Ainett Stephens Hottest Women of 2011

You probably don’t recognize the name, Ainett Stephens but she’s one of the most popular Miss Venezuela contestants, EVER. Even though she didn’t take home the title, her career was launched into another stratosphere and she has hosted several reality television series as well as launched a successful modeling career.

Gisele Bundchen Hottest Women of 2011

Gisele took some time off in 2010 but in her free time, gave birth to her first child, a son Benjamin, with her NFL star hubby, Tom Brady. Gisele was back in front of the camera lens just a few months after giving birth and has modeled some but also enjoyed some time off with the family.

Scarlett Johansson Hottest Women of 2011

If ScarJo would take her acting talents and use them from time to time then she would definetly rank at the top of our list as it stands this year, she’s going to be single again soon, after announcing her split hubby Ryan Reynolds. The only film currently in the works for Scarlett is The Avengers but sadly you won’t be seeing in back on the big screen until 2012…can you wait that long?

Nicole Scherzinger Hottest Women of 2011

Nicole Scherzinger started her year off winning the ABC reality series, Dancing With the Stars, and wrapped it by appearing as judge on the NBC hit, The Sing-Off. Nicole is working on her next solo album and is hoping to have new music out this Spring…we’re waiting Nicole.

Kim Kardashian Hottest Women of 2011

Don’t hate us for putting her on here, you know you follow her on Twitter and catch a few minutes of the Kardashian crew every Sunday night on E! too. Kim, who’s 2010 included what seemed to be a revolving door of suitors, now seems to be stuck on NBA player, Kris Humphries. Maybe she’s done with the boys of the NFL?

Gabrielle Union Hottest Women of 2011

Gabby Union has been on of the most gorgeous faces in Hollywood for years but is now becoming even more popular due to her relationship with NBA star, Dwayne Wade. The pair have been dating since Wade separated from his wife in late 2009. While Gabrielle has been seen on the television series, Flash Forward and Army Wives she will be back in theatres this year, with her role in The Van Zandt Shakedown.

Kelly Brook Hottest Women of 2011,

Kelly has become one of the most famous models to come out of the UK ever. Since 2007, Kelly has now appeared in US versions of Playboy and Maxim. She’ll model anything form lingerie to even host Celebrity Love Island….as long as she looks gorgeous, then Kelly is there.

Beyonce Hottest Women of 2011,

Beyonce turned up the Heat in 2010, launching a perfume line and being named one of the top Artists of the Decade. Her marriage to Jay-Z is always causing internet pregnancy rumors but so far, it seems the couple are just enjoying the time to themselves. Beyonce is gearing up for another World Tour in 2011 as well as just signed on to the Clint Eastwood remake of A Star is Born.

Megan Fox Hottest Women of 2011,

Megan Fox went off the market in 2010, marrying long-time boyfriend, Bryan Austin Greene but she’s still keeping busy with her film career. Megan has two films due out this year and is currently filming Friends with Kids with Mad Men star, John Hamm.

Jessica Alba Hottest Women of 2011,

Jessica keeps making bad movie decisions, like Little Fouckers but we love her anyway. Alba, who has always been a Hot 100 favorite does fall to the 20th spot this year. Jessica will be back in theatres in Spy Kids 4…come on Jess – just one good movie and you’d be back in the top 3.

Ashley Greene Hottest Women of 2011,

Yes she appears in Twilight but Ashley Greene these days is staying in the limelight for her relationship with Jonas Brother, Joe Jonas. The two, who have been dating since his split that sent Demi Lovato to rehab, seem to be getting pretty serious.

Cheryl Cole Hottest Women of 2011,

Cheryl Cole had a break-out year in the UK in 2010 and with the start of X-Factor here in the US and her seat between Simon Cowell and actor/rapper Will Smith, she’s going to have an even bigger 2011. Cole, who is still recording herself is also in the middle of a romance with Dancing With the Stars pro, Derek Hough. Those most be some great extended family dinners with Julianne and Ryan Seacrest.

Heidi Klum Hottest Women of 2011,

Apparently Heidi Klum is ageless. 5 kids and many years later, the now retried Victoria’s Secret model is as gorgeous as ever. Heidi has turned in her wings but isn’t slowing down, she will continue to host her Emmy-nominated reality series, Project Runway and is also staying busy with another new series, which will launch this Spring on the Oprah Winfrey Network, OWN.

Gwen Stefani Hottest Women of 2011

Gwen is the new face of L’oreal and is heading back into the studio for her next solo project. We need new music Gwen….even if it’s No Doubt, we need something.

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You ‘ve fallen in love with her on House each week and the beautiful Olivia Wilde comes in at #30 on our list. Olivia is also beginning to make the jump to movie star, as she starred in the Disney remake, Tron last year. You’ll be able to see plentry of Olivia in theatres this year as she has 3 film projects due out in 2011.

Jennifer Lopez Hottest Women of 2011,

She’s Jenny from the Block but this year she’s going to be in your home each week on the revamp cast of American Idol. Lost of fans were skeptical of Idol replacing Simon Cowell and the rest of the panel, with the exception of Randy Jackson but so far, so good. Jennifer is showing her star power and flexing a little muscle in the first few weeks of auditions.

Angelina Jolie Hottest Women of 2011,

She just wrapped a huge film year in 2010 which included the awesome performance in Salt and then the flop in The Tourist but, still a stellar year for Angelina Jolie. So far for 2011, Angie only has a voice portrayal for the second Kung Fu Panda movie but we know after back to back movies, she’s going to be saving some impoverished counties or area of the US here soon.

Kate Beckinsale Hottest Women of 2011

As of 2009, Kate Beckinsale’s movies have grossed over $800 million – in the US alone. That makes her a mega-movie star. Kate’s next installment of Underworld is schedule to hit theatres in 2012 but if you can’t wait that long to see this gorgeous gal you’ll be able to check her out in The Trials of Cate McCullogh, which is due out in 2011.

Mel B Hottest Women of 2011

You can follow Mel B on her Style Network reality series, It’s a Scary World but you can also keep up her music career and her fashion line to get your Mel fix. Mel is currently promoting her new fitness line, which includes apparel and dvds to get the body of Scary Spice.

Paz Vega Hottest Women of 2011

As we work our way into the top 40 of our list, it’s hard to put one of these gorgeous woman ahead of another one. Paz lands this year at #38 on our list. This Spanish actress gave birth to her 3rd child last year as well as wrapped filming on her latest project, Castro’s Daughter.