If you see Shakira perform a mean belly dance on stage, the fact that she is only 4 feet 11 inches tall may not register. Colombian born, and with traces of Macedonian, her Lebanese grandmother has taught her well the Arabian Belly Dancing. Shakira matches her moves with her Grammy-winning voice. She lives up to the Arabic meaning of her name, “full of grace”.
Though an heiress to the Hilton hotel dynasty, Paris has made a mark for herself as a model, and later on as a businesswoman. Hilton becomes notoriously known for her sex tape scandal in 2003 but what could have been fatal has actually led to fame. Hilton, who is often photographed with her dog Tinkerbell, has become an actress, a singer and a fashion icon.
Heidi Montag started as best friends with Lauren Conrad in The Hills, the spin-off of popular teen reality tv series, Laguna Beach. Now, the friendship is over because Montag is suspected of spreading gossip about an alleged sex tape made by Conrad. Despite controversies surrounding her and her fiance, Spencer Pratt, Montag managed to release her singles “Higher” and “Fashion.” She also opened a clothing line named Heidiwood in April of 2008.
Italian-born actress Rose McGowan shocked the world with her engagement to goth rocker Marilyn Manson but charmed everyone with her role as Paige Matthews in the popular WB series. In May of 2008, McGowan attended the Women In Film Luncheon Honoring Ginnifer Goodwin. McGowan’s engagement to Mexican-American director Robert Rodriguez was made public in 2007.
As FHM’s “Sexiest Woman in the World” in 2007 and recurring feature in other sexiest lists, Jessica Alba has proven that she is not just a body. She is the winner of acting awards, such as the Saturn Award for Best Actress as the lead in television’s Dark Angel. Unfortunately, Alba is criticized for more recent acting. The dark-eyed beauty has other priorities however, that still makes her a winner: her hubby Cash Warren and their baby girl, Honor Marie.
Of Princess Diaries fame, charming young actress Anne Hathaway also starred in the modern Cinderella tale, Ella Enchanted. Although it is expected of the former New York soprano to continue taking on similar family-friendly roles, she later become more daring with her choices. The movies Havoc and Brokeback Mountain appear to be the beginning of a new image. Her step back to Get Smart is comic relief.
The minister’s daughter who used to sing gospel songs has grown up to be a sexy, talented singer named Jessica Simpson. When her marriage ended with 98 Degrees’ Nick Lachey, several romantic attachments follow the curvy blonde. Though considered to be less popular than Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, Simpson has made a name for herself with her own brand of music. She has also starred in movies such as The Dukes of Hazzard.
Pamela Anderson is primarily known for her sex symbol image. The Canadian beauty’s lifeguard role in Baywatch, publicized relationships and sex video scandal further solidify that image. Anderson tries new venues but they still touch on her sex appeal. In 2005, Anderson has starred in Comedy Central episodes and is featured with Hans Klok in a Las Vegas magic show in 2007. Beyond her Playmate looks, Anderson is a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
People love her as medical intern Dr. Izzy Stevens from the hit television series, Gray’s Anatomy and as the girl who got “knocked up”. She is reported to prefer starring in comedies but dislikes some of the “sexist” themes in the popular comedy where her character got pregnant after a one-night stand. Heigl has come a long way from family tragedies to her marriage to singer Josh Kelley on December 2007.
Making a strong leap from her role as Joey Potter in popular teen series Dawson’s Creek to a topless scene in the movie thriller The Gift, Katie Holmes is trying to abandon associations to the WB show. The move is not received well, however. Suddenly, Holmes emerges in a romantic relationship with movie icon, Tom Cruise. Now Mrs Cruise, Katie reinvents herself as a mature, fashionable young woman and mother to Suri.
