Hollywood's sex symbols

Stars who are really too sexy for themselves and everyone else. Every decade has that one celeb whose sexiness and hotness come to define the decade. Here's the list of the greatest Sex Symbols of Hollyood... Scarlett Johansson: She has the power to make men go weak in their knees. A blonde bombshell, with acting talent which can seduce the world. (Photo/Relaxnews)

Paris Hilton: She is known for her appearance on the television series The Simple Life and her roles in the film like House of Wax. Paris became hot favorite after her sex tape in 2003. (Getty Images/Bruno Vincent)

Dita Von Teese: The 33-year-old has created a highly successful career as a 1940s-style burlesque performer. She appeared at events and modeled for various brands. She became as one the most popular sex symbols. (AFP/Francois Guillot)

Cindy Crawford: The queen of the supermodels, Cindy began modelling aged 15. She went on to become one of the most photographed women in the world and appeared on over 600 covers. Her sex symbol status was confirmed when she released a fitness video, which sold over 2 million copies. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Jenna Jameson: One of the world's iconic porn stars, she is the secret fantasy of every man. Starting out as a lap dancer, Jenna was a star even before appearing in her first porno. Having risen to the top of her trade, she now dominates adult entertainment and is a cultural figure in her own right. (REUTERS)

Salma Hayek: She is an attractive woman and that's obvious from her onscreen roles in films like Dogma and The Faculty. Salma earned the status of a sex symbol in the From Dusk Till Dawn. (AFP/Eric Estrade)

Gisele Bundchen: One of the world's most beautiful women, Vogue voted her 'Model Of The Millennium', so it's fair to say that Gisele is pretty sexy. Hailing from Brazil, Gisele fuses too beautiful to be real looks with a genuine sexiness. (REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)

Elizabeth Hurley: Elizabeth has the beauty and appeal of a genuine sex symbol. Although a former model, most males enjoy her film work due to her willingness to appear in tight, revealing outfits.  (REUTERS)

Marilyn Monroe: One of the most celebrated stars of Hollywood, Marilyn Monroe is the most famous sex symbol that ever lived. Haunted by psychological problems, she turned to drugs and was dead by 1962, but she has remained an icon of sex.  (AFP)

Tom Cruise: Tom doesn't appear in many sex symbol lists these days. But back in the '80s and '90s, he was the man, thanks to classic films like Top Gun, Mission Impossible and Jerry Maguire. He is still a worthy sex symbol nominee, but for how long?  (REUTERS)

Angelina Jolie: It was her uplifting performance as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider that established Angelina as an international sex symbol. She bought Lara to life and that added to her status as a sex symbol.  (REUTERS)

Antonio Banderas: The young Antonio wanted to be a footballer, but injury at an early age put an end to his dream. Soccer's loss was the female world's gain, as he has risen through the acting world to become an international sex symbol.  (REUTERS)

George Clooney: George’s classical good looks and the twinkle in his eye make him irresistible to women the world over. He was the sexiest TV doctor ever and his roles in films like Out Of Sight, Three Kings and many have placed him at the top of Hollywood's A-List.  (REUTERS)

Jessica Alba: She is still considered by many, the most sexiest woman alive. Jessica appeared on the cover of Playboy that gave her the status of a sexy star and she was also voted as "Sexiest Woman in the World" by FHM in 2007.  (REUTERS)

Monica Bellucci: Monica's knee-crumpling beauty could buckle the boldest of boys and men alike. She oozes worldliness and made her English-language debut in Dracula.  (REUTERS)

Johnny Depp: He is a sex symbol for almost every generation you can think of. Teenagers fancy him in films like What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Edward Scissorhands and even sdults fancy him in many roles.  (AFP)

Kate Moss: An English model who has appeared on over 300 magazine covers. Kate is known for her waifish figure, uncommon modeling height for fashion models that gave her the statue of as sex symbol.  (REUTERS)

Keira Knightley: Keira began her career as a child actress and came to international prominence in 2003, after co-starring in the films Bend It Like Beckham and Pirates of the Caribbean. Since then she has become a notable lead actress, having appeared in several Hollywood films.  (AFP)

Lindsay Lohan: She started in show business as a child fashion model for magazine advertisement and television commercials. Lindsay rose to the status of sexy symbol with her roles in the films Freaky Friday, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls. Her personal life has been a frequent subject of celebrity and tabloid journalism.  (REUTERS)

Madonna: Considered by many as the ultimate sex symbol, her sexiness spans three decades. And at 50, some say she's looking better than ever? From her 1980's obsession with crucifixes and lace, to the pointy bras and platinum hair extensions of the 1990's, Madonna oozes sex.  (AFP)

Pamela Anderson: The sexiest lifeguard in the world, Pam became famous running around a lot in a swimsuit in the ‘Baywatch’ TV series. She has appeared on the cover of Playboy more times than any other woman in history and this for sure means one thing that she's beyond sexy.  (REUTERS)

Petra Nemcova: Petra’s status of being considered as a sex symbol is a pleasure for her. The fashion model has appeared on the covers of magazines helping her gain her sex symbol.  (REUTERS)