19. Kate Beckinsale

Empire.com's 20 Sexiest Movie Stars

Beautiful Brit Kate Beckinsale most recently starred in "Whiteout" and acted along side Robert DeNiro in the soon-to-be- released comedic drama "Everybody's Fine." (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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20. Zooey Descha... Dashing Deschanel does double duty as an actress and a musician. Zooey had a busy summer with the hit film "(500) Days of Summer" and her marriage to fellow musician Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
19. Kate Beckins... Beautiful Brit Kate Beckinsale most recently starred in "Whiteout" and acted along side Robert DeNiro in the soon-to-be- released comedic drama "Everybody's Fine." (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
18. Jennifer Ani... Aniston has made one of the most successful transitions from TV to film and it doesn't hurt that she's only getting better with age. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
17. Penelope Cru... Whether or not Penelope Cruz is pregnant with Javier Bardem's baby is still in question, but her talent and beauty definitely aren't. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
16. Emily Blunt You probably know her as Anne Hathaway's unpleasant co-worker in "The Devil Wears Prada," but did you know she is engaged to John Krasinski (Jim on "The Office")? (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
15. Marilyn Monr... The iconic Marilyn comes in at 15 on Empire.com's list of sexy stars. The timeless beauty is still giving today's entertainers some serious competition. (Photo by L. J. Willinger/Keystone Features/Getty Images)
14. Freida Pinto Freida stole the screen in "Slumdog Millionaire" and stole the heart of her co-star and now boyfriend Dev Patel. Her classic beauty and unpredictable fashion choices keep us intrigued. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
13. Keira Knight... English actress Kiera Knightly has been nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe so clearly, the girl can act. It doesn't hurt that she delivers her lines with a British accent and looks lovely doing it. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
12. Anne Hathawa... Hathaway has taken Hollywood by storm. Her acting style has been compared to that of Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn and she cites Hepburn as her favorite actress and Meryl Streep as her idol. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
11. Sarah Michel... New mom Sarah Michelle Gellar is known for her memorable roles in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Cruel Intentions." Her good looks have landed her on the covers of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, FHM, Rolling Stone, and many more magazines. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
10. Kate Winslet At the age of 22, Winslet became the youngest actress to receive two Oscar nominations and at age 33, she was the youngest actor to receive six nominations. The 34-year-old is one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
9. Helena Bonham... Helena Bonham Carter isn't the most obvious choice for sexiest movie star, but you have to admit, she does have a certain allure. The English actress got her first leading film role in "Lady Jane" and has gone on to star in countless Tim Burton (the father of her children) films, like "Planet of the Apes," "Big Fish" and "Sweeney Todd." (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
8. Mila Kunis You probably know her as Jackie from "That 70s Show," but Ukraine-born Mila Kunis made the transition to film with "American Psycho 2" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
7. Kristen Stewa... "Twilight's" Bella Swan hasn't been Kristen's only role. The 19-year-old has starred in "Zathura" and "Panic Room," just to name a few. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
6. Natalie Portm... Natalie was born in Israel, but has become a Hollywood 'it girl'. Petite Portman is as stunning as she is talented. You can see her in action alongside Jake Gyllenhaal later this year in "Brothers." (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
5. Zoe Saldana Geek goddess Zoe Saldana wowed "Star Trek" audiences with her sex appeal. She's come a long way since her film debut in "Center Stage." (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
4. Scarlett Joha... Many would argue that Scarlett's curvy figure and plump pout should land her higher on this list, but ranking fourth on the list of the sexiest ladies in film isn't too shabby. (Photo by Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
3. Emma Watson She may be young, but "Harry Potter's" Emma Watson is making a name for herself both on the big screen and on the sidelines of fashion shows. You can expect a lot good things from this 19-year-old Brit. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
2. Angelina Joli... Angelina usually tops every list having to do with beauty, sex appeal and drool-worthy bodies, but this time around Angie will have to settle for second place. Who beat her out for No. 1? (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
1. Megan Fox The No. 1 spot goes to none other than Hollywood's newest bad girl Megan Fox. Short shorts and tight tanks in "Transformers" made Megan every guys' dream girl and every lady's aspiration. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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