The 66 most underrated women of 2010
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The 66 most underrated women of 2010
[NEW! THE 66 MOST UNDERRATED WOMEN OF 2011]
You asked, and now I deliver. After our "66 most overrated women of 2010" article many of you wanted to see who I thought was "underrated", so here you go. Don't ever say I don't listen.
What we have here is a mixture of up-and-comers, the overlooked, and the forgotten. Of the 299 possible spots on the Sexiest/Most Desirable lists of Maxim.com, Askmen.com, and FHM.com these ladies occupied just 20 of those spots (a whopping 6.7%), proving that there are indeed a lot more sexy women the world over than there are spots on silly lists (including mine).
And once again, let me clarify that this is not a list of the 66 sexiest women in the world. If it were, I would have to include a whole slew of the women from the "overrated" list. These are women whose recognition for their hotness I think is lacking, for one reason or another, and that in each case needs to be rectified.
(Note: More evidence of why I chose these women can be viewed by clicking their photo or the links within each summary.) -Douglas Charles -
66/65 Demi Lovato/Selena Gomez
I'm calling this one a tie between 17 year-olds Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. If we're looking for Disney girls to really put our support behind, I think that both of these nice girls deserve it way more than the fake-lesbian kissing, no clothes-wearing Hannah Montana. These two are classically beautiful without all the odd baggage for girls their age. -
64 Ashley Greene
23 year-old Twilight star Ashley Greene gets on this list for one reason: She's better-looking than her co-star Kristen Stewart who was somehow ranked ahead of her on one of the Hot lists. Period. The only thing saving me from poking my eyes out in frustration is that Ash did garner respectable votes on all three lists (#29 Maxim.com, #41 Askmen.com, #20 FHM.com). I can't wait for the Twilight craze to end and compare where Ashley and K-Stew's careers go from there. -
63 Alison Brie
January Jones and Christina Hendricks get all the attention from being on Mad Men (rightly so), but let's not forget 26 year-old Alison. In case you're not a Mad Men fan and missed the years she appeared on the show, you can now see Alison play 'Annie Edison' on the television show Community. One way or another expect Alison's rank of #99 on Maxim.com to go nowhere but up. -
61 Alexis Bledel
Despite appearing in 153 episodes of the show Gilmore Girls, 28 year-old former fashion model Alexis still flies under the radar when it comes time for men to select their choices for sexiest women in the world. I'm guessing that's a result of the voters not spending much time watching that TV show (myself included). -
60 Estella Warren
Remember Estella in Planet of the Apes? Remember when Estella was named Maxim's Hottest Woman in the World in 2000? Well, she's only 31 years-old guys... And she's still hot as hell. Unfortunately her career has gone in the direction it goes in when you end up participating in something like The Superstars. Perhaps I need to start a petition to get this woman back into some acting roles that focus on some of her best features such as those that were on display in Planet of the Apes. -
59 Isla Fisher
What can I say? I am a sucker for sexy redheads. Unfortunately for me and other fans of this 34 year-old Australian she hasn't really been seen or heard from much since she had a child in 2007. Maybe her upcoming role in the movie Kiss and Tell (due out in 2011) will get her back to the status she had right after Wedding Crashers. -
58 Diora Baird
The 27 year-old former Guess? model is no stranger to most men, but once again it's the men of the UK who seem to be the only ones to get it right (#96 Askmen.com, #17 FHM.com, unranked Maxim.com). Her acting career is filled with roles in movies that, how shall I put it, were less than stellar, so maybe that's part of the reason men forget her when they sit down to vote for the sexiest women in the world. -
57 Lily Collins
21 year-old Brit Lily Collins loses out in the sexiest women polls mostly due to the fact that she appears on a kiddie show since she is a television host on Nickelodeon. Here's a fact that might wake the world up to her: She is the daughter of musician Phil Collins and I know how much you guys love sexy kids of celebrities. Perhaps her upcoming role as a warrior priest's niece in the upcoming flick Priest will be enough to get on her on the "charts" we like to peruse. -
56 April Scott
This 31 year-old actress and model from Poplar Bluff, Missouri played Daisy Duke in the highly-ignored The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning in 2007 and other than being Model #14 on Deal or No Deal it was pretty much the highlight of her career so far. That's not counting her role in this year's The Penthouse, a National Lampoon movie that no one has seen/will see. Someone get her a good job! Please? -
