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What does Pirelli, a corporate tire company, have to do with gorgeous women? Aside from the pursuit of excellence, absolutely nothing. But that hasn't stopped the 47-year-old calendar from becoming one of the most prestigious credits a model can attain. Choosing nothing but the most exotic locations with the most highly acclaimed photographers, Pirelli has created an exclusive product that is not sold in stores, but that is specially delivered to clients as a corporate gift. The calendar celebrates the artistic element of the naked female form, drawing a wide array of models.
We have ranked the top 80 models ever to appear in the Pirelli calendar. Although we can't show the pictures themselves, we have provided links to them. And we suggest you wait until after work to check them out. Enjoy!
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80. eniko mihalik
Country: Hungary
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2)
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: When Enikő was younger, kids made fun of her by criticizing her thin figure, saying that she was physically ill. She's the one staring down at everybody now after appearing for over 50 designers, modeling for Victoria's Secret, and posing nude in the mud for Pirelli. Boom, roasted.
79. Jessica Miller
Country: United States
Years Featured: 2003, 2004
Nsfw Links: 2003, 2004
Photographers: Bruce Weber, Nick Knight
Complex Says: Talk about bursting onto the scene. Miller was discovered in 1999 and was in the Pirelli calendar only five years later. An attractive woman from Las Vegas will always be enticing to us.
78. Erika Christensen
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Link: 2002
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Who remembers Swimfan? You know, that movie where the really hot chick steals the top swimmer from his girlfriend and frames him for using steroids? Yeah, this is that girl. Not the worst stalker, huh? Erika began her professional career in 1997 on Leave it to Beaver, and most recently she has a prominent role in the new TV series Parenthood.
77. Dewi Driegen
Country: Netherlands
Year Featured: 2004
Nsfw Link: 2004
Photographer: Nick Knight
Complex Says: A quarter Indonesian, Dewi provides plenty of exotic flavor. Dewi means goddess in Javanese, so she was pretty much destined to be a model. Nick Knight's special touch provides the 2004 calendar with a bit of artistic sexuality.
76. Catherine McNeil
Country: Australia
Years Featured: 2008, 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2)
Photographers: Patrick Demarchelier and Terry Richardson
Complex Says: One of the few Australians on the list, Catherine has that piercing glare that makes you feel like she can and will do anything to you that she pleases. We're not mad about it.
75. Sophia Loren
Country: Italy
Year Featured: 2007
Nsfw Link: 2007
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Complex Says: Possibly one of the most amazing models on the list, Sophia was 71 years old when she posed in '07, and she still looks good. The illustrious actress was quoted as saying that she had never consider plastic surgery, which is extremely refreshing. Natural will forever be our preference.
74. Naomi Watts
Country: England
Year Featured: 2007
Nsfw Link: 2007
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin
Complex Says: Naomi has played major parts in The Ring, Mulholland Drive, and King Kong. Just watch this (not at work!) sensual scene from 21 Grams to see why she's on here.
73. Frankie Rayder
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2004
Nsfw Link: 2004
Photographer: Nick Knight
Complex Says: You know you've hit the big time when you're able to play yourself in a movie with Ben Stiller. Frankie was able to do just that in the hit comedy Zoolander. She's obviously stylin' if she's able to be in the same movie as Mugatu.
72. Mariana Weickert
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: Because of Mariana, we discovered a website called Wikifeet. We're definitely not into that kind of thing, and that almost ruined her shot at making our list, but she was too attractive not to include her.
71. Carmen Kass
Country: Estonia
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: Not only did Carmen beat out Gisele Bundchen in 2000 for the Model of the Year award, but she's also run for political office in the Estonian parliament, was president of the Estonian National Chess League, and started a loan company. Nothing gets us going more than intelligence.
70. Julia Stiles
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Link: 2002
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Julia Stiles is from the streets! Well, she was born in New York, and tried to adopt a hood hip-hop attitude in Save the Last Dance by grunting and learning how to pimp walk. All kidding aside, Julia is an extremely talented actress and has been featured in 10 Things I Hate About You, the Bourne series, and Dexter.
69. Euginia Volodina
Country: Russia
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Links: 2005 (1), 2005 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: When we found out that Eugenia dated Mickey Rourke, it didn't exactly help her cause in our rankings. But we decided to give her a pass this time.
68. Liberty Ross
Country: England
Year Featured: 2004
Nsfw Link: 2004
Photographer: Nick Knight
Complex Says: Photographer Corinne Day, the same shooter who made Kate Moss a modeling superstar, was the first to discover Liberty. Remember, every man has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
67. Du Juan
Country: China
Year Featured: 2008
Nsfw Links: 2008 (1), 2008 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Born with a ballerina build, Du said she was the tallest girl in her school, even towering over most of the boys. We doubt that this shy beauty was using her size to bully anybody for lunch money.
