30. Rebecca Romijn
Hollywood gets flack for producing too many sequels, but anything—including the upcoming Magneto—that provides an excuse to see this former supermodel in body paint is fine by us. We also appreciate her bringing some beauty to TV’s Ugly Betty. P.S. As she and fiancé Jerry O’Connell hooked up at Maxim’s 2004 Hot 100 party, we figure we owe men everywhere an apology.
29. Sarah Silverman
Utterly adorable woman + incredibly offensive observations = comic gold! The Sarah Silverman Program is Comedy Central’s ballsiest, most original offering since Chappelle’s Show premiered in 2003. Now if she can just resist the urge to run off to Africa…
28. Carmen Electra
A Hot 100 list wouldn’t be a Hot 100 list without eternal flame Carmen Electra, who stars in awesome striptease workout DVDs, had a rumored fling with rock goddess Joan Jett, and has completed nearly 30 movies, including Last Call at Murray’s, and the British comedy I Want Candy. Who plays the title role in that last one? Take a wild guess.
27. Kate Hudson
Gone are the days when this former Tommy Hilfiger model was seen as just Goldie Hawn’s spawn. With an Oscar nod for Almost Famous and upcoming A-list flicks including Fool’s Gold, this sexy free spirit has proved she has more than just great genes.
26. Nelly Furtado
Thanks to high-cred producer Timbaland, Nelly Furtado went from birdlike Lilith Fair staple to promiscuous girl on her highly acclaimed comeback album, Loose, which reached number one on the Billboard charts. She just wrapped a world tour, belting out hits like “Maneater” and “Say It Right,” so save those camera phone pics (we won’t tell anyone).
