Angelina Jolie named the Sexiest Movie Star Ever

The Tomb Raider star beat V For Vendetta actress Natalie Portman to bag the number one spot, earlier held by Keira Knightley.

Jolie’s partner Brad Pitt came seventh in the poll, wherein more than 20,000 people visited the movie magazine's website to cast their votes, with no curbs on whether the star was still in the business.

Some of Hollywood’s legendary stars also featured in the list, with Marilyn Monroe coming 14th, Clark Gable 50^th, Gilda star Rita Hayworth 59^th, and Lauren Bacall 71st.

Current James Bond Daniel Craig led the British group in third position and was also the highest-ranking male, reports Contactmusic.

Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp came fifth, while 300 actor Gerard Butler got the tenth spot.

Actress Jessica Alba was named the fourth, Scarlett Johansson the fifth and Bond Girl Eva Green the sixth sexiest movie star.

Other Brits to be named in the top 25 included Keira Knightley, Christian Bale, Kate Winslet, Orlando Bloom, Kate Beckinsale and Clive Owen.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe defeated James McAvoy, Keanu Reeves and Ewan McGregor land at number 23, while his co-star Emma Watson beat the likes of Charlize Theron, Rachel Weisz and Rosario Dawson to bag the 26^th place.

The top 20 Sexiest Movie Stars Ever are:

1. Angelina Jolie

2. Natalie Portman

3. Daniel Craig

4. Jessica Alba

5. Johnny Depp

6. Eva Green

7. Brad Pitt

8. Scarlett Johansson

9. Keira Knightley

10. Gerard Butler

11.George Clooney

12.Halle berry

13.Christian Bale

14. Marilyn Monroe

15.Hugh Jackman

16.Jessica Biel

17.Matt Damon

18.Anne Hathaway

19.Paul Newman

20.Kate Winslet

(ANI)