66. Erin Wasson
Country: United States
Years Featured: 2005, 2011
Nsfw Link: 2005, 2011
Photographers: Patrick Demarchelier, Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: This was an easy pick. Justin Timberlake has used Erin in a series of short films for his clothing line. If JT chose her, there's no doubt she's on our list.
65. Anja Rubik
Country: Poland
Year Featured: 2011
Nsfw Links: 2011 (1), 2011 (2)
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: Anja was born in Poland but has lived all over the world, including in Greece, Canada, South Africa, and New York. She's so attractive that somebody put a montage of her to the song "Sex Bomb!"
64. Marloes Horst
Country: Netherlands
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2)
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: When we see that Marloes has appeared in an editorial called Dazed and Confused, we can't help but smirk regardless of what it's actually about.
63. Filippa Hamilton
Country: France
Years Featured: 2003, 2005
Nsfw Links: 2003, 2005
Photographer: Bruce Weber, Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: How ridiculous is the modeling industry? Let's just say that Ralph Lauren fired Hamilton for not meeting contract requirements. In other words, her 120-pound frame was too big. Even worse, Ralph Lauren used her photo and retouched it to make her even skinnier. Great example you're setting, Ralph. Well done.
62. Kristina Semenovskaia
Country: Russia
Year Featured: 1997
Nsfw Link: 1997
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: We're going to refer you straight to the video evidence for Kristina.
61. Karen Alexander
Country: United States
Year Featured: 1994
Nsfw Link: 1994
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: If we were to describe Karen Alexander in one word, we'd have to choose "elegant." She just exudes class, something every magazine wants on its cover. Alexander was one of the first 50 people on People's original list of most beautiful people. Here's a little knowledge she dropped: When she was pregnant, she described herself as feeling ugly and beastly up to that point in her life. With a baby on the way, she felt beautiful for the first time.
60. Georgina Grenville
Country: South Africa
Year Featured: 1998
Nsfw Link: 1998
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: We could never relate to a lot of these women due to their high status or the fancy products they promote. Not with Georgina. She has done advertising for Target. Honestly, who doesn't shop at Target every now and again?
59. Helena Christensen
Country: Denmark
Year Featured: 1994
Nsfw Link: 1994
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: According to IMDB, Gianni Versace said that Helena had "the most beautiful body in the world." So that's kind of game over for everybody else, isn't it?
58. Julia Stegner
Country: Germany
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Links: 2005 (1), 2005 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: How could we not include a girl that Tweets about pigeons having sex in New York City?
57. Sienna Miller
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2003
Nsfw Link: 2003
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Unlike many of these models, whose IMDB entries list only "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" (we didn't realize that qualifies you as an actress), Sienna has played major roles in movies like Alfie and G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra.
56. Laetitia Casta
Country: France
Years Featured: 1999, 2000
Nsfw Link: 1999 (1), 1999 (2), 2000
Photographer: Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz
Complex Says: Not only did Laetitia get to participate in the calendar two years in a row, but the second time around was the millennium calendar shot by one of the most famous female photogs ever.
55. Brandi Quinones
Country: United States
Year Featured: 1997
Nsfw Link: 1997
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: While many of these models have been featured in both Sports Illustrated and Pirelli, Brandi holds the honor of posing for both in the same year.
54. Ana Claudia Michels
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: At one point, Ana proclaimed herself to be Gisele Bundchen's most devoted fan. Coincidentally, we happen to be Ana's biggest fan.
53. Isabeli Fontana
Country: Brazil
Years Featured: 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011
Nsfw Links: 2003, 2005, 2009, 2011
Photographers: Bruce Weber, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Beard, Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: We can't read a single thing on her Twitter account, but when she's posting pictures with Alessandra Ambrosio, that's really not of concern.
52. Natalia Vodianova
Country: Russia
Years Featured: 2003, 2004, 2006
Nsfw Link: 2003, 2004, 2006(1), 2006(2)
Photographers: Bruce Weber, Nick Knight, Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: At age 15, Natalia was running a fruit stall. With the help of a modeling academy, her stock shot sky high, and a few years later she was the face of a Gucci fragrance.
51. Milla Jovovich
Country: Ukraine
Year Featured: 1998
Nsfw Link: 1998
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: There's so much to say about Milla. But every time we look at her eyes, we just freeze up. She has the kind of look that follows you everywhere you move. A look that can perfectly read every emotion on your face. A look that knows exactly what you're up to. There's a reason she is the fierce face of the Resident Evil movies. Few people can shift from badass to delicate model like Milla can.
