The idea of what is considered “hot” or “sexy” may have changed over the years, but much still remains the same. Women who gained popularity for their looks are much more than that and continue to dominate various industries.
In this article, we compiled a list of various attractive women and discussed their achievements. Let’s dive in…
1. Candice Swanepoel
Net worth: US$25 million
Candice Swanepoel is one of the most well-known former Victoria’s Secret Angels alongside Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio. She started working for the brand in 2010 and gained widespread fame. Currently, Candice is the creative director of swimwear brand Tropic of C.
She is also involved in humanitarian efforts with mothers2mothers, a non-profit organization focused on AIDS eradication in sub-Saharan Africa.
2. Sofia Vergara
Net worth: US$180 million
Everyone remembers the witty and charming Gloria Delgado-Pritchett from Modern Family (2009-2020). However, Sofia had numerous popular roles long before Modern Family. She starred in Chasing Papi (2003), Four Brothers (2005), Meet the Browns (2008), and Madea Goes to Jail (2009).
Aside from acting, Vergara has been the face of many brands such as Pepsi and Covergirl.
3. Adriana Lima
Net worth: US$95 million
In 2017, Adriana Lima was named “the most valuable Victoria’s Secret Angel.” She worked for the brand from 1999 to 2018, longer than any of the other Angels.
Lima has often been considered one of the “supermodels” of our time among the likes of Gisele Bündchen. She is one of the highest-paid models in the world and the face of various luxury brands, such as Chopard and Calzedonia.
4. Emily Ratajkowski
Net worth: US$8 million
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model, actress, and author. She gained media attention with a role in the Nickelodeon series iCarly (2009-2010). She also starred in Gone Girl (2014), Entourage (2015), and Welcome Home (2018).
Ratajkowski has walked the runway for Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, and Versace to name a few. She is also the author of My Body, a collection of essays that explores themes such as feminism, objectification, and exploitation.
5. Kate Upton
Net worth: US$20 million
Kate Upton is an American actress and model who rose to popularity after she posed for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. She also appeared on the cover for 2012, 2013, and 2017. Upton has starred in various movies, such as Tower Heist (2011), The Other Woman (2014), and The Layover (2017).
6. Alexandra Daddario
Net worth: US$8 million
Alexandra Daddario is an American actress best known for starring as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson movie series (2010–2013).
The role led to widespread media attention and Daddario starred in Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013), San Andreas (2015), Baywatch (2017), and We Summon the Darkness (2019). Most recently, she starred in the first season of The White Lotus in 2021.
7. Olivia Wilde
Net worth: US$20 million
Olivia Wilde is an American actress and filmmaker, best known for appearing on the TV series House between 2007 to 2012. She has appeared in various movies, including Tron: Legacy (2010), The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (2013), and The Lazarus Effect (2015).
Wilde also directed the movie Booksmart (2019) and won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature for it.
8. Hayden Panettiere
Net worth: US$15 million
Hayden Panettiere is an American actress and model best known for her role as Juliette Barnes in the musical series Nashville (2012-2018). Panettiere has appeared in various movies as well, including the Scream franchise, Ice Princess (2005), and Custody (2016).
9. Julianne Hough
Net worth: US$10 million
Julianne Hough is an American dancer and actress best known for her work on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. She won the competition for two seasons and then joined the show as a judge from 2014 to 2017.
Aside from her dancing career, Hough has also starred in various movies including Burlesque (2010), Footloose (2011), and Safe Haven (2013).
10. Tyra Banks
Net worth: US$90 million
One of the biggest supermodels of the 1990s, Tyra Banks is a well-known name in the modeling industry. Many know her as the host of America’s Next Top Model (2003-2018) but she also produced the show.
Banks also made an appearance on various shows and films, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996), Life-Size (2000), and Coyote Ugly (2000).
11. Gabrielle Union
Net worth: US$40 million
Gabrielle Union is an American actress who had her breakthrough in the 2000 teen comedy Bring It On. Union’s best-known performances include roles in romantic comedies, such as Deliver Us from Eva (2003) and Think Like a Man (2012). Aside from acting, she is the author of two memoirs and two children’s books.
