Sexiest Action Stars

Sexiest Action Stars

Can you guess the hotties who heat up our favorite action films without breaking a sweat? Find out which bad boys -- & girls -- jumped to the top of list.

Ryan Reynolds
He’s starring in a hot summer blockbuster and once played a sexy mutant in this film. Though he recently ended his marriage to another sexy star, rumor has it that he’s dating this German model

Halle Berry
From Bond girl to feline superhero, Halle knows how to look sexy in action, and she’s the poster girl for looking hot after 40.

Christian Bale
Is there anything this newly minted Oscar winner can’t do? His turn as this superhero got rave reviews, and he’ll return in this hotly anticipated sequel. He further mastered the art of sexy action star in this film.

Angelina Jolie
Bonafide sexy action star and full-time philanthropist, she made her mark last year in this high-profile role, and she met her future sweetheart when they worked on this big-budget action flick.

Chris Hemsworth
Don’t recognize this name? He’s getting major buzz for his sexy turn as this god of thunder in a big summer blockbuster, and again in this 2012 film. You might recognize him from this hit film, but he’s packed on some muscle since then.

Megan Fox
She first turned heads in this mega-budget movie franchise, and she kicked some serious bounty hunter butt in this film. Up next, she’ll star in this thriller. She’s married to a former 90210 star.

Daniel Craig
Before he played one of the most famous spies ever, this Brit sexed up the screen in this action film. He’s starring later this year in this buzzed film, based on the popular book.

Eva Green
Before she shot into the public eye as a Bond girl, she was in this Bernardo Bertolucci film. The French bombshell will be seen in a 2012 film based on a popular television series.

Henry Cavill
Recently cast as one of the greatest superheroes of all time, he’s bringing sexy back to the role. Not a household name yet, he’s been seen in this popular Showtime series and starred in this creepy thriller.

Rebecca Romijn
When your costume is make-up that leaves nothing to the imagination, it’s a safe bet you’ll make the sexy list. Her role in this blockbuster franchise, combined with her former role in this hit TV series make it hard to believe she’s a mother of twins.

Chris Evans
First seen in this film based on the comic book series, he recently suited up to play this all-American superhero. Rumored to be dating a “Glee” star, this sexy young actor looks like he’s ready for the limelight.

Will Smith
Not only has he mastered the art of being a sex symbol and a comedian, he seems to be the king of blockbuster summer action films, including this mega hit and this one. Up next, he’ll star in a sequel to another one of his hits.

Jennifer Lawrence
Her first big movie role wasn’t the sexiest, but it earned her an Oscar nomination. Up next, she plays the sexiest superhero in this blockbuster, and if you saw her Oscar dress, you know she can pull it off.

Hugh Jackman
Forever associated with bringing this famous superhero to the screen, he also made a splash in this hit. Up next, he’ll reprise his best-known role yet again in this 2012 film.

Scarlett Johansson
She first went sexy action star on us opposite Robert Downey Jr. in this mega hit. Next up, she’ll reprise that role in anther blockbuster film.

Kate Beckinsale
Maybe it was the tight-fitting latex body suit she sported in this film, or her turn in this monster-hunting flick. Either way, she’s sure to captivate when she dons the suit again in a much-anticipated sequel.

Gerard Butler
This Scottish stud burst on the scene, mostly shirtless, in this surprising hit movie. He has since played it sweet in this film, but he’s bringing the action back in this forthcoming movie.

Famous June Birthdays

Famous June birthdays

Famous June birthdays. A tennis superstar, former United States president, set of twins and stunning actress are just a handful of the prominent people with June birthdays. Read on to discover some interesting facts about these famous folks. Find out which of your favorite stars are celebrating birthdays this week.

Morgan Freeman Birthday
1 June
The Academy Award winner has been in hundreds of films throughout his career.

Abby Wambach Birthday
2 June
The U.S. professional soccer player is best known for scoring the winning goal in these Olympics. She's scored an impressive number of goals in international play.

Rafael Nadal Birthday
3 June
The tennis great got his nickname because of his skill on a particular type of tennis court. Rafael goes head to head with tennis legend Roger Federer for the world number one spot – see current tennis world rankings to find out who's on top now.

Angelina Jolie Birthday
4 June
The superstar actress morphed from wild child to U.N. goodwill ambassador and mother-of-six. Good thing she's got Brad Pitt by her side to help free her up for this possible new project.

Mark Wahlberg Birthday
6 June
The Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch rapper overcame his wild youth in Boston to become a successful actor and producer. Find out what Mark is up to now.

Staci Keanan Birthday
6 June
The "Step by Step" star got her start at age 5 as a model and actress. The child star won a Young Artist Award in 1988 for her work in TV series "My Two Dads."