55 Christina Ricci
Since I noticed how much men seem to like child actors who grew up and turned out to be sexy I find it odd that 30 year-old Christina isn't given more love. Maybe she's too old for you now? All I know is that she has a rockin' body and isn't afraid to show it. Two major points in her favor in my book. -
54 Jenna Dewan
This 29 year-old actress, producer, dancer, and former model (hey, it's what Wiki says she is) played Kendra Wilson in a couple of episodes of Melrose Place (the new one - the one no one watched) which explains why she is so low on guys' radar. Maybe her role in this year's The Legend of Hell's Gate: An American Conspiracy will help. Probably not. Sigh... -
53 Lara Bingle
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52 Katie Cassidy
Of all the ladies who were/are on 90210 [Edit: and Melrose Place!] who garner attention, it seems that Katie gets the least while deserving the most. I guess when you're not running around kissing girls and falling out of your top on a regular basis you just don't get as much press as some of the other people who work on those shows. Class is way underrated. -
51 Jessica Stroup
This 90210 product also takes the high road (for the most part) and who, if she plays her cards right, could have a long, successful career in Hollywood based on her cuteness (and sexiness) factor alone. -
50 Sarah Harding
How could any woman in the same singing group as Cheryl Tweedy not be underrated? It's simply not possible. That being said, Sarah would hold her own in any setting in which Cheryl wasn't around. Proof of this is the fact that the boys of Britain gave her a #35 ranking on FHM.com. She's only 28 so there's still time for us ugly Americans to get on board as well. -
49 Jamie-Lynn Sigler
When her role as Meadow Soprano came to an end so did the high opinion many men had of 29 year-old Jamie-Lynn. She did recapture our attention in her brief stint on Entourage, but that was short-lived and she receded into our memory banks again. All of this is really too bad, because JLS deserves better. -
48 Tricia Helfer
I truly don't understand why this 36 year-old Canadian actress and former model (posed in Playboy people!) doesn't garner the support that she obviously deserves (did you see her Playboy spread??!). I would have thought that being on a sci-fi show would have put her in the Hot 100 of every list in perpetuity. Alas all Tricia got was a #70 ranking on Askmen.com. So wrong... -
47 Mollie King
Have you ever heard of the singing group The Saturdays? If you haven't let me introduce you to the 23 year-old member of the group that once worked as a model. Frankie Sandford is another member of the group that you really need to get to know, but judging by her #4 ranking on FHM.com's list, there's a good chance you already know who she is. -
46 Bridget Moynahan
Pretty much the forgotten mom of one of Tom Brady's kids, which is too bad because this 39 year-old actress and former model is about as beautiful as they come. Granted she hasn't done any acting of consequence in the last few years, but maybe her signing a deal with Garnier to appear in television and print advertising will remind you why Tom Brady knocked her up in the first place. -
45 Rachael Leigh Cook
I don't know what happened to make 30 year-old Rachael drop off so many men's radar, but it sure wasn't the fact that she isn't attractive anymore. She hasn't had many good roles on the big screen in recent years which would explain some of that, but with three movies set to come out in 2010 I expect a lot of men to suddenly remember what they've been missing. -
44 Summer Glau
Apparently the only men who have taken proper notice of this 28 year-old from Texas are the ones from the UK (#26 FHM.com). One would have thought that playing a character on a Terminator infiltration unit would have gotten her more attention, but the show fizzled and relegated her to a role on Dollhouse. Perhaps Summer's playing one of the leads on NBC's The Cape will finally get her over the hump, so to speak. -
43 Jillian Murray
25 year-old Jillian is another Disney product currently appearing on the show Sonny With a Chance, which explains the lack of attention she has received from the men of the world. That could all change real soon though as she played the lead in the just released Wild Things: Foursome. Quite a departure from The Disney Channel to say the least. -
42 Rachel Nichols
This sexy 30 year-old former model has sniffed some of the limelight but has never quite achieved the notoriety she deserves. Maybe if Alias had lasted longer or if G.I. Joe hadn't been such a dud Rachel would have achieved a higher level of fame and a deserved place on the many Hot Lists produced each year. Maybe her role in the upcoming Conan movie will be the push she needs. -
41 Kellie Pickler
