FHM Votes Scarlett Johansson 'Sexiest Woman in the World'

In a poll conducted by FHM Magazine, readers have bestowed the title of "Sexiest Woman in the World" on Scarlett Johansson, the number one pick on the "Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World" list. Johansson, host of the Jan. 14th installment of Saturday Night Live was thrilled with the news.

"One of the best things for a woman to hear is that she is sexy. I'd like to thank FHM's readers for the huge compliment," said Johansson, as she was quoted by Ireland On-Line. Scarlett Johansson was placed ninth on last year's "Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World" list.

Scarlett Johansson knocked former "Sexiest Woman in the World", Angelina Jolie (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), down into second spot. Jolie is currently pregnant, expecting a baby with fiancé Brad Pitt. Third on the list is Fantastic Four and Into the Blue star Jessica Alba. Fourth Place belongs to pop star and reality TV star Jessica Simpson. Fifth place was Kiera Knightley, who recently portrayed bounty hunter Domino Harvey in Domino. Sixth place belongs to Halle Berry, who played Jinx in the James Bond movie, Die Another Day. Seventh place is Jenny McCarthy, host of The Jenny McCarthy Show and 1994 Playmate of the Year. Eighth place belongs to Maria Sharapova, the 18-year old Russian tennis phenom. Ninth place this year is Carmen Electra, who is married to former Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Dave Navarro. Rounding out the top ten is Desperate Housewives star Teri Hatcher.

Scott Gramling, FHM's editor in chief, was quoted by IndyStar.com as saying "It's remarkable how Scarlett Johansson has caught the attention of our readers. Her sultry voice and striking beauty certainly have a lot to do with that, but so does the confidence she exudes."

"She seems to be one of those women who would be equally at ease on the red carpet as she would just hanging out with the guys." This appeal no doubt endears her to readers of FHM Magazine.

Scarlett Johansson, 21, is a native New Yorker and has BAFTA Award nominations and awards, Golden Globe nominations, but no Academy Award nominations. Johansson, who worked alongside Ewan McGregor in The Island and Bill Murray in Lost in Translation, is on tap to make between 3 and 6 movies in 2006.

The "100 Sexiest Women in the World" (May) Edition of FHM Magazine goes on sale April 4th

[Additional Sources: Ireland On-Line, IndyStar.com]