The Maxim Hot 100 – “100 Sexiest Women” is an annual award given by the prestigious American magazine Maxim, starting in 2000. Over the past decade, many world-class stars have been named, including: Katy Perry, Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Bar Refaeli, Miley Cyrus, Candice Swanepoel, Taylor Swift, Stella Maxwell, Hailey Baldwin, Kate Upton, and Olivia Culpo.
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| Katy Perry topped the "Maxim Hot 100" in 2010. At that time, the singer, born in 1984, had been active in the global showbiz industry for almost 10 years and had established a solid position in the profession. In 2010, she made her mark with the success of her album "One of the Boys" and her first world tour. That same year, she married comedian Russell Brand. This marriage lasted only two years. 2020 was a significant year for Katy as she planned to release her sixth album and marry actor Orlando Bloom. |
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| Rosie Huntington Whiteley, girlfriend of "The Transporter" Jason Statham, was named "Sexiest Woman" in 2011. At that time, the British beauty had just been promoted to Victoria's Secret Angel, replaced Megan Fox in the third installment of the blockbuster Transformers, and become the face of Burberry. |
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| The title of "Sexiest Woman of 2012" went to Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli. Born in 1985, she was the first Israeli model to appear in Sport Illustrated magazine and in the catalogs of the renowned lingerie brand Victoria's Secret. Also in 2012, Bar Refaeli topped Forbes' list of the highest-earning models and was invited to host the X-Factor show in her home country. |
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| Leading the 2013 "Maxim Hot 100" was singer Miley Cyrus. At that time, the "Wrecking Ball" singer shifted her style from "good girl" to sexy, bold, and rebellious. She cut her sweet long brown hair short, replacing it with a tomboyish hairstyle. The singer caused much controversy with her revealing stage outfits and excessive actions and expressions. |
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| Victoria's Secret "Angel" Candice Swanepoel received the title in 2014. The blonde beauty was born in 1988 in South Africa. She was chosen to wear the $10 million Fantasy Bra at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Swanepoel was ranked 61st in 2010 and 62nd in 2011 in FHM's annual "100 Sexiest Women in the World" poll. The supermodel also frequently appeared on the Top 10 highest-earning models list between 2010 and 2019. |
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| 2015 was Taylor Swift's year. Among Maxim's top 10 most beautiful women, the "Love Story" singer was the only one not pursuing a sexy image at the time of her nomination. In 2015, Taylor Swift embarked on her "1989" world tour, which became one of the highest-grossing tours of the decade. She also appeared on Time's "100 Most Influential People in the World" list; Forbes' "100 Most Powerful Women"; and "The Most Successful Women in Music" list that same year. |
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| In 2016, supermodel Stella Maxwell was Maxim's "Sexiest Woman in the World." This was the period when the model, born in 1990, had just been selected to be part of the Victoria's Secret Angels. She also publicly dated actress Kristen Stewart, a same-sex partner. The couple broke up in 2018. |
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| The person named in 2017 was Hailey Baldwin – the wife of "pop prince" Justin Bieber. Hailey Baldwin, born in 1996, is an American model and television star. She is the daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin and the niece of actor Alec Baldwin. After dating the "Baby" singer, her name suddenly became famous worldwide. |
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| Kate Upton received the title in 2018. Born in 1992, she is an American model and actress. Standing at 1.78 meters tall with a "super-sized" bust of 99 cm, Kate quickly rose to fame as a lingerie model for Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret magazines. Kate is also a formidable equestrian. She previously competed for the American Paint Horse Association and won the APHA Reserve World Championship five times. |
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| Rounding out the list is Olivia Culpo, the sexiest woman of 2019. Born in 1992 in Cranston, Rhode Island, USA, she won the Miss USA pageant in 2012 and simultaneously became Miss Universe that same year. At 1.66 meters tall, she is one of the shortest Miss Universe winners. Olivia Culpo has been involved in showbiz in various roles as a model, fashionista, and social media star. Pursuing a sensual and mature style, Olivia was the first Miss Universe to dare to pose nude. |
