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40. Kate Beckinsale

As of 2009, Kate Beckinsale’s movies have grossed over $800 million – in the US alone. That makes her a mega-movie star. Kate’s next installment of Underworld is schedule to hit theatres in 2012 but if you can’t wait that long to see this gorgeous gal you’ll be able to check her out in The Trials of Cate McCullogh, which is due out in 2011.

39. Mel B

You can follow Mel B on her Style Network reality series, It’s a Scary World but you can also keep up her music career and her fashion line to get your Mel fix. Mel is currently promoting her new fitness line, which includes apparel and dvds to get the body of Scary Spice.

38. Paz Vega

As we work our way into the top 40 of our list, it’s hard to put one of these gorgeous woman ahead of another one. Paz lands this year at #38 on our list. This Spanish actress gave birth to her 3rd child last year as well as wrapped filming on her latest project, Castro’s Daughter.

37. Rihanna

She’s an R&B superstar and Rihanna hasn’t let all the fame go to her head. This songstress freqeunetly returns to her native, Barbados, to regroup with friends and family. RiRi is currently in the middle of a huge tour and has moved her life to London. Some speculate to get away from American paparazzi and do a little breathing.

36. Valerie Cruz

Valerie Cruz has appeared on some huge television series including, Dexter, True Blood and now is working in the tropical jungles of ABCs Off the Map. This Jersey girl can handle it though, she’s still working on two feature films in her free-time of shooing the new hospital drama.

35. Nicki Minaj

Fresh out of Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki Minaj is taking the music industry by storm. Her debut English album, Pink Friday has been huge in the US, with the first single landing at number 14 on the Billboard charts. Towards the end of 2010, Minaj did an interview with Details magazine, where she claimed to be bi-sexual, saying that the world of Hip-Hop music is more open to gay performers than other genres.

34. Grace Park

For years we’ve included Grace Park on our lists of gorgeous women but now we can add her role in the CBS drama, Hawaii Five-0 to our list. Park, who is part of the ensemble that is dominating Monday night network tv, looks great fighting crime amd taking time to sport her bikini body in a few surfing shots.

33. Joanna Krupa

This Polish model has become fan favorite, posing for SI’s famous Swimsuit Issue as well as posed for a PETA ad. Krupa confirmed late in 2010 that she would being hosting Poland’s version on the Tyra Banks reality series, Next Top Model.

32. Jamie Edmondson

I don’t think there’s much we can say about Jamie – it’s pretty obvious. She’s a knock-out model who has been scooped up by Heff and the Playboy franchise. I don’t think she’s going anywhere for a while, she seems to be pretty happy posing for Hugh.

31. Gwen Stefani

Gwen is the new face of L’oreal and is heading back into the studio for her next solo project. We need new music Gwen….even if it’s No Doubt, we need something.

30. Olivia Wilde

You ‘ve fallen in love with her on House each week and the beautiful Olivia Wilde comes in at #30 on our list. Olivia is also beginning to make the jump to movie star, as she starred in the Disney remake, Tron last year. You’ll be able to see plentry of Olivia in theatres this year as she has 3 film projects due out in 2011.

29. Jennifer Lopez

She’s Jenny from the Block but this year she’s going to be in your home each week on the revamp cast of American Idol. Lost of fans were skeptical of Idol replacing Simon Cowelland the rest of the panel, with the exception of Randy Jackson but so far, so good. Jennifer is showing her star power and flexing a little muscle in the first few weeks of auditions.

28. Heidi Klum

Apparently Heidi Klum is ageless. 5 kids and many years later, the now retried Victoria’s Secret model is as gorgeous as ever. Heidi has turned in her wings but isn’t slowing down, she will continue to host her Emmy-nominated reality series, Project Runway and is also staying busy with another new series, which will launch this Spring on the Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN.

27. Ashley Greene

Yes she appears in Twilight but Ashley Greene these days is staying in the limelight for her relationship with Jonas Brother, Joe Jonas. The two, who have been dating since his split that sent Demi Lovato to rehab, seem to be getting pretty serious.

26. Angelina Jolie

She just wrapped a huge film year in 2010 which included the awesome performance inSalt and then the flop in The Tourist but, still a stellar year for Angelina Jolie. So far for 2011, Angie only has a voice portrayal for the second Kung Fu Panda movie but we know after back to back movies, she’s going to be saving some impoverished counties or area of the US here soon.

25. Cheryl Cole

Cheryl Cole had a break-out year in the UK in 2010 and with the start of X-Factor here in the US and her seat between Simon Cowell and actor/rapper Will Smith, she’s going to have an even bigger 2011. Cole, who is still recording herself is also in the middle of a romance with Dancing With the Stars pro, Derek Hough. Those most be some great extended family dinners with Julianne and Ryan Seacrest.

24. Kelly Brook

Kelly has become one of the most famous models to come out of the UK ever. Since 2007, Kelly has now appeared in US versions of Playboy and Maxim. She’ll model anything form lingerie to even host Celebrity Love Island….as long as she looks gorgeous, then Kelly is there.

23. Beyonce

Beyonce turned up the Heat in 2010, launching a perfume line and being named one of the top Artists of the Decade. Her marriage to Jay-Z is always causing internet pregnancy rumors but so far, it seems the couple are just enjoying the time to themselves. Beyonce is gearing up for another World Tour in 2011 as well as just signed on to the Clint Eastwood remake of A Star is Born.

22. Megan Fox

Megan Fox went off the market in 2010, marrying long-time boyfriend, Bryan Austin Greene but she’s still keeping busy with her film career. Megan has two films due out this year and is currently filming Friends with Kids with Mad Men star, John Hamm.

21. Jessica Alba

Jessica keeps making bad movie decisions, like Little Fouckers but we love her anyway. Alba, who has always been a Hot 100 favorite does fall to the 20th spot this year. Jessica will be back in theatres in Spy Kids 4…come on Jess – just one good movie and you’d be back in the top 3.