1. Penelope Cruz

The 42-year-old Spanish actress and model is one of the most talented actresses of her generation. She has starred in several critically acclaimed films and a few commercial blockbusters. When she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 2008, she made history by becoming the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar. She is also the first Spanish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She looks stunning to show off her acting talent. Her wealth of revealing scenes she has done for her roles has made her a famous sex symbol and her exotic accent further enhances her appeal. Also, she has done numerous sultry photo shoots for famous magazines like Vogue and Esquire. She has also been a model for renowned brands such as Mango, Ralph Lauren and L’Oréal.

2. Scarlett Johansson

Over the past few years, she has continued to cement her position as one of the leading sex symbols with her work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Black Widow. The tight costume she has to wear for her role accentuates her stunning and famous figure to perfection. She also did some amazing stunts in the movies. Well, who doesn’t like a hot chick flapping in the air and jumping over the bad guys? Her sex appeal has also been recognized by leading magazines, having been named Esquire’s sexiest woman twice in 2006 and 2013, and Playboy magazine’s sexiest celebrity in 2007. She has won a BAFTA for Best Actress and a Tony Award for her work on Broadway.

3. Vicky Pattison

Now many do not know who Vicky Pattison is. But in England she is quite famous. As the list was compiled by the English edition of MTV, it would have been a crime to remove one of the hottest English television personalities from the list. The 28-year-old is best known for appearing on the MTV show Geordie Shore. She’s also a reality TV whiz, having appeared on numerous reality shows Ex on the Beach and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She was the winner in the latter. For those still wondering what’s so special about her, take a look at some of her hottest pics on the MTV gallery.

4. Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian needs no introduction. If you really don’t know who she is, you must be living under the rock. For better or worse, she showed the world what a huge boost a leaked duct tape can do to your career and to your honor. Ever since that infamous duct tape leak, she’s been working hard on her modeling work and curvaceous body. Her huge booty has helped her become something of a queen on social media platforms. In fact, she was dubbed a “pop culture phenomenon” by Vogue magazine in 2016.

5. Candice Swanepoel

It’s impossible to make a list of the hottest women without including Victoria’s Secret Angels. The first angel on our list is the South African model best known for her work in lingerie. In 2013, she was selected to wear the 10 million fantasy bra at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She was discovered at a flea market at the age of 15, which also proves that there are many beauties hidden in flea markets. You just have to look closely. The 27-year-old model has appeared on the cover of several leading magazines including Vogue, GQ and Allure.

6. Adriana Lima

Since winning the Ford “Supermodel of Brazil” award at the age of 15, the Brazilian supermodel has continued to charm the world with her stunning looks. The 35-year-old model has been one of the elite models for more than a decade. Her blue eyes and stunning figure have made her a fantasy of her fans’ scores. Despite her advanced age, she is still one of the premium models. In 2014 and 2015 she was the second highest earning model as listed by Forbes magazine. Together with Alessandra Ambrosio she wore the famous fantasy bra at the VS fashion show in 2014.

7. Michelle Keegan

Another English bombshell who won’t be widely known across the Channel but has a huge following in her home country. In fact, she was named sexiest woman by British lifestyle magazine FHM in 2015. She owes her fame to her role as Tina McIntyre on the soap opera Coronation Street . She also has acting skills to back up her good looks. She had beaten around 900 applicants to be selected for her signature work. She was recently cast as the lead in the BBC drama Our Girl.

8. Emily Ratajkowski

Emily has come a long way from her nude antics in the famous music video. Emily has firmly established herself on the covers of tabloids. Her appearances on the red carpets in baggy dresses and classy dresses have helped her to further increase her profile and visibility, not forgetting her accounts on various social media platforms. She regularly wows her legions of fans with her topless and raunchy selfies.

9. Rihanna

Nothing to take away from herRihanna has made herself a crowd favorite with her raunchy and racy antics. I mean, who can forget her outfit at the 2015 CDFA event? At the event, she stepped out in a shimmering silver gown that was completely see-through, and the bayan beauty had chosen to bravely walk underneath. She was scheduled to be presented with the Fashion Icon Lifetime Achievement Award at the event. Her music videos have only gotten more racy with the times and she has developed quite a love for flashing her pierced nipples. However, she has backed her antics with some luscious singing skills. Their live performances are still one of the best.

10. Irina Shayk

Last on our list, we have leggy beauty from Russia. To say that Irina is hot would be a massive understatement. I believe that the number of subscribers to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue has increased due to the presence of Irina. In fact, she rose to fame through her work with the popular swimsuit magazine from 2007 to 2015. She has also posed for the covers of other famous publications. She is a brand ambassador for some of the most prestigious brands such as L’Oreal, Givenchy and Armani. She made her film debut alongside Dwayne Johnson in a 2014 historical drama Hercules .