40. Kristen Bell

Who is she? Best known for her roles in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and ‘Couples Retreat’

Why Kristen made the list: – Funny and hot, what more can you ask for? This Detroit, Michigan native knows all about hard-work and has proven that she’ll do whatever it takes to land a role. Finding her niche in the comedy world, Kristen has had great success in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ and of course her last project with Vince Vaughn and Malin Ackerman, Couples Retreat.

39. Lea Michele

Who is she? One of the breakout stars of the Fox hit ‘Glee’.

Why Lea made the list: Lea Michele has proven you can take a slushy in the face and still sing your ass off. Moving from the lights Broadway to the craziness of Hollywood has been a seamless transition for Lea. Based on her powerhouse vocals and strong presence on any stage, she has been nominated for both a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award, to be given out in early 2010.

38. Jessica Biel

Who is she: This actress is best known for her work on ’7th Heaven’ and ‘Blue Powder’.

Why Jessica made the list: If you’ve seen Jessica’s most recent film, ‘Blue Powder’ and her breakout part on ’7th Heaven’, then you’ll know what I mean when I say, boy has Mary Camden grown up sexy. 2009 proved a success for this young actress, playing a stripper, securing her name on a few different projects and attaching Justin Timberlake to her arm. I don’t know if it is possible to see more of her in 2010, but we’d certainly like to try.

37. Emile de Ravin

Who is she: Emilie is best known for her portrayal of Claire on ‘Lost’.

Why Emilie made the list: This Aussie certainly knows how to work it. After getting her start as a ballet dancer, de Ravin quickly moved on to pursuing acting, which payed out big when she got cast on ‘Lost’. Newly divorced and set to star in ‘Remember Me’ alongside heartthrob Robert Pattinson, you can bet Emilie will be on many lists to come.

36. Summer Glau

Who is she? Summer is best known for her work on ‘Firefly’ and ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’.

Why Summer made the list: Gun slinging, intelligent and hot are only a few words describing why Summer Glau deserves her spot at number 37. After breaking onto the scene in ‘Firefly’, she went on to appear on several different tv shows, including CSI, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and The 4400. You can catch her next on yet another Joss Whedon project, ‘Dollhouse’.

35. Charlize Theron

Who is she? Charlize Theron is a South African actress best known for her roles in ‘North Country’ and ‘The Road’.

Why Charlize made the list: Charlize Theron is one of those rare individuals who doesn’t care what she looks like. Theron is known for being an actress that is willing to cross all lines, forsaking her appearance in order to get the work done. But that isn’t the only thing she stands up for. There is a list about a mile long of all the rights campaigns Charlize is involved with. Instead of focusing on the politics of things, let’s focus on the fact that she’s hot, smart, and cares about the world she lives in. That certainly qualifies her for our list!

34. Katie Featherston

Who is she? You may not know her name yet, but you know her face. Katie had a huge breakout success by playing the lead role in ‘Paranormal Activity’.

Why Katie made the list: Katie Featherston might be hot, but she is probably the only girl on this list I wouldn’t want to see standing over my bed. In just one year, Katie went from an actress waiting tables at Bucca di Beppos to starring in a film that grossed over $100 Million to date. And she did it all by running around in shorty shorts and tank top in the hit horror/thriller, ‘Paranormal Activity’. This film and Katie took the country by storm, solidifying her as one of the best new actresses of the year. This Texas born hottie just recently signed with an agency, so you can bet we’ll be seeing her around.

33. Ashley Greene

Who is she?: Ashley is best known for her role as Alice in ‘The Twilight Saga’.

Why Ashley made the list: Ashley Greene is being called one of the breakout stars of 2009, and one of the ones to watch in 2010. Well with a body like hers, we won’t have any trouble paying attention. This hottie just got into the acting biz a few years ago, starting work as a model. She’s been featured in several magazines, including GQ and Maxim. Who are we to deny her a place on our list?

32. Alessandra Ambrosio

Who is she? This Brazilian super model is best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret

Why Alessandra made the list: Alessandra is beautiful, exotic, and usually lacking clothing. If those aren’t 3 good reasons, then I don’t know what would be. This beautiful model got her start at the age of 15 and thirteen years later, she’s still going strong. She is close friends with Gisele Bundchen and Ana Beatriz Barros, who are also from Brazil. Now that is a girl’s night out I’d like to witness.

31. Anna Paquin

Who is she? Former child star and current actress on ‘True Blood’.

Why Anna made the list: Anna has made smart choices in her career. By 11, she had won her first Oscar, and by 18 she was cast in the blockbuster hit trilogy, X-Men. Anna’s most recent gig, for which she earned a Golden Globe award, is playing the buxom blonde, Sookie Stackhouse on HBO’s ‘True Blood’. Every week, Paquin gets into trouble with her on and off screen boyfriend Stephen Moyer, and frequently, that trouble involves her clothes being ripped off. How lucky for us.