Prince Birthday
7 June
The legendary singer has wowed the music and film industry for decades

Joan Rivers Birthday
8 June
The Emmy Award winner has been in the public eye for many years. During the 1950s she appeared with this legendary songstress in "Driftwood," a play that ran for six weeks.

Johnny Depp Birthday
9 June
The world-renowned actor shines as pirate Jack Sparrow in the "Pirates" movies. Watch the trailer of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," the latest in the series.

Elizabeth Hurley Birthday
10 June
The model and actress first got noticed back in the 1990s as this star's girlfriend. She recently filed for divorce from husband Arun Nayar

Joe Montana Birthday
11 June
The football great spent most of his years in the NFL with this team, leading them to multiple Super Bowl wins

George H. W. Bush Birthday
12 June
The 41st President of the United States attended Yale University after spending time in the Navy. Married to Barbara Bush since 1945, the couple had six children, including the 43rd president George W. Bush

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Birthday
13 June
You may remember them from "Full House," but now twins Mary-Kate and Ashley are all grown up. They have several fashion lines out including Elizabeth and James. Find out who this line is named after.

Donald Trump Birthday
14 June
The "Celebrity Apprentice" host has been making headlines recently after demanding that President Barack Obama reveal his long form birth certificate. The billionaire has also recently revealed his decision about running for president in 2012.

Courteney Cox Birthday
15 June
The "Cougar Town" star got her start in a Bruce Springsteen music video. She also filmed a commercial for Tampax before she made it big as Monica Geller on "Friends."

John Cho Birthday
16 June
The actor got his start as a print model for Enterprise Rent-A-Car before making it big in the "American Pie" films. He also starred in the 2009 remake of "Star Trek."

Venus Williams Birthday
17 June
The tennis superstar was the first African-American woman to be named No. 1 in the world. Watch clips of Venus and sister Serena playing doubles.

Paul McCartney Birthday
18 June
The former member of "The Beatles" was named this by Guinness World Records. Find out why Sir Paul is making headlines these days.

Zoe Saldana Birthday
19 June
The "Avatar" actress trained originally as a dancer, showing off her moves in this movie. Her new film "Colombiana" is due out in August.

Lionel Richie Birthday
20 June
The "All Night Long" singer got noticed with band the "Commodores" before breaking out on his own. He keeps a pretty low profile these days but did make headlines recently

Juliette Lewis Birthday
21 June
The actress first got noticed in 1991 film "Cape Fear" but is known more for her musical talents these days. Watch the video for her hit "Terra Incognita."

Clyde Drexler Birthday
22 June
The former NBA guard was first drafted by this west coast team in 1983 and stayed there for almost a dozen seasons. He is one of few NBA greats to achieve these amazing numbers throughout his career.

Selma Blair Birthday
23 June
The brunette actress rose to fame in 1999 film "Cruel Intentions" which co-starred Sarah Michelle Gellar. Funny enough, they both auditioned a few years earlier for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," with the role of Buffy going to Sarah.

Mick Fleetwood Birthday
24 June
The legendary Fleetwood Mac drummer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. The band has been making headlines more recently due to a "Glee" episode (read about it) that featured their songs. Stevie Nicks has also hinted that the band may reunite in 2012

Carly Simon Birthday
25 June
The singer-songwriter got her start as a teen when she joined sister Lucy in The Simon Sisters. Watch a video of her greatest solo hit, "You're So Vain."

Michael Vick Birthday
26 June
The NFL star first got noticed as quarterback at Virginia Tech. He wowed recruits and left college to play for the Atlanta Falcons. After a dog-fighting scandal, Michael was sentenced to prison.

Khloe Kardashian Birthday
27 June
The reality TV star, and younger sis of Kourtney and Kim, shocked the world when she married Lakers basketball star Lamar Odom in 2009 after knowing him just a short time. Watch clips from their new show, "Khloe & Lamar."

John Elway Birthday
28 June
The football legend from Port Angeles, Wash. refused to play for this team who first drafted him in 1983. Instead, he played for the Denver Broncos for his entire career. Find out what he's doing now for the Broncos.

Nicole Scherzinger Birthday
29 June
The Pussycat Dolls singer was first discovered on the WB show "Popstars,"which formed the girl group "Eden's Crush." Nicole is dating Formula 1 race car driver Lewis Hamilton and might be a host on "The X Factor"

Mike Tyson Birthday
30 June
The retired heavyweight boxer won many titles in his career but may be best known for biting a piece of his opponent's ear off. Mike has made cameos in several movies since retiring, including "The Hangover" and the upcoming "The Hangover Part II"

Silver-screen sirens of the 20th century

20th-century screen sirens

Today is the birthday of the legendary Marilyn Monroe, the day when she would have turned 85. In honor of this iconic sex symbol we take a look at the most glamorous and seductively beautiful silver screen sirens of the 20th century, along with their dazzling films and fiery love affairs. 

