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Most Desirable Women 2013: Kate, Candice and more!

Last updated on: December 12, 2012 19:01 IST
Jennifer Lawrence

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

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 twelfth edition, we bring you the beautiful bombshells who've made it to the top 25 for 2013, along with the Indian contenders -- check it out!

1. Jennifer Lawrence

The 22-year-old star of the Hunger Games is Hollywood's new 'it' girl, reflected in her capturing of the top spot in the poll. With her smouldering hot looks, we're not surpised.

2. Mila Kunis

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Mila Kunis

The actress has had a great 2012 and looks set for more of the same next year -- she was voted 'Sexiest Woman Alive' by Esquire Magazine not too long ago and comes in as runner-up on the AskMen list.

3. Kate Upton

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Kate Upton

The voluptuous supermodel has dominated the fashion world with her curves these past few months, and nabs third position.

4. Rihanna

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Rihanna

Coming in fourth we have the bold and beautiful Barbadian singer, who has no qualms showing off her amazing bod every chance she gets.

5. Emma Stone

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Emma Stone

With her green eyes and blonde locks, Emma is the classic pin-up and was voted to fifth spot.

6. Miranda Kerr

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Miranda Kerr

This Victoria's Secret Angel really does look like she's descended straight from heaven! Yummy mummy Miranda is a sexy sixth.

7. Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart

Robert Pattinson's 22-year-old ladylove has an air of seduction about her and is certainly among the most desirable women in the world.

8. Jessica Gomes

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Jessica Gomes

This exotic model of Chinese-Singaporean and Portuguese descent has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue four years in a row.Easy to see why!

9. Jessica Pare

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Jessica Pare

The Canadian actress is best known for her glamorous role in hit TV series Mad Men, and comes in at Number Nine.

10. Michelle Jenneke

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Michelle Jenneke

Rounding off the top 10 we have Australian hurdler Michelle, 19. Her sexy pre-race warm-up dance before the 100-meter hurdles race at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona received worldwide media attention.

11. Candice Swanepoel

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Candice Swanepoel

South African stunner Candice comes in eleventh -- some of the Victoria's Secret campaigns she's starred in are truly unforgettable!

12. Sofia Vergara

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Sofia Vergara

The Colombian actress topped the AskMen poll last year, but has slipped down to 12 this time around. Still, at 40 she's beaten women half her age to claim this position.

13. Blake Lively

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Blake Lively

Gossip Girl star Blake, 25, is up next. With her charming appearance and wholesome image, she stands firm at 13.

14. Christina Hendricks

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Christina Hendricks

Five spots below her Mad Men co-star Jessica, the curvy redhead makes her presence felt at 14.

15. Emilia Clarke

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Emilia Clarke

If you're a fan of HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones, you know who Emilia is. The 25-year-old British actress plays a warrior princess on screen, and her amazing figure is highlighted in the exotic costumes.

16. Cheryl Cole

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Cheryl Cole

The singer and former X Factor judge is one of the UK's biggest celebs and her fabulous looks have a big role to play in the popularity stakes.

17. Zooey Deschanel

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Zooey Deschanel

She's a Grammy Award-winning singer, Emmy-nominated actress and an absolute beauty. Some girls like Zooey have all the luck!

18. Olivia Munn

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Olivia Munn

Coming in at 18 we have the actress, model, TV personality and author, who's never shied away from showing off her fantastic frame.

19. Naomie Harris

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Naomie Harris

Sultry Bond babe Naomie is enjoying a surge of popularity after Skyfall, and took 19th place in the poll.

20. Claire Danes

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Claire Danes

Rounding off the top 20 most desirable women is this 33-year-old actress, who's as talented as she is attractive.

21. Katy Perry

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Katy Perry

She may be quirky, but there's no denying that Katy is one helluva hot lady! As a result, she comes in at 21.

22. Lara Stone

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Lara Stone

The Dutch bombshell is one of the most successful supermodels in the world at the moment, and takes 22nd position.

23. Sarah Silverman

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Sarah Silverman

She's witty and pretty -- that's a great combination, so it's not surprising that comedian Sarah figures in the poll.

24. Jessica Biel

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Jessica Biel

It's easy to see what the newly-minted Mrs Justin Timberlake's husband saw in her -- Jess has one of the best bods in Hollywood!

25. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge

And rounding off the top 25 is the enigmatic Duchess, whose popularity just continues to soar.

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

63: Sherlyn Chopra

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Sherlyn Chopra

The irrepressible Sherlyn scored a spot on the list thanks to her nude Playboy appearance, according to AskMen.com.

She actually beat out the likes of Kim Kardashian, Jessica Alba and Beyonce, who all figure lower than her in the poll!

67: Bipasha Basu

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Bipasha Basu

Bips came in four spots after Sherlyn, referred to as 'one of the hottest women in Bollywood'.

There was never any doubt of that, and it's good to know she's internationally admired!