justice League film, we have faith it won’t be too long before she gets true recognition.

 

33. Kristen Bell

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2012 Body of Work: Gossip Girl, Hit and Run, Stuck in Love

Pint-sized Kristen Bell is an Internet sweetheart and a nerd’s dream (not least because she modelled the Princess Leia gold bikini in Fanboys). The Detroit darling is perhaps most famous as the eponymous sleuth in Veronica Mars or as the girl Jason Segel is trying to get over in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Not overwhelmingly sexy, but with her natural good-looks and scintillating smile I can’t help but feel the creators of Gossip Girl missed out when they only used her behind the camera as narrator.

 

32. Gemma Arterton

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2012 Body of Work: Byzantium, Song for Marion

Elegant Arterton started out solely in British films and TV, playing the lead role in period dramas Lost in Austen and Tess of the D’Urbervilles. Now she has become nearly exclusively known as the new go-to actress for Hollywood action after her 2010 damsel-in-distress roles for Prince of Persia & Clash of the Titans (the action continues next year with Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters). Despite her oily Bond girl in Quantum of Solace, the slender stunner has remained in drama and comedy when it comes to British film.

 

31. Emma Watson

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2012 Body of Work: Perks of Being a Wallflower

Having ditched the wand, the wizardry and momentarily the long locks you’d be forgiven for thinking achingly pretty Emma Watson may take her £25m+ fortune and ride into the sunset. But as arguably the most popular actor off the back of Harry Potter, the spellbinding Watson wasn’t afforded this luxury even if she wanted it. Now with coming-of-age film Perks of Being a Wallflower in the bag (as well as last year’s My Week With Marilyn) she hopes to continue to defy expectation in biblical epic Noah. Don’t anticipate her to fade into obscurity any time soon.

 

30. Olivia Wilde

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2012 Body of Work: House, The Words, The Longest Week, Deadfall, People Like Us, Robot Chicken (voice)

Wilde by name, wild by nature. Formerly married to an Italian prince, with the ‘wedding’ taking place inside an abandoned school bus, viewers may have first gotten acquainted with Wilde as a bisexual bad girl in The O.C. or as another bisexual on House. Her provocative eyes and distinctive jawline are her unmistakable attributes and even Megan Fox has confessed to being attracted to her. The past couple of years have been hectic for the Wilde one, with no less than 9 movies across 2011 and 2012, including last year’s Cowboys & Aliens.

 

29. Karen Gillan

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2012 Body of Work: Doctor Who

If you’re oblivious to the world’s oldest science fiction show Doctor Who then you’ll probably be unaware of the Doctor’s lovely companion from Inverness. Following in the footsteps of previous companion Freema Agyeman, Gillan originally appeared in a minor role (as a soothsayer) on the show before being cast as the female lead. The radiant genuine ginger has left a big hole in our hearts now she’s departed the show and replacement Jenna-Louise Coleman has big shoes to fill.

 

28. Charlize Theron

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2012 Body of Work: Prometheus, Snow White and the Huntsman

When she’s not advertising Christian Dior or hosting World Cup draws, Charlize Theron is an accomplished actress – being continually nominated for prestigious awards ever since The Cider House Rules back in 1999. And as the only female on this list to have an Oscar, the sensational South African has probably had a more successful career than most. It needs a lot of make-up and prosthetics to make Theron ugly, but that’s what they achieved to make her physically resemble serial killer Aileen Wuornos for her Oscar winning portrayal in Monster.

 

27. Jane Levy

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2012 Body of Work: Suburgatory, Fun Size, Nobody Walks

It’s been a breakout 18 months for Levy and her star will continue to shine even brighter next year as the main character Mia in the remake of The Evil Dead. In just her second acting role as the lead in sitcom Suburgatory, the glowing Levy has gained plenty of fans. Many comparisons are being made to the equally appealing Emma Stone and their trademark red hair, but strangely enough, both are naturally blonde.

 

26. Sofia Vergara

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2012 Body of Work: Modern Family, The Three Stooges

The curvy Colombian is now astonishingly 40 years old but continues to defy nature in critically acclaimed Modern Family. The sexy señorita’s trademark wide hips and large chest has gained plenty of admirers; men want to sleep with her, women want her figure. But it certainly hasn’t been an easy life for Vergara; her older brother was murdered, younger brother deported and she herself had thyroid cancer in 2000.

 

25. Megan Fox

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2012 Body of Work: This Is 40, The Dictator

No-one can dispute that Megan Fox is gorgeous. Although she had bit roles beforehand, including a memorable appearance in Two and a Half Men, it was only in Transformers that she truly burst onto the scene and made jaws drop all over the world. In the past couple of years, however, her face seems to have undergone a drastic change (some think excessive plastic surgery) that have transformed her from mega fox to stray cat, but there is no denying she still has the ability to wow with her appearance.

