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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: bertha smith on 10/21/2008 4:41PM
U haters are something else; her inner beauty is what makes her sexy regardless of how light or dark she is! Everyone is entitled to have his own opinion; even if you do not agree with it; you do not have to make pejorative, racist comments about them!
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By: Vincenzo on 10/08/2008 10:03AM
Looks like they never visited Europe. Halle would be considered average in Rome, Milan or Paris.
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By: Amanda on 10/08/2008 10:05AM
Sure Halle's Hot..shes 1/2 white ...& MOST 1/2 African American-1/2 white girls are cute... but to tell ya the truth.. I liked her best when she wore her OWN hair..not the long extensions she's sported for the past couple of years( going more for that Caucasian look??)!!! Such a shame her movie career is in shambles tho.. ever since she won Best actress award YEARS ago! What was her last movie again?? Does anyone remember?? Commercials don't count.. She must be ECSTATIC to be getting ANY kind of recognition these days..other than make up endorsements!!
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By: Amanda on 10/08/2008 10:09AM
They should rename it.. "Sexiest Female Celebrity in America".... Cause honey.. have u SEEN some of those HOT foreign actresses??? OMG... put American women to SHAME!!! LOL... "DEFINITELY NOT Women in the world"... Cause I've seen MUCH sexier women on the streets.. in REAL LIFE!!! & I ain;t hating.. I like Halle.. Just keeping it REAL & Honest is all...Cause I'm a HOTTIE!! lol
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By: Vince on 10/08/2008 10:18AM
One question. what took so long. Hey Holle; Looking good kid.
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By: Lina on 10/08/2008 10:26AM
How about closing your eyes and go with your heart, mind and soul. Through anything in life, then you won't know what colors are in the rainbow...unless someone told you there ever was one to begin with. Holly is truly a rainbow, it shows in her genuine smile.
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By: Amanda on 10/08/2008 10:26AM
1st of all .. there is SEXY in ALL races!! I'm an equal opportunity lover!! lol.. I'm a single Hot INCREDIBLY SEXY Caucasian Woman( long Blonde/ brown hair,full lips, busty, big buns, hourglass figure.. etc).. & if I see a Sexy Hunky good looking Latino, Asian, Caucasian or African American man pass/look my way... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm u BET I notice.. cause they sure notice ME!!! lol.. But lets not condemn some folks for having a preference.. some guys like boobs, some like big butts.. some women like blondes, some dark hair.. some prefer their own race.. some prefer just the opposite...Live & let live.. But racism is NOT cool...
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By: NiaJackson on 10/08/2008 10:38AM
Please save the Angeline Jolie comparison to Halle Balle - AJ always looks like she needs a good bath....Ick! Halle's in a class of her own!!! And Tyrone Parks - maybe some anger management classes would help.
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By: Jack on 10/08/2008 10:41AM
Okay people lighten up.... it is just a Slogan. Kinda like the Miss Universe pagent... do you people really think that the person who wins is the most beautiful and talented "creature" in the Universe? It is a catchy title thats all besides I don't see you all get so up in arms over Brad Pitt or George Clooney being nominatied the sexist man alive? so what is the difference. Shit with all of the crap going on in the world this is the topic y'all protest
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By: Natalija on 10/08/2008 10:54AM
Just because the title says sexiest woman alive,doesn`t mean she is the sexiest woman on earth. She really is a beautiful very sexy woman! What they are trying to say is that currently, she is one of the most sexiest stars. Being that she is 42 and just had a baby, she looks as sexy as can be. I agree with the comment that she is the sexiest woman alive, because next month, they will probably say that about another sexy star.....
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