Marilyn Monroe
Her fame surpassed that of any other entertainer of her generation, and she transcended the bounds of stardom to become a cultural icon. She offered the whole package -- glamour, beauty, sex appeal, a sizzling screen presence and a talent for singing.

Her films:
"Gentleman Prefer Blondes"
"How to Marry a Millionaire"
"The Seven Year Itch"

Her loves:
A policeman
A baseball legend
A famous playwright

Greta Garbo
One of silent film's biggest stars  this Swedish actress captivated audiences with her divine looks and natural talent for conveying emotions on-camera. After the Hollywood "talkies" were introduced, her seductive voice and mysterious persona helped her become a legend, eventually earning her an honorary Oscar for her screen career.

Her films:
"Ninotchka"
"Grand Hotel"
"Camille"

Her loves:
A silent film star
A businessman
A writer and socialite

Brigitte Bardot
She was the first international star  to be as popular as any homegrown pinup in the U.S. This sultry sex symbol  is known for popularizing the bikini and also for her illustrious career as a model, singer  and flirtatious actress.

Her films:
"Contempt"
"...And God Created Woman" )
"Viva Maria!"

Her loves:
A director
A French actor
A German multimillionaire

Angelina Jolie
Regularly on the "world's most beautiful" lists, this silver screen goddess is known for her otherworldly beauty  acting talent, eccentricities and humanitarian work. She is at home portraying tough young women on the big screen and received an Academy Award for her role as a sociopath.

Her films:
"Lara Croft Tomb Raider"
"Mr. & Mrs. Smith" 
"Salt"


Her loves:
An actor and adoptive father to her children
An actor, screenwriter and director
A British actor

Sophia Loren
This Oscar-winning  actress is widely considered to be the most popular Italian actress of her time. She is famous for starring in more than 100 movies  and for her hourglass figure.

Her films:
"Two Women" 
"Man of La Mancha"
"El Cid"

Her loves:
An Italian film producer
A debonair actor

Elizabeth Taylor
She was admired for her acting ability  glamorous lifestyle, beauty and distinctive violet eyes. Part of her enduring fame includes two Academy Awards  her pioneering AIDS activism and her many marriages.

Her films:
"A Place in the Sun"
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"
"Giant"

Her loves:
A Welsh actor
A popular singer and entertainer
A hotel heir and businessman

Raquel Welch

A new international sex symbol took to the cinematic throne in the '60s when she hit the screen in a skimpy fur bikini. Her natural beauty  wiped away the notion that enduring sex goddesses could only be blond, and she gained recognition as a serious actress, author and businesswoman.

Her films:
"One Million Years B.C."
"Fathom"
"The Three Musketeers"

Her loves:
A French producer and photographer
A Hollywood press agent

Betty Grable
The No. 1 pinup girl and morale booster during World War II  this American actress, dancer and singer  was one of the most famous of Hollywood's blonde superwomen. Known for her luxurious legs -- famously insured by her studio  -- she offered wholesome appeal and an alluring stage presence.

Her films:
"How to Marry a Millionaire"
"Pin-Up Girl"
"I Wake Up Screaming"
Her loves:
A child film star
A trumpeter and bandleader

Rita Hayworth
With her signature wavy, auburn hair and charismatic smile  this sexy actress became a popular pinup girl during World War II  and one of the era's top stars. She left her mark on the silver screen with her sultry roles  and her considerable talent as a dancer  and singer.

Her films:
"Gilda"
"The Lady From Shanghai"
"Cover Girl"

Her loves:
A famous radio actor and film director
A prince
A big band crooner and actor

Sharon Stone

This diva has a flair for combining brainy sex appeal and old-fashioned Hollywood glamour. Her brazen role as a femme fatale elevated her to international star status, and she has since shown her considerable range as an actress.

Her films:
"Basic Instinct"
"Casino"
"Total Recall"

Her loves:
A writer, producer and director
A newspaper editor
A country singer

Gene Tierney
One of Hollywood's most luminous actresses, this striking beauty  was known for her etched cheekbones, crystal-like green eyes and elegance. A successful Broadway and film career  helped propel her to stardom.

Her films:
"Laura"
"Heaven Can Wait"
"Sundown"

Her loves:
A fashion designer
A president of the United States
A Houston oil man 

 

 Hedy Lamarr
This Austrian-born actress became a worldwide sensation in a '30s Czech film  which featured her completely nude. For a decade she was cast opposite top male stars, usually as a woman of mystery  and was known for her extraordinary beauty.

