Karolina Kurkova Beats Bar Rafaeli as World's Sexiest Woman

Karolina Kurkova is the world's sexiest woman. (Elle Image)"]

Victoria's Secret model Karolina Kurkova has just been named the world's sexiest woman by E! Entertainment Television. Kurkova edged out Israeli model Bar Rafaeli, as well as American actresses including Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson. Kurkova was recently reported as among the world's highest-paid models by Forbes magazine.

Here is the list in order of hotness:

• Karolina Kurkova
• Bar Rafaeli
• Angelina Jolie
• Gisele Bundchen
• Scarlett Johansson
• Adriana Lima
• Heidi Klum
• Penelope Cruz
• Manuela Arcuri
• Shakira