12. Mila Kunis
Net worth: US$75 million
Mila Kunis is an American actress who first gained media attention with a role on That 70s Show (1998-2006). She has also starred in leading roles in various popular movies such as Black Swan (2010), Ted (2012), and Bad Moms (2016). Kunis has repeatedly been ranked one of the hottest women in the world by FHM, Maxim, and GQ.
13. Bella Hadid
Net worth: US$25 million
Everyone has heard of Bella Hadid, whether it be for her beautiful looks, bold fashion choices, or her activism. She is often regarded as one of the “supermodels” of our time. Hadid started her modeling career at sixteen and has worked with numerous brands since then.
In 2017, Hadid appeared on the cover of five international editions of Vogue magazine. She has been on the cover twenty-seven times during her career.
14. Evan Rachel Wood
Net worth: US$8 million
Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress, model, activist, and singer. Wood made her acting debut at nine years of age in Digging to China (1997). She continued acting in various independent projects, such as In The Valley (2005) and Across the Universe (2007).
In recent times, her most popular roles include roles in Mildred Pierce (2011) and Westworld (2016-Present).
15. Sophia Bush
Net worth: US$11 million
Sophia Bush is an American actress, director, producer, and activist. Her most popular roles include Brooke Davis in One Tree Hill (2003-2012), Erin Lindsay in Chicago P.D. (2014-2017), and Dr. Samantha Griffin in Good Sam (2022). Aside from shows, she had roles in John Tucker Must Die (2006) and Acts of Violence (2018).
Bush is also a women’s rights activist, known for her work with Time’s Up and DoSomething.org.
16. Jessica Alba
Net worth: US$340 million
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman best known for her role in Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). She is mainly popular for her work with director Robert Rodriguez, which includes films such as Sin City (2005), Machete Kills (2013), and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014). Most recently, she starred in the crime TV series L.A.’s Finest from 2019 to 2020.
17. Jessica Biel
Net worth: US$250 million
Jessica Biel is an American actress and model who rose to prominence for her role as Mary Camden in 7th Heaven (1996–2006). Biel received acclaim and recognition for her roles in various movies, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Blade: Trinity (2004), The A-Team (2010), and Hitchcock (2012).
18. Ashley Greene
Net worth: US$8 million
Ashley Greene is an American actress best known for playing Alice Cullen in The Twilight Saga (2008-2012). Greene initially planned to become a model but after being turned down from various places for her height (she is 5’5″), she started taking small acting roles. Greene has starred in A Warrior’s Heart (2011) and The Apparition (2012).
19. Megan Fox
Net worth: US$8 million
Megan Fox is an American actress and model best known for her role in the Transformers franchise and Jennifer’s Body (2009). Many magazines such as FHM and Maxim have repeatedly featured her on lists such as “The Hottest Women In The World” and “The Sexiest Women In The World.”
Fox is currently in various movies that will release this year, such as Big Gold Brick and Golden Dolphins.
20. Kendall Jenner
Net worth: US$45 million
Kendall Jenner is an American model and media personality with a strong social media presence. She is one of the highest-paid models in the world and the face of numerous campaigns. Jenner rose to fame after starring in Keeping Up With The Kardashians (2007-2021). She started modeling in 2009 at the age of 13 and in 2015, she walked the runway for Chanel, Prada, and Vera Wang to name a few.
21. Christina Ricci
Net worth: US$8 million
Christina Ricci is an American actress best known for her performances in various dark and horror films. At only ten years of age, she played Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and its 1993 sequel. From 1997, Ricci took on more adult roles, such as The Opposite of Sex (1998), Prozac Nation (2001), and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
Currently, Ricci stars in the Showtime series Yellowjackets (2021-Present) as Misty.
22. Kylie Jenner
Net worth: US$900 million
It is unlikely for anyone to never have heard of Kylie Jenner. She is an American model, businesswoman, and social media personality. Kylie rose to fame after starring in Keeping Up With the Kardashians (2007-2021). However, she soon established herself as a businesswoman with a successful brand under her name, Kylie Cosmetics. Jenner is currently the most-followed woman on Instagram.
23. Margot Robbie
Net worth: US$26 million
Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer. She is best known for her performances in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and DC films including Suicide Squad (2016), Birds of Prey (2020), and The Suicide Squad (2021).