 

24. Anne Hathaway

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2012 Body of Work: The Dark Knight Rises, Les Misérables

We’ve seen both ends of the spectrum of Anne Hathaway this year: utterly delectable as Catwoman, and nearly unrecognisable with her skinny frame and pixie crop in Les Mis. It’s incredible to think how far Hathaway has come – from being the Disney princess who shared the name of Shakespeare’s wife to one of the biggest acting names on the planet. Notable for her big seductive mouth, don’t be surprised if she walks away from this season’s Oscars with a Best Supporting Actress gong.

 

23. Maggie Grace

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2012 Body of Work: Taken 2, Lockout, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

Grace first became widely familiar with the viewing audience as whiny Shannon on Lost. Since then she’s been lost in The Fog, a vampire in Twilight and Taken hostage by Albanians to name but 3 (even reprising her roles in the latter two for 2012 sequels). The dishy delight never receives the spotlight yet she has still managed to chalk up an impressive résumé for herself. A self-confessed Anglophile, even appearing in a 2009 film alongside Danny Dyer of all people, English gents will be queuing up for a date. Unsuccessfully, of course.

 

22. Olivia Munn

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2012 Body of Work: Magic Mike, The Newsroom, The Babymakers

An object of jealousy for many aspiring actors, Tokyo-raised Munn came to be an actress without much pedigree (though it was always her ambition). As the host of G4′s Attack of the Show! she became the affection for video gamers, setting hearts racing with just one devilish smile or by suggestively eating a hot dog. Many dreams finally came true when the sex symbol revealed her bare body in Magic Mike – becoming the sole reason heterosexual men could enjoy the movie. A classic case of ‘if you’ve got it, flaunt it’.

 

21. Odette Annable

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2012 Body of Work: House, Breaking In, Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 (voice)

Odette Annable (née Yustman) is like the more innocent, purer sibling of Megan Fox. Despite a few very small parts in her youth, including one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s class in Kindergarten Cop, it was only in Cloverfield that Annable got noticed. Following that came critically panned The Unborn among smaller successes and limited release films, before gaining major focus again in the final season of House. Annable’s devastating good looks come from having a Cuban mother and Colombian father.

 

20. Julianne Hough

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2012 Body of Work: Rock of Ages

Remarkable Julianne Hough made a name for herself as a professional ballroom dancer on Dancing with the Stars, winning the coveted show twice – in her first two seasons. She is also a country singer, with her album debuting at no. 1 on the country charts. Combining these traits, she transitioned to film and has starred in musicals Burlesque and the remake of Footloose, as well as this year’s Rock of Ages alongside Tom Cruise. The striking blue-eyed blonde will have her first straight acting role in romantic drama Safe Haven next year.

 

19.Victoria Justice

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2012 Body of Work: Victorious, Fun Size, The First Time

Anybody above the age of 30 will probably be oblivious to Justice, yet to teenage girls she’s more famous than the Pope. As one of the teenyboppers from Nickelodeon she first appeared on Britney Spears’ little sister’s show Zoey 101 before getting her own show Victorious. ‘Pretty’ doesn’t really begin to describe her appeal; her evident Puerta Rican ancestry, wonderful cheekbones and sparkling eyes transform her beauty into something more. And being level-headed, sweet and talented (both acting and singing wise), expect to see more of Victoria for years to come.

 

18. Bérénice Marlohe

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2012 Body of Work: Skyfall

Before the release of Skyfall, nobody outside of her native France would have even heard of the gorgeous Bérénice Marlohe – and even there she isn’t a mega star, with only small roles on TV. One of the most sizzling Bond girls ever, Marlohe gets her exotic look from her father’s Chinese and Cambodian descent. Although this new exposure will surely mean more U.S. roles for us to marvel at, it’s a shame her Hollywood debut was all too brief.

 

17. Zooey Deschanel

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2012 Body of Work: New Girl

Quirky Deschanel doesn’t exactly fit the sexy stereotype but her cute and awkward persona has made her irresistibly adorable. Somewhat of a typecast victim, she regularly assumes roles that display her true self – none more so than Jess in TV sitcom New Girl. Her big blue eyes make hearts flutter and her wonderful singing can make elves beam with happiness. Just don’t ever mention The Happening.

 

16. Cobie Smulders

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2012 Body of Work: The Avengers, How I Met Your Mother, Grassroots

Smouldering Cobie Smulders seems to get sexier with each passing day. What started as a mild crush in the early seasons of How I Met Your Mother developed into full-on infatuation. Smulders is blessed with a beyond beautiful face and her piercing eyes leave a lasting effect. With a first role in a major film under her belt in The Avengers, you can see her reprise the role of Maria Hill in the second Captain America instalment, due in 2014.