I suppose for someone that finished in sixth place on American Idol, Kellie is doing pretty well for herself; except when it comes to getting the recognition for being a little hottie by the men of the world. Obviously record companies know she's got sex appeal or they wouldn't have signed up the sixth place finisher on American Idol. If you still don't agree with my assessment, then go have a look at this. -
40 Kayden Kross
If we're going to rank porn stars like Sasha Grey #89 on FHM.com and #97 on Askmen.com then Kayden Kross needs to be on those lists as well (and ahead of Sasha). This 24 year-old from Sacramento is one of the few women in the adult film industry that makes me scratch my head and say, "Why?" She could be doing legitimate modeling and make a good living out of it. -
38 Adrianne Palicki
Minka Kelly gets all the (well-deserved) attention on Friday Night Lights, helped along even more now by her relationship with Derek Jeter, but there's another girl on that show, 27 year-old Adrianne, that should be a little higher on our radar than she currently is. -
37 Aimee Teegarden
Take Adrianne Palicki's summary and repeat it here as 20 year-old Aimee is another one of the bright lights from Friday Night Lights that you should be paying more attention to than you do. The fact that Old Navy and Tommy Hilfiger have had her pose for advertising campaigns only serves to reinforce my opinion of this beautiful young blond. -
36 Myleene Klass
You may remember this 32 year-old former singer from her role as the presenter for I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Yeah, probably not, now that I think about it, and that's a shame because Myleene is a woman of many talents having served as an actress, singer, model, pianist, and member of the defunct British pop band Hear'Say. Plus she's really easy on the eyes. -
34 Rhona Mitra
This 33 year-old Brit has made a few splashes with roles in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and, umm, well... a lot of other movies and TV shows that weren't really all that great and/or long-lasting. She does star in the film Stolen this year so here's to hoping she gains a wider audience and gets the credit for being the hottie that she is. -
33 Jaime King
Complex magazine called her "one of the original model-turned-actresses" and yet here we are today and this super sexy 31 year-old did not get even a sniff on any of the Hot lists. It's certainly not for a lack of work that she isn't getting the recognition she deserves as she's set to appear in 10 different films between 2009 and 2010 including the upcoming Sin City 2. -
32 Amanda Righetti
Roles on The Mentalist , North Shore, and The O.C. combined with a part in Friday the 13th apparently aren't enough to impress enough men into give this stunning 27 year-old redhead the credit she's due. Anyone that's spent more than a minute studying her "body" of work knows that is a major oversight. -
31 Paz Vega
I thought that after 34 year-old Paz appeared in Spanglish opposite Adam Sandler and was just about the hottest thing I'd seen on two legs she'd become more of a mainstream draw. Sadly that didn't happen (as evidenced by her only appearing on one Hot List this year (#20 Askmen.com), which is a tremendous oversight on our part. -
30 Claire Danes
I'm not sure exactly what it is that guys don't like here. Granted she hasn't been in many movies that guys have wanted to see, and granted she isn't exactly blessed with a big set of flash melons, but this is one hell of a beautiful 31 year-old female here, guys. Maybe the fact that she was only in one movie (Me and Orson Welles) in the years 2008 and 2009 has something to do with her not getting the attention she deserves. -
29 Emma Heming
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28 Aly Michalka
Another in the current line of sexy ladies coming out of the Disney factory, 21 year-old Aly has blown past her sister Amanda in the looks department and appears on track to be one of the next big things in Hollywood. Aly, who started acting when she was five years old, mostly in church play productions, is set to appear in an upcoming TV show entitled Hellcats, a cheerleading comedy-drama series, that is sure to get your attention, even if it is set to run on The CW. -
27 Carla Gugino
Okay, I have been beating this drum ever since 38 year-old Carla appeared on Spin City back in the day. Anyone that saw her in Sin City (or Spin City) knows what I am talking about here. Unfortunately time is starting to run out for me, and her. It's too bad Carla has never really gotten a good lead role in any flicks other than kid movies. Sigh... -
26 Jessica Szohr
Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, and Taylor Momsen get all the publicity and manlove for being on the show Gossip Girl (most deservedly so I might add), but here is a 25 year-old brunette that also appears on the show that I bet not a one of you would kick out of bed. Jessica was ranked #16 on People's World's Most Beautiful list this year so I know someone out there agrees with me on this one. -