Robbie has enjoyed tremendous success as an actor, receiving acclaim and nominations for her roles in I, Tonya (2017), Mary Queen of Scots (2018), Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), and Bombshell (2021).
24. Elizabeth Olsen
Net worth: US$11 million
Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress who rose to prominence with her role as Wanda Maximoff or the Scarlet Witch in various MCU movies. She portrayed the character in four MCU movies, as well as the miniseries WandaVision (2021). Aside from the MCU franchise, Olsen has also starred in Godzilla (2014) and Ingrid Goes West (2017).
25. Priyanka Chopra
Net worth: US$70 million
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress and model well-known for her ability to take on versatile roles in films of various genres. She is one of India’s highest-paid actresses with roles in box-office hits such as Andaaz (2003), Barfi! (2012), and Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Chopra has also had a prolific career in Hollywood, starring in the series Quantico (2015-2018), and films such as The White Tiger (2021) and The Matrix Resurrections (2021).
26. Kim Kardashian
Net worth: US$1.8 billion
Possibly the most influential and powerful Kardashian in the family, Kim Kardashian is an American model, social media personality, and businesswoman. Kim has a strong online presence and is the third most-followed woman on Instagram with 314 million followers. She is also the CEO of two successful brands, KKW Beauty and SKIMS.
27. Ashley Graham
Net worth: US$10 million
Ashley Graham is an American model who rose to prominence in 2016 after appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Graham is considered a pioneer and champion for body positivity, a theme frequently discussed in her book A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like (2017).
28. Irina Shayk
Net worth: US$25 million
Irina Shayk is an American model who gained media attention after becoming the first Russian model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. Shayk has worked with numerous high-profile brands including Miu Miu, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, and Givenchy to name a few.
In 2014, Shayk made her acting debut as Megara in Hercules (2014).
29. Jasmine Tookes
Net worth: US$5 million
Jasmine Tookes is an American model best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. Tookes started her modeling career at the age of 15 and has worked with Burberry, Marc Jacobs, DKNY, and Vera Wang since then. In 2016, Forbes ranked Tookes as the 17th highest-paid model in the world.
30. Naomi Campbell
Net worth: US$80 million
One of the biggest supermodels of the 1990s, Naomi Campbell is still one of the most influential people in the world. She has become one of the most recognizable faces during her prolific modeling career spanning four decades. Aside from her modeling career, Campbell has also dabbled in music and acting.
She is also involved in various charitable causes such as fighting poverty and increasing breast cancer awareness.
31. Angelina Jolie
Net worth: US$120 million
Often regarded as one of the most beautiful women in the world, Angelina Jolie is an American actress, filmmaker, and philanthropist. Some of Jolie’s best-known roles include performances in Gia (1998), Girl Interrupted (1999), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Maleficent (2014), and Eternals (2021).
Aside from her acting career, Jolie is also a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
32. Elsa Hosk
Net worth: US$10 million
Elsa Hosk is a Swedish model best known for her work as a former Victoria’s Secret Angel. She worked with the brand from 2011 to 2018 and appeared in various campaigns. Aside from Victoria’s Secret, Hosk has also worked with Dior, Guess, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace to name a few. She was also a professional basketball player in Sweden for two years.
33. Taylor Hill
Net worth: US$6 million
Taylor Hill is an American model who worked as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2014 to 2018. Hill was discovered at the age of 14 and first worked with the Italian brand Intimissimi in 2013. In 2016, Hill became the face of the cosmetics brand Lancôme. She has worked with various brands including Valentino, Chanel, Brandon Maxwell, and Miu Miu to name a few.
34. Charlize Theron
Net worth: US$170 million
Charlize Theron is a South-African and American actress and producer. She is one of the leading actresses in Hollywood with a prolific career spanning nearly three decades. She rose to prominence in 1997 with a role in The Devil’s Advocate.
Since then, Theron has received acclaim, awards, and nominations for her performances in Monster (2003), Young Adult (2011), and Bombshell (2019).
35. Jameela Jamil
Net worth: US$2 million
Jameela Jamil is an English actress and presenter known for her social media activism. She started her career on Channel 4 in 2009 and has worked with BBC Radio 1. Jamil is best known for starring as Tahani Al-Jamil in the NBC series The Good Place (2016-2020) and as the host of the late-night game show, The Misery Index (2019-Present).