 

15. Christina Hendricks

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2012 Body of Work: Mad Men, Struck by Lightning, Ginger & Rose

What can be said about this fiery redhead that hasn’t already? Well she’s actually another in the line of redheads who are naturally blonde; Hendricks began colouring her hair at just the age of 10. She’s a role model for curvaceous women everywhere and her hourglass figure has set men’s pulses racing with her more than ample cleavage. In a world where incredibly slim largely leads to being considered sexy, Hendricks has bucked the trend.

 

14. Emilia Clarke

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2012 Body of Work: A Game of Thrones, Spike Island

Emilia Clarke was an unknown before she was cast as Daenerys in HBO epic A Game of Thrones; having simply appeared in Syfy B-movie Triassic Attack beforehand. Only cast as Dany after a fellow Brit dropped out, it has turned out to be her route to stardom. Exceptionally cute as both blonde and her natural brunette the Londoner can next be seen trying to emulate Audrey Hepburn in a Broadway production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

 

13. Michelle Keegan

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2012 Body of Work: Coronation Street

Likely to be unheard of outside of British shores, Keegan plays Tina McIntyre on 50-year strong soap Coronation Street. Winner of ‘Sexiest Female’ at the British Soap awards the last 4 consecutive years, it’s not hard to see why: with her stunning skin, constant glamour and a killer body. Apart from one episode on Red Dwarf, Coronation Street is the only acting exposure she’s ever had – it was her first ever audition in which she scored the role of Tina on Corrie back in 2008. We long hope for her arrival into film.

 

12. Kaley Cuoco

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2012 Body of Work: The Big Bang Theory, The Last Ride

Mainly only known for her TV roles in 8 Simple Rules and the final series of Charmed, sumptuous Cuoco has really found her niche in geek haven The Big Bang Theory. As innocent yet mindless (at least compared to the men in the show!) Penny she’s become the number one infatuation for brainiacs and nerds and often dubbed the hottest woman on TV.

 

11. Alison Brie

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2012 Body of Work: Community, Mad Men, The Five Year Engagement, Save the Date

On Mad Men, Brie has often unfairly played second fiddle to Christina Hendricks and January Jones, but it’s on Community that she has managed to announce herself as a funny, down-to-Earth bona fide babe. Brie has the rare gift of managing to merge both innocently cute and devilishly sexy, and now she’s broken into mainstream movies with a brief supporting role in Scream 4 last year and now The Five Year Engagement this.

 

10. Jennifer Lawrence

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2012 Body of Work: The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, House at the End of the Street, Devil You Know

One of the hottest prospects in Hollywood, Lawrence has everyone excited. Whether it’s film makers looking to employ her significant acting ability or males simply salivating at the mouth to get a better look, she is wanted by all. Already with an Oscar nomination in the bag when she was just 19, Lawrence’s mainstream exposure has continued to grow with her role as Katniss Everdeen in the Hunger Games and now an outside chance of a second nomination with Silver Linings Playbook.

 

9. Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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2012 Body of Work: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Smashed

A WhatCulture favourite after taking time out for a chat with us in 2008. Dubbed by a few as the new Sigourney Weaver after her heroism against an other-worldly creature in The Thing last year. She may not have the tenacity of Weaver but is far more gorgeous (sorry Sigourney). Here’s hoping one day I’ll get the chance to meet her myself, but I’d probably melt before words are even spoken.

 

8. Emma Stone

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2012 Body of Work: The Amazing Spider-Man, Sleeping Dogs (voice)

One of the biggest sensations in Hollywood at the moment is Emily Stone, better known to you or I as Emma. The fantastic blonde is more commonly known for being a redhead after dyeing it for Superbad or even as a brunette in her early career and in Zombieland. It was only when she returned to her blonde roots, literally, for The Amazing Spider-Man that people realised she looks attractive no matter what the hair colour. Hugely charismatic and clean-cut, the charming 24-year old is all set as one of this generation’s biggest stars.

 

7. Lyndsy Fonseca

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2012 Body of Work: How I Met Your Mother, Nikita

The underrated half-Portuguese hottie lights up the screen whenever she’s on it, with her sparkling eyes, bubbly personality and insurmountable sex appeal. She certainly caught the eye among a host of hotties in Hot Tub Time Machine and The Ward in 2010, managing to remain fascinating and desirable regardless of character. You can currently check her out as the deuteragonist on Nikita and again next year in the anticipated sequel to Kick-Ass.