Her films:
"Algiers"
"My Favorite Spy"
"A Lady Without Passport"

Her loves:
A British actor
A highly decorated naval officer
An arms manufacturer with Nazi connections

Lana Turner
A statuesque, shapely blonde this movie goddess was discovered and signed to a film contract at age 16. Despite a highly publicized scandal, she had a prolific film career and was another of the Hollywood glamour gals to become a popular World War II pinup.

Her films:
"Peyton Place"
"The Bad and the Beautiful"
"The Postman Always Rings Twice"

Her loves:
An actor
A jazz clarinetist and composer
A gangster bodyguard

Farrah Fawcett
Sporting feathered blond hair  this iconic entertainment figure of the '70s burst onto the scene after a poster of her in a red bathing suit  sold millions of copies. Along with her wholesome look and sex appeal, she gained acclaim for her starring role in a hit TV series.

Her films:
"Extremities"
"Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story"

Her loves:
The "Six Million Dollar Man"
A screen actor from the '70s
A Canadian filmmaker

Julia Roberts
Not only has she frequented People magazine's "World's Most Beautiful" list  but she quickly became one of Hollywood's highest-paid stars after headlining a '90s romantic comedy as a hooker. She won an Oscar for this movie.

Her films:
"Pretty Woman"
"Erin Brockovich"
"Duplicity"

Her loves:
A country-western singer
An actor, director and producer
A "Law & Order" actor

Kim Novak
One of postwar Hollywood's most mysterious and alluring actresses  she is best known for her unforgettable performance in an Alfred Hitchcock movie. She exuded a daunting intellectual iciness in her roles. 

Her films:
"Picnic"
"Vertigo"
"Bell, Book and Candle"

Her loves:
An eminent English actor
The son of a Dominican dictator
A veterinarian

Jean Harlow
Known as the original "blond bombshell," she made her mark on Hollywood with her trendsetting platinum blond hair, luminous skin, arched eyebrows and red lips. This golden girl showed talent in both her sensual and comedic performances.

Her films:
"China Seas"
"The Public Enemy"
"Hell’s Angels"

Her loves:
A TV star
A director and producer
A cinematographer

Vivien Leigh
This delicate beauty is best known for her role as a Southern belle  garnering a Best Actress Academy Award.  

Her films:
"Gone With the Wind"
"Waterloo Bridge"
"Caesar and Cleopatra"

Her loves:
A renowned British actor
An English barrister
A British theater actor

Salma Hayek
One of the most prominent Mexican stars in Hollywood, this siren earned initial renown with her exotic looks  hourglass figure and smoldering onscreen charisma. Her most acclaimed performance was her Academy Award-nominated role as a Mexican painter.

Her films:
"Frida"
"From Dusk Till Dawn"
"Once Upon a Time in Mexico"

Her loves:
A French businessman
An actor and producer
An actor

Kim Basinger

A cover girl initially, this tall, blond actress  performed a breakout role as a Bond girl. She knows how to steam up the screen and is best known for her award-winning performance in a crime drama.

Her films:
"L.A. Confidential"
"9 1/2 Weeks"
"Batman"

Her loves:
A prolific TV and film actor
An actor and sex symbol
A makeup artist and author

Ava Gardner
Amidst a sea of blond-haired bombshells, this striking, green-eyed brunette  stood out and maintained a solid acting career . She was also known for her high-profile love affairs with some of Hollywood's leading men.

Her films:
"Pandora and the Flying Dutchman"
"Mogambo"
"The Barefoot Contessa"

Her loves:
An actor and comedian
A jazz clarinetist and composer
A famous bullfighter from Spain

Lauren Bacall
Known as a great female entertainer, not to mention "one tough broad," she first emerged as a leading lady in the film noir genre. She was famous for her characterizations of women whose strong will complemented their sexual attraction  and for her distinctive husky voice, sultry eyes and "the look".

Her films:
"The Big Sleep"
"To Have and Have Not"
"How to Marry a Millionaire"

Her loves:
An actor and cultural icon
A legendary singer
A stage and film actor

Jane Russell

A famous director, who cast her in an odd, psychological Western, helped bring her to fame, along with her smoldering voluptuousness. Her talents as a multifaceted actress were given more attention later in her career, when she was hailed for her comic delivery and singing talents.

Her films:
"Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"
"The Outlaw"
"Gentlemen Marry Brunettes"

Her loves:
A pro football quarterback
A stage actor
A real estate broker

Dorothy Dandridge

Her lovely dark eyes, beauty marks and cool singing style made Dandridge a standout. She reached the pinnacle of stardom as the sultry seductress in a Hollywood musical and went on to become the first black performer ever nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.

Her films:
"Carmen Jones"
"Island in the Sun"
"Change of Heart"

Her loves:
A German director and producer
A famous tap dancer
A restaurant owner

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