36. Zoë Kravitz
Net worth: US$10 million
Zoe Kravitz is an American actress, model, and singer. She made her acting debut in 2007 but rose to prominence in 2011 with X-Men: First Class. Kravitz has also played important roles in The Divergent Series (2014–2016) and the Fantastic Beasts movie series (2016–2022).
Most recently, she received critical acclaim and worldwide recognition for her role as Catwoman in The Batman (2022).
37. Jessica Chastain
Net worth: US$50 million
Jessica Chastain is an American actress and producer known for portraying complex female characters on screen. She received acclaim and nominations for her roles in The Help (2011), Interstellar (2014), and Miss Sloane (2016). Most recently, Chastain starred in the miniseries Scenes From A Marriage (2021) alongside Oscar Isaac.
38. Bella Thorne
Net worth: US$12 million
Bella Thorne, whose full name is Anabella Avery Thorne, is an American actress, singer, and model. Thorne received recognition for starring as Margaux Darling in Dirty Sexy Money (2007–2008). She has also starred in other TV series such as Shake It Up (2010–2013) and Famous in Love (2017–2018), as well as films including Blended (2014), The DUFF (2015), and Girl (2020).
39. Hilary Duff
Net worth: US$25 million
Hilary Duff is an American actress, singer, and author who rose to prominence starring as the title character in the series Lizzie McGuire (2001-2004). Duff has also starred in numerous movies and shows, including A Cinderella Story (2004), The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019), and Younger (2015-2021).
Aside from acting, Duff is also an established music artist and has sold 15 million records worldwide.
40. Jennifer Lopez
Net worth: US$400 million
One of the biggest Latin stars of our time, Jennifer Lopez is an American singer, actress, and dancer. Lopez first rose to prominence with her portrayal of Selena Quintanilla in Selena (1997). Lopez’s films have grossed $3.1 billion worldwide and she has sold 70 million records worldwide.
41. Heather Graham
Net worth: US$20 million
Heather Graham is an American actress who gained media attention with her role in Boogie Nights (1997). Graham played leading roles in various other movies, including Committed (2000), From Hell (2001), and Bliss (2018). Aside from acting, Graham is a public advocate for Children International.
42. Ciara
Net worth: US$20 million
Ciara is an American singer who rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of her debut studio album. She has collaborated with various renowned music artists, such as Missy Elliott, Ludacris, and Justin Timberlake. Aside from music, Ciara is currently working on the launch of her fashion house The House of LR&C.
43. Chloë Grace Moretz
Net worth: US$12 million
Chloe Grace Moretz is an American actress who made her acting debut at the age of 8. She began acting as a child and had roles in The Amityville Horror (2005), The Eye (2008), and 500 Days of Summer (2009). Moretz has had numerous acting roles but her most notable performance was as Hit-Girl in Kick-Ass (2010).
44. Michelle Keegan
Net worth: US$4 million
Michelle Keegan is an English actress best known for her role as Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street. She played the role for six years, garnering fame and attention from all over the United Kingdom. In 2015, FHM declared Keegan the winner of the title “The Sexiest Woman in The World.”
45. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Net worth: US$30 million
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is an English model and actress best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and her role in Transformers: Dark of The Moon (2011). Whiteley began modeling in 2003 and soon rose to fame quickly. She worked for names such as DKNY, Ralph Lauren, and Dolce & Gabbana within the first few years of her modeling career.
46. Gillian Anderson
Net worth: US$40 million
Gillian Anderson is an American actress best known for her role as Dana Scully in The X-Files (1993–2002, 2016, and 2018). Anderson has had a prolific acting career with roles in numerous popular shows, such as Hannibal (2013–2015), The Crown (2016-Present), and most recently Sex Education (2019-Present).
47. Eva Longoria
Net worth: US$80 million
Eva Longoria is an American actress and producer best known for her role as Isabella Braña on The Young and the Restless (2001-2003), and as Gabrielle Solis on Desperate Housewives (2004-2012). Longoria has also starred in numerous movies and executive produced the Lifetime TV series Devious Maids.