 

6. Camilla Belle

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2012 Body of Work: Open Road, I Brake For Gringos

Breathtaking Belle has been acting her entire life. You may even remember her as the little girl at the start of The Lost World: Jurassic Park who encounters some rather peckish compsognathus (a species of small carnivorous dinosaurs). Not a household name by any means though her parts in 10,000 BC and Push gained her some acknowledgment. Her Brazilian heritage, mesmorising eyes and defined eyebrows are only the tip of the iceberg of her appeal.

 

5. Kate Beckinsale

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2012 Body of Work: Total Recall, Underworld: Awakening, Contraband

Kate Beckinsale has long been considered one of the most desirable women in the world with her flawless beauty; not to mention her classy mannerisms and well-spoken English. A lot of Beckinsale’s roles in recent years have come courtesy of husband Len Wiseman where she is often dressed in leather and latex, particularly when it comes to the Underworld series (we can’t thank Wiseman enough, despite our jealousy). It’s hard to believe Beckinsale is now closing in on 40 and yet she still remains a goddess to men (and women!) alike. If she continues to age this well, we can’t wait to see her at 45.

 

4. Amber Heard

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2012 Body of Work: Syrup

It’s been a relatively quiet year for the blonde bombshell. If rumours are to be believed, bisexual Heard has captured the heart of Johnny Depp (who some consider the sexiest male on the planet) after starring together in The Rum Diary. The Texan is a bit of a tomboy, having a passion for guns and muscle cars – even appearing as the “star in a reasonably priced car” on Top Gear. Heard has been in acting for nearly a decade although it was only in 2008 with the release of Never Back Down and stoner comedy Pineapple Express that she gained fame. The voluptuous vixen isn’t shy about baring all, exposing her beautiful body and breasts on several occasions to male euphoria.

 

3. Kelly Brook

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2012 Body of Work: Keith Lemon: The Film

Model/presenter/actress Kelly Brook has dabbled in just about every aspect of entertainment so much that people actually question what her career is. The busty Brit is mostly known as a photo shoot favourite after featuring on the cover of just about every magazine out there. With her excellent appearance you could argue she is the perfect physical specimen. Her acting credits aren’t so illustrious, mainly having topless roles in films such as Three/Survival Island and Piranha 3D (not that I’m complaining), and this year she played herself in the British comedy film about Keith Lemon, a character by Bo’ Selecta! inventor Leigh Francis. Her latest roles have been on the West End as she believes dancing is her true calling. Where she goes from here nobody knows but as long as it involves being scantily clad, men will rejoice.

 

2. Scarlett Johansson

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2012 Body of Work: The Avengers, Hitchcock

Scarlet Johansson’s strikingly classic sex appeal extends through her whole appearance and style, despite her questionable new tattoo. A headline name for years now, she first got widespread recognition opposite Bill Murray in Lost in Translation before a string of high profile movies came her way, including The Prestige & The Other Boleyn Girl. In 2012, “Scar Jo” has been as present as ever: reprising her role as the sexy femme fatale Black Widow in billion dollar grossing The Avengers and also sticking true to her roots as a serious actress in Hitchcock. The undeniably sexy Johansson may be extremely popular for two particular things, but anyone who had a sneaky peek at last year’s leaked photos would know that Johansson’s backside is just as wonderful as her front. If only The Island proved true and the world had two Johansson’s to ogle.

 

1. Mila Kunis

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2012 Body of Work: Ted, Family Guy (voice)

She may not be curvy or fit the feminine stereotype. She may be outspoken and she may voice Meg in Family Guy, but that doesn’t stop Mila Kunis from cementing her place at number one on this list. Born in the Ukraine (her full name is Milena Markovna Kunis), she moved to the U.S. with her family when she was 7, before taking after-school acting classes at 9. She got her first major role at just 14 with That ’70s Show, appearing in all 200 episodes of the sitcom and then at 16 scored the role of Meg Griffin in Family Guy, whom she has voiced for 181 episodes and counting.

Kunis knows her limits; she is known for her comedy prowess and has remained where she is adept and comfortable, but during her rare venture into a serious role she excelled and was unlucky not to be nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Black Swan. Her popularity is on the surge of exploding so expect to see a whole lot more of her with 4 film projects coming out in 2013.

The confessed gamer is witty, down-to-earth and self-deprecating. A computer geek she may be, but you won’t find her on twitter or facebook because she prefers her privacy. Frequently a part of World’s Sexiest lists, marvellous Mila came #2 on Askmen’s Top 99 Women for 2013, #3 for Maxim’s 2012 list and Esquire named her Sexiest Woman Alive for 2012. Regardless of any recent pictures of her without make-uplooking dishevelled, she’s still a natural beauty and worthy of number one on this list.

 

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