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Most Desirable Women 2012: Sunny Leone, Kim and more!

Last updated on: February 2, 2012 12:38 IST

Image: Sofia Vergara
Photographs: Cover of LatinoFuture Magazine (US), March 2008

Here's a look at the annual list of sexy sirens compiled by AskMen.com!

At the start of each year, men's lifestyle website AskMen.com publishes a list of its '99 Most Desirable Women', rating female celebrities on their hotness quotient and overall appeal.

Now in its eleventh edition, we bring you the beautiful bombshells who've made it to the top 25, along with the Indian contenders -- check it out!

1. Sofia Vergara

The Colombian actress is mother to a 19-year-old and will turn 40 this year, but she's beaten women half her age from across the world to nab the top spot. With those killer curves, we're hardly surprised!

2. Kate Upton

Image: Kate Upton
Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

This American model's star is rapidly rising, particularly after her sizzling spread in last year's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. And at 19, Kate is still a teenager!

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3. Rooney Mara

Image: Rooney Mara
Photographs: Cover of W Magazine, February 2011

Twenty six-year-old Rooney has certainly upped her profile with her critically acclaimed role in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- she's even been nominated for an Academy Award for her performance. And she's made it right to the top of the 'Most Desired' list at Number Three!

4. Miranda Kerr

Image: Miranda Kerr
Photographs: Cover of Cleo Australia, November 2011

Aussie babe Miranda, 28, juggles being a wife (she's Mrs Orlando Bloom, remember?), a mother and a Victoria's Secret supermodel with aplomb -- in fact, she manages to look even better as time passes!

5. Nicki Minaj

Image: Nicki Minaj
Photographs: Cover of King Magazine, March-April 2011

Rounding off the top five we have female rapper Nicki, 29. Her boldness, eccentric sense of dressing and embracing of her voluptuous curves have seen her gain a huge fan following.

6. Emma Stone

Image: Emma Stone
Photographs: Cover of Girlfriend Australia, December 2010

With her much-anticipated movie The Amazing Spider-Man on the brink of release, everyone's talking about this stunning 23-year-old actress. She even made it to FHM Magazine's list of '100 sexiest women in the world' in 2011.

7. Scarlett Johansson

Image: Scarlett Johansson
Photographs: Cover of Grazia Serbia, July 2010

Twenty seven-year-old siren Scarlett is in a class by herself! All she has to do is turn her smouldering gaze towards the lens and wait for men to melt into a puddle of warm wax.

8. Kim Kardashian

Image: Kim Kardashian
Photographs: Cover of Cosmopolitan Body 2012 issue

Ms Kardashian, 31, has had a tough 2011, what with marrying and filing for divorce within 72 days, along with a media storm surrounding the whole affair. But the news that she's still so very desirable should cheer up the brunette reality star!

9. Rihanna

Image: Rihanna
Photographs: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for ABC

RiRi may be only 23, but she's been smokin' all through last year, with provocative shoots and performances -- if she hadn't made it to the top 10, we'd have been shocked! Fortunately, she has -- to ninth place.

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10. Candice Swanepoel

Image: Candice Swanepoel
Photographs: Cover of Marie Claire South Africa, November 2011

Also 23, this Victoria's Secret Angel certainly has a heavenly body! Add to that her blonde locks and green eyes and you have a winner for sure.

11. Kate Middleton

Image: Kate Middleton
Photographs: Tim Whitby/Getty Images

In eleventh place we have the Duchess of Cambridge, 30, whose natural beauty, savvy sense of style and grace have gained her millions of fans across the world. If Kate's not desirable, well, who is?

12. Zooey Deschanel

Image: Zooey Deschanel
Photographs: Cover of Black Book Magazine, June 2008

This chocolate-haired actress-musician, 32, has gone on record to say that her fringe is the secret behind her appeal, but we think it's the whole package!

13. Mila Kunis

Image: Mila Kunis
Photographs: Cover of GQ Magazine, August 2011

Mesmerising Mila, 28, has been making waves ever since her performance in Black Swan. She was also voted 'Knockout of the Year' by GQ Magazine last year -- and continues to shine in 2012 with her presence on AskMen's list.

14. Selena Gomez

Image: Selena Gomez
Photographs: Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Disney star Selena is only 19, but she's growing up fast and is definitely getting noticed. Boyfriend Justin Bieber should note that he's not the only hearthrob in their relationship!