48. Halle Berry
Net worth: US$90 million
A frequent number one on “most beautiful” and “the sexiest” women lists for numerous magazines, Halle Berry is an American actress who had her film debut in 1991. Her most notable roles include the title role in Catwoman (2004) and Storm in four movies from the X-Men film series (2000-2014).
49. Sydney Sweeney
Net worth: US$5 million
Many know Sydney Sweeney as Euphoria‘s Cassie Howard but she had roles in various popular shows before starring in Euphoria. Most notably, Sweeney’s performances in Everything Sucks! (2018) and The Handmaid’s Tale (2018) garnered praise and attention.
She currently stars in The White Lotus (2021-Present) and will appear in the upcoming film Madame Web.
50. Alexa Demie
Net worth: US$3 million
Alexa Demie is an American actress best known for starring as Maddy Perez in the HBO teen drama Euphoria. She has mainly appeared in music videos and had supporting roles in movies. In 2021, Demie released the video for her single titled Leopard Limo which has 2.5 million views on YouTube.
51. Miranda Kerr
Net worth: US$60 million
Miranda Kerr is an Australian model and businesswoman best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. In 2009, Kerr launched her own organic skincare brand KORA Organics which has grown tremendously over the years.
52. Josephine Skriver
Net worth: US$12 million
Josephine Skriver is a Danish model best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Skriver made her modeling debut in 2011, walking the runway for Calvin Klein, Prada, Gucci, and Alberta Ferretti to name a few. In 2016, Skriver became one of Victoria’s Secret Angels.
53. Stella Maxwell
Net worth: US$1 million
Stella Maxwell is an Irish model best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret and as the face of the cosmetics brand Max Factor. Maxwell walked the runway for Victoria’s Secret in 2014 and has worked with various brands such as Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Chanel, and Miu Miu to name a few.
54. Lily Aldridge
Net worth: US$8 million
Lily Aldridge is an American model best known for her work as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 2010 to 2018. Aldridge started her modeling career at the age of 16, modeling for Abercrombie & Fitch. She has also appeared in various music videos and launched her own line of sustainable perfumes, called Lily Aldridge Parfums in 2019.
55. Deepika Padukone
Net worth: US$20 million
Deepika Padukone is an Indian actress and is considered one of the most celebrities in India. She has received recognition for her roles in various movies, including Love Aaj Kal (2009), Chennai Express (2013), and XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017).
56. Shay Mitchell
Net worth: US$8 million
Shay Mitchell is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) and You (2018).
57. Iskra Lawrence
Net worth: US$2 million
Iskra Lawrence is a British model and one of the leading voices for the body positivity movement. She is an ambassador for National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and has advocated for realistic beauty standards on various social platforms.
58. Salma Hayek
Net worth: US$200 million
Salma Hayek is one of the most influential Latin women in Hollywood with a prolific acting career spanning three decades. Hayek’s most notable performances include roles in Frida (2002), Grown Ups (2010), and Beatriz at Dinner (2017) to name a few.
59. Grace Elizabeth
Net worth: US$3 million
Grace Elizabeth is an American model best known for her work with the clothing brand Guess and Victoria’s Secret. In 2016, Elizabeth made her runway debut and in 2019, she became one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels.
60. Martha Hunt
Net worth: US$3 million
Martha Hunt is an American model best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Hunt has walked the runway for various brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, and Oscar de la Renta to name a few.
61. Kat Dennings
Net worth: US$25 million
Kat Dennings is an American actress best known for starring as Max Black in 2 Broke Girls (2011-2017). Her other notable roles include two MCU films and a role in the miniseries WandaVision (2021).
62. Mila Jovovich
Net worth: US$80 million
Mila Jovovich is an American supermodel and actress best known for starring in various sci-fi films. Her most notable roles include performances in The Fifth Element (1997), The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999), and the Resident Evil film franchise (2002-2016).
63. Anya Taylor-Joy
Net worth: US$3 million
Anya Taylor-Joy is an Americana actress who rose to prominence after starring as Beth Harmon in The Queen’s Gambit (2020). Her most notable performances include roles in Emma (2020), Last Night in Soho (2021), and The Northman (2022).