30. Vanessa Hudgens

Who is she? Vanessa is known for her roles in films such as ‘High School Musical’ and ‘Thirteen’.

Why Vanessa made the list: With being a teenaged role model, a spokes person for Neutrogena, a singer, and having more public scandals than a politician, it’s amazing that Vanessa has time to work at all. But this Disney diva has starred in several successful films, including the ‘High School Musical’ franchise and ‘Band Slam’. Not to mention, her work with her own personal camera phone, now come on. You know you’ve already seen those pictures.

29. Sandra Bullock

Who is she? Know for her work in “The Blind Side” and “Crash”

Why Sandra made the list: Coming on her best career year, this 45-year old beauty, is showing young Hollywood how movies are made. With two Golden Globe nominations in 2010, Sandra is looking to her awards cabinet this winter. Bringing to life the story of Michael Oher, Sandra portrays a well-off white mother, who takes in a homeless student in the Memphis area. One of the most humble stars, Sandra is a large supporter of the American Red Cross, donating millions to disaster relief following the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.

28. Taylor Swift

Who is she? Taylor is an accomplished young musician, who is best known for her hits like ‘You Belong With Me’ and ‘Love Story’.

Why Taylor made the list: It’s been a great year for Taylor. I mean, sure, there was the whole Kanye West incident, but other than that, she pretty much rocked it out. She racked up countless awards, hosted Saturday Night Live, and got a hot new boyfriend. What better way to end a year of success than to make Pop Crunch’s Hot 100?

27. Emma Roberts

Who is she? One of young Hollywood’s brightest stars, known for roles in ‘Hotel for Dogs’, ‘Nancy Drew’ and the upcoming ‘Valentine’s Day’.

Why Emma made the list: With a gorgeous body and a smile that could light up a dark room, Emma Roberts has definitely earned her place at number 31. If you’d like to see more of Emma, she is set to star alongside her aunt and the rest of Hollywood in the upcoming ‘Valentine’s Day’.

26. Rachel Nichols

Who is she?: An American actress and Model, known best for her work in ‘Star Trek’ and ‘G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra’
Why Rachel made the list: Rachel Nichols is a model turned actress, with a career resume that has nearly doubled in the past few years. After graduating from Columbia in NYC, Rachel pursued her acting career, and it payed off. She has since starred in films such as ‘G.I. Joe’, ‘Star Trek’, ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ and ‘Meskada’. WIth several projects slated for 2010, you can bet her rise to fame will continue through out the year!

25. Emma Watson

Who is she? Emma is an English actress best known for playing Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ films.

Why Emma made the list: Actress, Model, College Student. Emma has taken on quite a lot in 2009, beginning her studies at Brown University while simultaneously finishing up filming on the 7th and 8th Harry Potter films. The year also held some minor wardrobe malfunctions for this young actress, an event the male population can only hope for again in 2010.

24. Gabrielle Union

Who is she? Gabrielle is an American actress known for her work on ‘Flash Forward’ and in ‘Cadillac Records’.

Why Gabrielle made the list: Although we all know time has passed since Gabrielle started appearing in films in the late 90′s, you can’t tell by looking at her. Showing virtually no signs of aging, Gabby is one of those women who are bound to be beautiful for their whole lives! Her latest show, ‘Flash Forward’ may not have done well, but she certainly had me tuning in each week.

23. Kendra Wilkinson

Who is she? Kendra is the former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner and a reality TV star.

Why Kendra made the list: This reality star and brand new mom is funny, down to earth, but more importantly, gorgeous. After becoming Hugh Hefner’s girlfriend just one year after her high school graduation, Kendra was swept into the whirl wind of glitz and glamour that comes along with living in the Playboy mansion. This past year, she married NFL star Hank Baskett and landed her own reality show on E! We may have seen “all” of Kendra before, but it’s never enough.

22. Adrianna Lima

Who is she?: Adriana is a Brazilian model known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and Maybelline

Why Adriana made the list: This Victoria’s Secret Angel has been considered one of the most beautiful women for nearly a decade now. Recently married and now a mother, Lima’s beauty isn’t effected by her busy schedule and home life! She is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the modeling industry, and Lima frequently uses her popularity to support her many charities and causes.

21. Amanda Seyfried

Who is she? This American actress is best known for her roles in films such as ‘Mean Girls’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and ‘Jennifer’s Body’.

Why Amanda made the list: Whether she is guessing the weather according to her boobs, singing and dancing her way through Greece, or making out with her undead best friend, Amanda Seyfried commands the attention on a movie screen. When she locked lips with Megan Fox in 2009′s ‘Jennifer’s Body’, she became one of the most googled starlets of the year. Amanda has several projects coming up, including ‘Chloe’, where fanboys can see her lock lips and more with yet another female co-star, Julianne Moore.

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