15. Daisy Lowe

Image: Daisy Lowe
Photographs: Cover of Playboy Magazine, September 2011

In fifteenth position is 23-year-old British model Daisy Lowe, who has no qualms about baring her body for the cameras. And what a body it is!

16. Katy Perry

Image: Katy Perry
Photographs: Cover of Vanity Fair Magazine, June 2011

The pop princess, 27, is all set to divorce husband Russell Brand, giving millions of her male fans a glimmer of hope that they might stand a chance! And who wouldn't want to take a chance on a hottie like Katy?

17. Emma Watson

Image: Emma Watson
Photographs: Cover of Elle Hungary, January-February 2012

The 21-year-old Harry Potter actress is a style icon, but it would hardly be exaggerating to say that even a potato sack would look great on her. After all, Emma is one drop-dead diva!

18. Lady Gaga

Image: Lady Gaga
Photographs: Cover of Out Magazine, September 2009

Coming in at Number Eighteen we have the eccentric 25-year-old, who's dominating the world charts with her soulful music. Gaga may dress to shock, but if you look beyond the meat dresses and 12-inch platform heels, she's definitely attractive and has the taut, toned figure of a dancer.

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19. Lea Michele

Image: Lea Michele
Photographs: Cover of Women's Health Philippines, September 2010

Glee actress Lea, also 25, comes in after Lady G -- and unlike the latter, she makes headlines in haute couture that highlights her best assets!

20. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Image: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Photographs: Cover of Harper's Bazaar Russia, May 2010

As lovely as a rose, British model-turned-actress Rosie, 24, is a former Victoria's Secret Angel. And she never fails to remind us of that fact, each time she shows up on a magazine cover or red carpet -- wow!

21. Natalie Portman

Image: Natalie Portman
Photographs: Cover of V Magazine, December 2009

Natalie, 30, came in on the list nearly 10 places below her Black Swan costar Mila, but that doesn't take away from the fact that she's desirable alright -- she beat 79 other fabulous femme fatales to 21!

22. Kate Beckinsale

Image: Kate Beckinsale
Photographs: Cover of Flaunt Magazine, November 2011

Fresh-faced and fab at 38, Brit actress Kate fends off the competition from younger women to come in at twenty second place.

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23. Olivia Wilde

Image: Olivia Wilde
Photographs: Cover of GQ Magazine, January 2011

Another model-actress makes her presence felt! Twenty seven-year-old Olivia's exotic look sees her propelled into the AskMen fold.

24. Jessica Alba

Image: Jessica Alba
Photographs: Cover of InStyle Australia, January 2012

The Latina lovely is a mother-of-two, but that's done little to diminish her desirability. Jessica, 30, is one yummy mummy alright and if you don't believe us, take a look at her latest mag cover here, four months after giving birth!

25. Emmanuelle Chriqui

Image: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Photographs: Promotional still from Entourage

And rounding off the top 25 we have Entourage actress Emmanuelle, 34, who apparently knows how to rock out sexy swimsuits!

But don't go away yet -- check out the Indian hotties who made it to the list in the following pages!

58. Freida Pinto

Image: Freida Pinto
Photographs: Cover of GQ India, December 2010

Hollywood's Indian import Freida came in at 58, beating out biggies like Irina Shayk, Adriana Lima and Kate Moss, who were ranked 67, 71 and 76, respectively. Now that's something!

70. Priyanka Chopra

Image: Priyanka Chopra
Photographs: Cover of Maxim India, October 2011

Our very own Piggy Chops did us proud by representing Bollywood at 70, rating higher than Demi Moore, Alessandra Ambrosio and Jennifer Lopez, who came in at 81, 91 and 93. Let's hope she rises through the ranks next year!

82. Sunny Leone

Image: Sunny Leone
Photographs: Courtesy Sunny Leone's official website

Finally, Bigg Boss Season Five contestant and adult star Sunny made it to 82. Looks like she's got international appeal too!

And other notable names who featured among AskMen's 99 Most Desirable Women 2012 included:

27: Kristen Stewart
32: Blake Lively
33: Brooklyn Decker
37: Anne Hathaway
39: Beyonce
46: Nicole Scherzinger
49: Penelope Cruz
51: Bar Refaeli
53: Gisele Bundchen
54: Eva Mendes
56: Marisa Miller
58: Freida Pinto
70: Priyanka Chopra
82: Sunny Leone
96: Megan Fox
98: Pippa Middleton