25 Danneel Harris
My guess is that not many of you watched One Tree Hill and that means you are less than familiar with this 31 year-old former model and gymnast. Yes, I said gymnast. In 2011, Danneel will appear in the movie The Roommate with Minka Kelly and Leighton Meester, where you will get another chance to see just how hot this lady really is. -
24 Chelsea Staub
21 year-old Chelsea is best known for playing Stella Malone on the Disney sitcom JONAS, so it's quite understandable that the men of the world aren't that familiar with this sexy, young blond. The fact that she is unfortunately still employed by the Mouse isn't going to do much to make her more visible to the men of the world, but give her time. -
23 Emmanuelle Vaugier
I'm not sure how a hot 33 year-old who has had recurring roles on two of the most popular TV shows in America (CSI: New York and Two and a Half Men) didn't scratch her way on to one of the Hot lists, but that's what I am here to correct. Perhaps her role as an FBI agent on the new Fox series Human Target will finally be what it takes to put this beautiful Canadian on your radar where she belongs. -
22 Cintia Dicker
As we are very aware, Brazil pumps out super sexy models like they're on an assembly line, but there is one model that doesn't get mentioned as often as I think she should and that model is 23 year-old Cintia Dicker. She's been a member the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition bikini crew for the past two years, which is a step in the right direction so the next time hot Brazilian babes come up in conversation don't forget this redhead. -
21 Jessie James
I blame this one on her being relatively new to the scene and the fact that "the scene" I am referring to is country music. This 22 year-old Italian-born Georgian is going to make us men pay attention to country music again the way we did when Shania Twain entered the scene rocking her Latex pants and dropping some righteous cleavage all over the dern place... Jessie's #86 ranking on Maxim.com is just the beginning. -
20 Alaina Huffman
If you like your women dressed in leather with warpaint on their faces, then this 30 year-old Canadian is the girl for you since that's how she looked like playing Black Canary on Smallville. Now she plays the role of 1st Lt. Tamara Johansen on Stargate Universe, which by my estimates means there are a lot of geeks out there who know exactly what I am talking about here. -
18 Noureen DeWulf
Maybe the fact that this 26 year-old stunner is best known for being in movies like West Bank Story and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is the reason that she isn't as well known as she should be (or will be). She was in Maxim's Hot 100 in 2007, but for some reason the men of the world forgot her this year (and the last two!). I fully expect that to change in 2011. -
17 Yvonne Strahovski
It's hard to believe that a sexy, blonde, 27 year-old Australian on a very popular TV show could be underrated, but what else do you call a woman when the only ranking she received on the hot lists we're discussing here is a #77 ranking on Maxim.com? Let's hope her role in the upcoming movie The Killer Elite will show even more men just how sexy this native of Sydney really is. -
16 Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Supporting roles in movies are apparently not enough to keep this striking 25 year-old from Rocky Mount, North Carolina in the crosshairs of the men of the world, but with lead roles in two movies coming out in the next year or so I fully expect Miss Winstead to awaken the "brains" of men who lusted after her not so long ago. Plus, if she gets the role of Wonder Woman in the Justice League film, which she tested for, being an afterthought will never be an issue for her again. -
15 Sarah Shahi
This 30 year-old from Texas (a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader!) was ranked #90 on the Maxim.com list in 2005 and #66 in 2006, so why isn't she ranked on those lists anymore? She sure didn't get less sexy. Sarah is set to appear in four different movies in 2010 so perhaps once men get a little reminder of this hottie who comes from Iranian and Spanish descent they'll fix the injustice of not voting for her the last four years. -
13 Francia Raisa
It's easy to see how 21 year-old Francia has been overlooked by the men of the world. She's been in jack squat for TV shows and movies. Bring It On: All or Nothing? Direct to DVD... The Cutting Edge 3: Chasing the Dream? Wha? If this Southern California beauty ever lands a decent role, look out fellas... -
11 Alexis Dziena
