Some lists try to act like “sexiest” is an objective science. This one isn’t doing that. This is a celebration of women who have that rare, unfair combo of a face card never declining, undeniable screen or runway presence, and the kind of confidence that makes you sit up straighter for no reason.
So, in the spirit of appreciating beauty, charisma, and that magnetic “you can’t look away” energy—here are some of the sexiest women in the world right now.
Ana de Armas
Have you noticed that for a while Ana de Armas was everywhere? She used to do more Spanish-language roles, but then she suddenly took over Hollywood with roles in Knives Out, No Time To Die, and, of course, playing Marilyn Monroe in Blonde. All that combined got her even more award season buzz, as well as a plethora of new fans.
Evan Rachel Wood
Most people remember Evan Rachel Wood best from Westworld. That role really made her an icon of sorts. But she’s done lots of other things, from little indie movies to prestigious TV shows. She’s a talented and obviously very beautiful actress that knows how to perfectly balance looking hot but also kind of dangerous at the same time.
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario always looks like she’s the cool, effortless friend, but she also wouldn’t look out of place at a glamorous red carpet event. She can play the hot girl in a movie, but she can also do complicated, funny, and sharp characters. She was already known for Percy Jackson, you’ve seen her in Baywatch and True Detective. But it’s her role in The White Lotus that brought her onto a whole new level recently.
Emily Sears
Emily is an Australian model and social media personality. She has amassed a crazy 5 million fans on Instagram, which has really made her online presence a huge part of her career. She’s known for swimsuit and lingerie shoots, so you might associate her with men’s magazines, but she’s publicly spoken about how weird it is that people view her as this one-dimensional person. Just because she capitalizes on her looks doesn’t mean she doesn’t have other interests or that she solely exists for the male gaze. She seems very self-aware and smart, which only adds to her appeal.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez can do it all, she can act, she can sing, and she is slaying the makeup business game. And on top of that, she’s absolutely stunning, and very intelligent and she just seems so real and so passionate about everything she does. It’s also clear that she cares deeply about people and is just genuinely a wonderful person. What’s not to like, right? She’s basically perfect.
Barbara Palvin
Barbara Palvin has appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, and she’s a Victoria’s Angel. Do we even need to say more? She looks hot no matter what and comes across as effortlessly elegant, and we wouldn’t be surprised if every photo you take of her (even unexpectedly) turns out great because the sun follows her around to provide perfect lighting.
Josephine Skriver
Josephine has been known for being a Victoria’s Secret Angel for a while now, and that’s on top of doing multiple major runway seasons. She’s giving a “big lead model.” She looks so comfortable and confident on a runway that you forget that it’s actually a huge deal and a very stressful job. When she’s not busy with strutting the runways, she seems very casual, warm and chill, which is the ultimate goal, isn’t it?
Lana Zakocela
Lana is a Latvian model who’s known for fashion photoshoots, magazine features, and various campaigns. She’s been in ads for Dior, Garnier, Clarins, Lancome, Cartier, and many others. She was also featured in Antonio Banderas’ “Queen of Seduction” advert. And she was a Maxim cover girl in 2017. All in all, she’s your regular hottie.
Gigi Paris
Gigi Paris is a perfect picture of a modern girl boss. She’s a model and entrepreneur. She has her own brand called Jijou Paris. Gigi’s last name might be Paris, but she’s very LA-coded, she’s got that perfectly tan, wellness vibe about her, like she knows the best smoothie spots in town. She’s the cool girl that seems approachable, like maybe if you met her in a yoga class, you could become best friends.
Alessandra Ambrosio
Alessandra Ambrosio is without question Victoria’s Secret royalty. When people think of Angels, they inevitably imagine her, because she’s been one from 2004 to 2017. She’s one of the highest-paid models in the world and has worked for Christian Dior, Armani, Ralph Lauren, and Next.