Halle Berry has reached another achievement.The Academy Award winning beauty has been named the "Sexiest Woman Alive" by legendary men's magazine, Esquire.
"Well, I don't know exactly what it means but being 42 and having just had a baby, I think I'll take it," Berry, who just gave birth to her first child earlier this year, wrote in an article on the magazine's website.
For her cover spread, the 'Monster's Ball' actress poses in a parody of a 2000 cover photograph of former U.S. President Bill Clinton, which the magazine said was recreated in honor of its 75th anniversary celebration.
"Sexy is not about wearing sexy clothes or shaking your booty until you damn near get hip dysplasia; it's about knowing that sexiness is a state of mind -- a comfortable state of being," Berry said.
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WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 29: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Ceremony "Spirit of Independence" at the Armand Hammer Museum on June 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 29: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Ceremony "Spirit of Independence" at the Armand Hammer Museum on June 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 29: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Ceremony "Spirit of Independence" at the Armand Hammer Museum on June 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 29: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Ceremony "Spirit of Independence" at the Armand Hammer Museum on June 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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WESTWOOD, CA - JUNE 29: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 2008 Los Angeles Film Festival Awards Ceremony "Spirit of Independence" at the Armand Hammer Museum on June 29, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 12: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Warren Beatty held at the Kodak Theatre on June 12, 2008 in Hollywood, California. The show will air on USA Network at 9PM PST on June 25, 2008. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
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HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 12: Actress Halle Berry speaks during the 36th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Warren Beatty held at the Kodak Theatre on June 12, 2008 in Hollywood, California. The show will air on USA Network at 9PM PST on June 25, 2008. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFI)
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Halle Berry at The 15th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk for Women held downtown Los Angeles on May 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..15th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.Los Angeles, California United States.May 10, 2008.Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com..To license this image (15795989), contact WireImage.com
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Halle Berry and Beau Garrett at The 15th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk for Women held downtown Los Angeles on May 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..15th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.Los Angeles, California United States.May 10, 2008.Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com..To license this image (15796049), contact WireImage.com
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Halle Berry and Beau Garrett at The 15th Annual Entertainment Industry Foundation's Revlon Run/Walk for Women held downtown Los Angeles on May 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California..15th Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women.Los Angeles, California United States.May 10, 2008.Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage.com..To license this image (15796048), contact WireImage.com
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Speaking of sex, the Cleveland, Ohio native, who dated actor Wesley Snipes, R&B crooner Christopher Williams and was married to baseball player David Justice and neo-soul singer Eric Benet, spoke candidly about orgasms and her lovers. "There have been some men in my life who have been wickedly sexy and have taught me much about sexual pleasure. There are a few men I should thank, and others I need to forget. But I don't regret. To hell with regret. I like what I am now. I like being a mother. I like my body better since I became a mother. I feel sexier as a result of becoming a mother."Berry, who shares her newborn baby with model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, says she can't keep the honor all to herself: "I share this title with every woman, because every woman is a nominee for it at any moment."
Other Hollywood beauties such as Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron and voluptuous actress Scarlett Johansson have all held the distinction of "Sexiest Woman Alive" in the past few years.
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Ultimo Scottish designer lingerie brand founder Michelle Mone (L) and pop singer Melanie Brown pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: jclark23323@gmail.com on 10/08/2008 6:20AM
That's a no-brainer; she still looks good and fierce and youthful and on point, even more so than her earlier days, plus she has that fine azz man on her arms and had a baby girl. Keep it going' Ms. Berry
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By: MARIA on 10/07/2008 10:39PM
YES SHE IS THE SEXIEST WOMAN ALIVE. NOT THE B GIRL, SHE IS RIGHT THAT U DONT HAVE TO DISPLAY SEXUAL SUGESTIVE MOVES TO BE SEXY. IT IS A STATE OF MIND. YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IF YOU ARE NATURAL. IT DOES NOT TAKE SONGS, THAT TALK ABOUT YOUR BODY, OR TELLING EVERY ONE THAT YOUR WORTH IT, BUT LETTING OTHER FEEL YOU LIKE A FRAGRANT BREEZE. SHE HAS IT FROM HEAD TO TOE. SHE WEARS HER SELF LIKE A FLOWER. EVERYONE WANTS TO BE WITH HALLIE, ALL THE MEN AT WORK THINK THAT SHE IS GORGEOUS. THEY TALK ABOUT HER IN A DIFFERNT MANNER THEN THEY SPEAK ABOUT THE OTHER WOMEN, THEY GIVE HER RESPECT. WHICH IS WHAT ANY WOMAN WOULD WANT. TO ALL THE POWER TO HER. HAIL HALLIE
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By: LIA on 10/07/2008 11:08PM
Sexiest woman alive? I don't know about that. Why don't they just say sexiest woman in Hollywood, because that's who she's actually being judged against. She's certainly not being judged against every day women, who perhaps could be sexier than she is. Don't get me wrong, I think she's beautiful and sexy, but did the magazine even attempt to look in average neighborhoods for mothers, wives and just women in general? I'm just sayin..........
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By: Linda on 10/08/2008 12:17AM
this isn't true, why do these people, not true,because
there are more people in this world, now if she was the only woman, then i will believe it.
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By: Joe on 10/08/2008 6:41AM
While I beleieve she is a phenominal beauty, why would someone suggest that she is the sexiest? Doesn't that suggest that I find her sexually attractive? I'll be labeled a racist for this but I don't find black women sexually attractive. Nor would I like to have sex with an Asian woman or a woman with one leg, one eye, a speach impediment, a male, a transvestite, a sheep, etc. Ive seen and met some beauties but please don't tell me who I'd like to have sex with
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By: Franki7 on 10/08/2008 7:07AM
Yes, she is a very pretty woman, & looks great for her age, even though 42 is'nt OLD !!,but I have yo agree with LIA & Linda, I think it's a bit over the top to call ANY woman the sexiest woman alive,especially in Hollywood, because that's not being realistic, there are MANY of us sexy & beautiful, average lived, everyday moms & women in general who are VERY sexy. That's the problem with this society, we measure everyone's looks & worthiness to even look at, according to Hollywood's standards, & it's not REALISTIC !!! of they were that PERFECT, none of them would wear make - up or get their pics airbrushed.
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By: Matthew on 10/08/2008 7:05AM
OMG WHAT A HOTTE
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By: tommy taylor on 10/08/2008 7:23AM
Definately! What took Esquire so long? I knew this years ago. Halle is a great lady inside and out. She's got talent, looks and ego-free. Congratulations Halle, you've deserved this for a long time.
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By: SALLY on 10/08/2008 7:41AM
I THINK JESSICA ALBA IS ALOT PRETTIER !!!
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By: SALLY on 10/08/2008 8:03AM
Americans are Black, Americans are White.....
This site is "BLACK VOICES" the Sexiest woman could be Black or White.....it doesn't matter......
As for President, I VOTE WE DON'T HAVE ONE.....
Black, white, who cares---as long as they do the job RIGHT !!!
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