One would think that a hot 25 year-old with a recurring role on Entourage would be a guy favorite. Oh sure, Emmanuelle Chriqui is the queen of the show (and rightfully so), but Alexis deserves more of our attention. And if you need more reasons to notice her, check out the movie Broken Flowers in which Alexis appears fully nude. Got your attention now, don't I? -
10 Tori Praver
For some reason when it comes to naming the sexiest models in the world, 24 year-old San Diegan Tori Praver rarely gets mentioned. This despite her prolific modeling career including being in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2007 to 2009. If she doesn't land a job with Victoria's Secret within the next couple of years someone has truly made a mistake over there. -
9 Jessica Gomes
Much like Tori Praver, 24 year-old Jessica Gomes is rarely one of the names mentioned when the discussion turns to the most beautiful models in the world, which makes no sense to me. Jessica is an Australian model of Singaporean and Portuguese heritage... that right there should tell you something (great genes!). She's been in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue each of the last three years, AND appeared in bodypaint! This is truly a woman to remember. -
8 Renee Olstead
Just turned 21 year-old Renee is one of the many talented singers just hitting her stride these days, but with the follow-up to her latest album Skylark being delayed four times for a total of four years it's easy to see why she has been overlooked. I don't expect that to continue much longer. -
7 Isabel Lucas
Going body-to-body with Megan Fox is something most actresses wouldn't be up to, but this 25 year-old former Australian soap opera actress more than held her own in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Unfortunately, one of the few people who seemed to notice was PETAAsiaPacific.com who voted her one of Australia’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities for 2010. -
4 Rachael Taylor
Okay, I am just going to just say it. I think Rachael Taylor was hotter in Transformers than Megan Fox was. Maybe it was the accent that put this 25 year-old from Tasmania over the top for me, but dayum, have you taken a good look at her? Saying she is hot is a massive understatement. -
3 Elsa Pataky
What can I say here? I am in love with Elsa. This 33 year-old Spanish actress/model is just about the most perfectly put together woman I have ever seen. Luckily I have seen a lot of her since she is not averse to posing for photos sans clothing. Unfortunately her US film career appears to have peaked with her role in Snakes on a Plane. Such a waste. -
2 Olga Kurylenko
Ever since her appearance in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace left theaters so apparently did the fact that Olga is one of the most beautiful women in the world... a stunningly beautiful woman who is more than willing to pose for photos buck-naked. C'mon guys!!! A #68 ranking on FHM.com's list is the best you got for this woman?? For shame... -
1 Camilla Belle
I am not sure why 23 year-old Camilla doesn't get more respect when the discussion turns to hot celebs (only a #64 ranking on Maxim.com and no ranking elsewhere). Granted she hasn't been in a lot of big movies, but if she were cast in Megan Fox's role in Transformers I think men would be singing her praises as much as they do for Megan (perhaps also because Camilla can actually act). Hopefully at least one of the four movies she has coming out in 2010 and 2011 will wake up the men of the world to this young brunette's hidden hotness.
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Now then, as for my list of women who are neither overrated nor underrated, but receive exactly the attention they deserve... Forget it! That list would be about 200 long, but here are some examples (because I KNOW you will ask) in no particular order:
Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr, Candice Swanepoel, Kelly Brook, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Adriana Lima, Rihanna, Ciara, Irina Sheik, Gemma Arterton, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Wilde, Cheryl Tweedy, Blake Lively, Minka Kelly, Charlize Theron, Beyonce Knowles, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba, Salma Hayek, Brooklyn Decker, Joanna Krupa, Bar Refaeli, Abigail Clancy, Alyssa Milano, Shakira, Giada De Laurentiis, Sofia Vergara, Doutzen Kroes, Emmy Rossum, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Eliza Dushku, Amanda Seyfried, Maria Menounos, Scarlett Johansson, Grace Park, Emma Stone, Jessica Biel, Mila Kunis, Monica Bellucci, Brooke Burke, Sara Jean Underwood, Halle Berry, Melissa Satta, Elizabeth Hurley, Anna Kournikova, Nicole Scherzinger, Vanessa Hudgens, Izabel Goulart, Kate Beckinsale... okay, that's 50... that's enough, you get the idea.
In conclusion, when you take this list, our other list, and the names I just listed above, what you get is that there are a lot of really sexy women in the world. And THAT, my friend, is what really counts. -
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