There are several magazines that publish an annual list of the sexiest woman of the year. It aims to recognize women who have excelled in a number of industries, such as sports, TV, movie, and modeling, with their talent, beauty, and sex appeal. Fans are given the opportunity to vote for any woman that they think is most deserving of the title as the sexiest woman alive for that particular year.
Here is a breakdown of the sexiest women’s list over the past decade.
2000 – Britney Spears
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This was the same era when pop tarts where taking over the planet and then-fresh faced Britney Spears was the front runner at the scene. It was not just her physical beauty and charm that enamored the fans though, since Britney’s talent also made her a household name in 2000.
Her arch rival Christina Aguilera also had a great 2000 that eventually lead to a battle of the navels, but the “Baby One More Time” songstress beat her to the top. Other candidates for the sexiest woman race for 2000 were Catherine Zeta Jones and Sarah Michelle Gellar.
2001 – Jennifer Lopez
The release of Jennifer Lopez’ second album entitled “J. Lo” literally propelled her recording career to a new height. On the side, she was also doing several movies, making her successful in both her music and film careers. But one other thing that fans will remember her for is that in this year, she was named as the sexiest woman of the year. The combination of singing, dancing, and sex appeal therefore make Jennifer Lopez a complete package!
Jennifer Lopez has outdone several other desirable women in the industry to take hold of the sexiest woman title for 2001. Some of those she beat in fan votes were Charlize Theron, Carmen Electra, and supermodel Heidi Klum.
2002 – Anna Kournikova
Not only did the Russian tennis player earn the recognition from ESPN as one of the “hottest female athlete” for 2002, but she also topped the list of sexiest woman in the world for that same year. Indeed, she breaks grounds and made a lot of people notice the sport of tennis. Anna Kournikova is the perfect epitome of how being athletic can be sexy.
Anna Kournikova scored an ace with her sexiest woman title for the year 2002 wherein she beat out other hot women on the list, such as Cameron Diaz, Kylie Minogue, and Salma Hayek.
2003 – Monica Belluci
The then 39-year old Monica Belluci is one of the oldest females to top the list of the sexiest woman in the world. In year 2003, she made audience from all over the world stop and take notice, thanks to her appearance in films such as The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions. The combination of effortless beauty and exquisite elegance make her stand out in an industry that is filled with many other beautiful women.
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Who did Monica Belluci beat at the Sexiest Woman’s list for 2003? The runners up include Australian singer and model Holly Valance, Rachel Stevens, and Halle Berry.
2004 – Jessica Simpson
Most people will remember Jessica Simpson as the pop star who had her own MTV reality show, The Newlyweds. The year 2004 signaled the launching of her music career as her album “In This Skin” reached number 10 in the Billboard Hot 100 albums list. However, there is one other thing that she is known for – a body that can wow anyone! It is impossible not to notice this petite Texan when she walks into the room because of her oozing sex appeal and a Southern charm that is simply irresistible.
Another famous pop star also made the list for the sexiest woman of 2004, which is none other than Beyonce. Winning five Grammy awards were the highlight of this highly successful 2004 for Beyonce, but it was also the same time when she became recognized as one of those women in the industry that has beauty, talent, and glamour. Also making the list this year (despite being beaten by Jessica Simpson to the top) was Angelina Jolie. With her sensual lips, exotic beauty, and real acting ability, it is not a secret how she made it to the list.
2005 – Scarlett Johansson
The year 2005 was memorable for Scarlett Johansson both on her personal and professional life. She became recognized as one of Hollywood’s prime actresses with one astonishing performance after another. On the other hand, her simplicity in terms of personal style does not take anything away from her beautiful package. In fact, she was named as the sexiest woman for the year 2005 because of her talent, sex appeal, and sophistication that made her even more alluring to her fans (male and female, alike).
Other up and coming female stars that were named as one of the sexiest female celebrities include Kate Bosworth, Kelly Brook, and the late Brittany Murphy.
2006 – Eva Longoria
The Desperate Housewives star is a Latin bombshell that proves that big things do come in small packages. Despite of her petite size, Eva Longoria has been modeling and acting for several years until she got her breakthrough role playing Gabrielle in the hit TV series, The Desperate Housewives. She is not just sexy and beautiful on a physical level though; Eva Longoria is best known for her work of philanthropy. She has consistently supported various charities that The Hollywood Reporter recognized her as the Philanthropist of the Year for 2009.
Who did this petite Latina bombshell beat out on the 2006 list of sexiest women in the world? The runners up weren’t a lowly competitor for Ms. Longoria though since it included Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima, British actress Keira Knightley, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
2007 – Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba is the ultimate sex symbol for the modern decade. In fact, no other Hollywood actress has generated as much media attention solely for her looks and sex appeal as Alba has. Thus, it was only fitting that she was named the sexiest woman in the world for the year 2007. Even before she topped the list, she has appeared numerous times in Maxim and FHM’s annual list. The combination of her innocent look, charming smile, and a beautiful body are reason enough to vote for her to the top.
As for Alba’s runners up, the list included Grey’s Anatomy actress Katherine Heigl, Lindsay Lohan, and Keeley Hazell.
2008 – Marissa Miller
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Marissa Miller is one famous supermodel. In 2008, she has reached the same status as Heidi Klum and Gisele Bundchen in terms of being recognized as a sex symbol. She has appeared in Sports Illustrated magazine but is most famous for being one of the Victoria Secret supermodels. She is highly athletic and loves to surf. Meanwhile, Marissa is also an active supporter of various charities and breast cancer awareness programs.
Marissa Miller beat out several other female hotties on top of the 2008 sexiest woman in the world list. Megan Fox, Eva Mendes, and Hilary Duff all came up with fewer votes than Marissa Miller did.
2009 – Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde became known through her role in House, as well as her appearances in The O.C. and The Black Donnelys. It also made the audience take notice in her exotic beauty and a sex appeal that made her a sight to see on the TV sets. It did not take long for Olivia Wilde to become recognized as one of the hottest stars in the coming years. In fact, she managed to top the Maxim list of Sexiest Women in the World for the year 2009.
Jessica Biel, Kim Kardashian, and Cheryl Cole were all runners up to Olivia Wilde in the list. All of these women are best known for their campaign on maintaining muscular curves, especially with the rising number of anorexic women during this time.
The sexiest woman annual list is one way to show female empowerment. It also helps to inspire other women to strive for the overall package, especially since the ranking for this list takes a few factors into consideration. It is not just about physical beauty and a sexy body; it also requires confidence, personal or professional success, and talent to reach the top of the list.
