For ten years, Maxim magazine has published a list of what they consider the most beautiful 100 women in the world. Stirring much controversy, the list is mostly populated by Caucasian celebrities with significantly less representation by those of other ethnic backgrounds.
These "most beautiful women alive" lists stir a lot of controversy and evoke debate on everything from racism to body size. Nevertheless, these showbiz celeb lists reinforce and perpetuate age old norms of physical beauty which often anoint Caucasian females as the ultimate standard bearers of what a beautiful woman should look like.
In any case, our gallery showcases ten of the Maxim’s 100 most beautiful women in the world. In order of Maxim hotness they are:
1. American actress Olivia Wilde
2. American actress Megan Fox
3. Israeli model and "it" girl Bar Rafaeli
4. Canadian actress and model Malim Akerman
5. American actress Mila Kunis
6. Amer. actress Eliza Dushku
7. Brazilian uber model Adriana Lima
8. Barbadian pop singer Rihanna
9. Panama-born Amer. actress Jordana Brewster
10. Amer. actress Jennifer Love Hewitt
Controversial ‘Hot' Lists
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Trend Themes
1. Diverse Representation in Beauty Lists - A trend towards creating beauty lists that showcase celebrities from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities to challenge age-old beauty norms.
2. Body Positivity in Beauty Lists - A trend towards creating beauty lists that prioritize body positivity and inclusivity, and aim to celebrate all body types.
3. Crowd-sourced Beauty Lists - A trend towards crowd-sourced beauty lists that provide opportunities for the public to nominate and vote for their favorite celebrities, challenging traditional authority in curating beauty standards.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Publishing - Opportunities for media and publishing companies to create inclusive beauty lists that reflect diverse beauty standards.
2. Fashion and Beauty - Opportunities for fashion and beauty companies to embrace body positivity in their marketing and promotional campaigns, empowering consumers to feel confident in their own skin.
3. Technology - Opportunities for technology companies to pioneer platforms that support crowd-sourced beauty lists and challenge traditional authority in curating beauty standards.