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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: Rachel on 11/19/2008 4:51PM
You know, to be personally honest- i don't know if there IS a sexiest woman in Hollywood. I mean, i can't think of one off the charts right now. Some may argue Angelina, but she's becoming way overrated and annoying now. Alba is pretty, but definitely doesn't compare to other gorgeous women. Not Winslet, not Witherspoon, not Biel. So who? I'm thinkin somewhere along the lines of a Salma Hayek/Penelope Cruz/Scarlett Johanson right now... or Keira Knightley, she's drop dead gorgeous.
But really guys?? Are there any really AMAZING women in Hollywood? NO. But there are so many amazing guys which makes it really hard because then the women feel underpowered.
C'mon sexiest Guys alive? I'm thinkin Johnny Depp, Will Smith, Javier Bardhem!
And that Zac Efron guy ain't too bad either. ;)
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