20. Famke Janssen, 43

Born in the Netherlands, the multi-talented Janssen can speak Dutch, English, German, and French. She started as a model, but like many models tried to transition into acting. As an exception to the rule, she succeeded. Her breakout came when she appeared in the first Pierce Brosnan James Bond film, GoldenEye, as femme fatale Xenia Onatopp, a villainess who reaches orgasm while killing people. She is also noted for her role on FX’s Nip/Tuck and as Dr. Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men trilogy, showing she’s great at playing beautiful but vicious characters. Fun fact, Janssen provides the Dutch-language narration for the Studio Tram Tour at all Disney parks.

19. Stacey Dash, 42

Dash started her career as a child actress on Sesame Street and appeared in a number of guest spots on television. Her big break came in 1995 in the form of the film Clueless, which also starred Alicia Silverstone and Brittany Murphy. The film spawned a television spinoff, for which Dash reprised her role for several seasons. Dash is also noted for posing nude in Playboy at the age of 40. Even though she played a high schooler a little more than a decade ago, Dash doesn’t seem like she’s aged at all.

18. Jane Seymour, 57

Another Bond girl, Seymour rose to Fame as Solitaire in Roger Moore’s Live and Let Die. A number of TV roles followed, including appearing in the original Battlestar Galactica. During the 1980s and 1990s, Seymour continued to take numerous roles in TV movies and series, most notably as Dr. Michaela “Mike” Quinn in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. One of her more noted roles of late was her appearance in in the comedy Wedding Crashers as the seductive Kathleen Cleary. A classic beauty, Seymour has sexiness that endures.

17. Gong Li, 42

The Chinese-born actress hit the international spotlight by appearing in the Oscar-nominated Raise the Red Lantern, and was later named Best Actress at the 1992 Venice Film Festival for the The Story of Qiu Ju. An international star for years, Li put off working on Hollywood films due to both her lack of confidence in speaking English and her discontent with the types of roles offered. Her first major English-language role came in 2005 when she starred as the beautiful but vindictive Hatsumomo in Memoirs of a Geisha. Recently she played Golden Phoenix in Curse of the Golden Flower, as well as appearing in Miami Vice and Hannibal Rising. I may be repeating myself, but its amazing to think this woman is over forty.

16. Brooke Shields, 43

The American actress and supermodel began modeling when she was an infant. By age 16, Shields had become one of the most recognizable faces in the world because of her dual career as a provocative fashion model and controversial child actress. After two decades of movies, her best-known films are still arguably The Blue Lagoon, which included a number of nude scenes, and Endless Love. In more recent years she is known for her TV show roles, such as in Suddenly Susan and Lipstick Jungle.  And at a six feet tall, she’s got a great body with nice long legs.

15. Lori Loughlin, 44

Most recognized for her role as as Rebecca Donaldson-Katsopolis on Full House, she’s currently in the CW’s new version of Beverly Hills 90210. She began her career at age 12 as a print model, and during her early teen years she appeared in television commercials. Her work in acting has mostly been confined to television, with a few guest spots and failed series sprinkled in.  For example, she starred with Kelly Hu on the ABC show In Case of Emergency.  A show with Hu and Loughlin? How did that get cancelled? She’s always maintained a good girl image, but it only adds to her appeal.

14. Mariska Hargitay, 44

Hargitay is best known for her Emmy Award winning portrayal of Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role she landed in 1999. Her prior work saw an assortment of TV and movie roles before her big break. Fun fact, she was once crowned Miss Beverly Hills USA. It is reported that Hargitay is the highest paid TV actress working today, not a bad title to hold. Her appeal comes from her looks combined with her confident and assertive character. There’s something to be said about a woman in control. As the Guru Pitka would say, “Mariska Hargitay” to you.

13. Helen Mirren, 63

Although English born, Mirren’s family is Russian, as her grandparents got stranded in Britain during the Russian Revolution. This is further evidenced by her birth name, Ilyena Vasilievna Mironov. She made a name for herself on stage, but has transitioned gradually over to film. Mirren has frequently appeared nude in movies as far back as her first film Age of Consent, and was over 50 when she appeared nude in the film Calendar Girls. She also starred in the erotic bomb, Caligula. Despite it all, she’s had a very successful career: winning an Academy Award for her portrayal of Elizabeth II in the The Queen, and taking home four SAG Awards, four BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, and four Emmy Awards during her career.  Sexy and talented, Mirren’s a dangerous combo.

12. Naomi Watts, 40

Born in England, Watts’ family moved to Australian in her teens. Her career began in Australian television, and she even landed a supporting role in the cult 1995 film Tank Girl. It wasn’t until 2001, however, that she began to get recognized. Watts starred in David Lynch’s highly acclaimed Mulholland Drive, earning critical acclaim and also performing a nice lesbian scene. She followed up her success by starring in the remake of the Japanese horror film The Ring, a box office hit. A slew of offers came in and she’s appeared in a number of films ever since, including King Kong, I ♥ Huckabees, and her Academy Award-nominated role in the 21 Grams.  Her immaculate good looks combined with her willingness to take on risqué roles makes her a perfect fit for this list.

11. Lauren Graham, 41

Graham is best known for her starring role as Lorelai Gilmore on the long-running WB Network dramedy Gilmore Girls. Graham didn’t start at the top, however, as she got her first paid work doing publicity appearances wearing the costume of Striker, the dog mascot of the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States. How about a sexiest mascot list? She also had several failed sitcoms before hitting success with the Gilmore Girls, but once she became recognized, motion picture roles began to come in. Notable appearances include Bad Santa, where she looks particularly nice yet naughty, and Evan Almighty. While playing Lorelai Gilmore she must have earned the honorary MILF award from Internet geeks worldwide.

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