50. Rachael Leigh Cook
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Link: 2002
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Rachael Leigh Cook's hair style changes more often than Lady Gaga's outfits. The best part is that she looks good no matter what. Blonde, brunette, short, spiked, long--it doesn't matter. Cook originally got started doing public service announcements and advertisements. She even had her face on the boxes of Milk-Bones! She got her big break in the movie, She's All That, acting next to Freddie Prinze Jr.
49. Rachel Roberts
Country: Canada
Year Featured: 1998
Nsfw Link: 1998
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Rachel Roberts has been active on the silver screen as of late, appearing on Ugly Betty, Entourage, Numb3rs, Flash Forward, and now alongside Justin Timberlake in In Time. She's actually not a terrible actress, like many model-turned-actresses. So we give her props.
48. Christy Turlington
Country: United States
Year Featured: 1995
Nsfw Links: 1995 (1), 1995 (2)
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: Christy is one of the cutest girls we have ever seen.
47. Daisy Lowe
Country: England
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Link: 2010
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: Believe it or not, even this woman thinks that she's too big at times. We'd like to respectfully disagree by placing her on our hotties list. Lowe not only models, but DJs, designs, and cooks. Sounds like our kind of girl!
46. Amy Smart
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Link: 2002
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Under absolutely no circumstance would we want to be Just Friends with Amy Smart. But after seeing what she was capable of in Rat Race, we're not entirely sure we'd want to date her either. Really, it doesn't matter what we are to her. We just want continue staring at her adorable figure.
45. Brittany Murphy
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Links: 2002(1), 2002(2)
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Brittany Murphy was one of those girls who had a contagious smile and laugh. It's impossible to look at her smile and not be happy. Unfortunately, the actress known for her roles in Clueless, 8 Mile, and Uptown Girls passed away at age 32 two years ago.
44. Ines Sastre
Country: Spain
Years Featured: 1997
Nsfw Links: 1997 (1), 1997 (2)
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: It's funny to think that something as small as a fast food commercial can spark a career, but that was the case with Inés. It's also interesting that she refused a modeling contract with Elite at one point to finish her degree at the Sorbonne. In addition to modeling and acting, Inés is a UNICEF ambassador.
43. Angela Lindvall
Country: United States
Years Featured: 1999, 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographers: Herb Ritts, Mario Testino
Complex Says: Angela has separated herself from the modeling herd by founding The Collage Foundation, a non-profit meant to inform and help spread environmental awareness. In 2007, she helped run the first green fashion show at the Natural History Museum in New York.
42. Carolyn Murphy
Country: United States
Years Featured: 1998, 1999
Nsfw Links: 1998, 1999
Photographers: Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts
Complex Says: In 1999, Vogue named Murphy one of the "Models of the Millenium." We concur!
41. Iman Abdulmajid
Country: Somalia
Year Featured: 1985
Nsfw Link: 1985
Photographer: Norman Parkinson
Complex Says: When you've been called your native country's most famous export, it's safe to say that you are one of the hottest people ever. The Washington Post described Iman's impact as changing fashion into entertainment and models into personalities.
40. Heidi Klum
Country: Germany
Year Featured: 2003
Nsfw Link: 2003
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Heidi Klum has modeled, acted, written books, hosted shows, launched shoe collections, and been made into a superhero. She is easily one of the most famous models on this list. While that didn't make her shoot up the rankings, it does mean that you can play with a puzzle of her face.
39. Bridget Hall
Country: United States
Years Featured: 1999, 2003
Nsfw Links: 1999, 2003
Photographers: Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber
Complex Says: When you look at Bridget's IMDB, she is always the same character: Herself. That should tell you something right there. Nobody wants her to act like anybody else, because she is great just the way she is. Apparently, she's a bit on the wild side considering she's tried 'shrooms, coke, and acid.
38. Lisa Seiffert
Country: Australia
Year Featured: 2003
Nsfw Link: 2003
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: There's something indescribably hot about the Aussies. All models have their quirks, though. Lisa's is that she enjoys staying in bed with her cats drinking rose and watching antiques roadshow. Best cat lady ever.
37. Karolina Kurkova
Country: Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
Years Featured: 2003, 2004
Nsfw Links: 2003, 2004
Photographers: Bruce Weber, Nick Knight
Complex Says: At 18 years old, Karolina was named "Model of the Year" at VH1/Vogue's Fashion Awards. In one of the strangest advertising moves for one of these models, Karolina gave Dell a major boost by becoming a spokesmodel for the computer company.
36. Aurelie Claudel
Country: France
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: Though Ricky Martin looks creepy in his "Private Emotion" video, you get to see Aurélie lookin' good under a sprinkler. Ricky's selection of women is a bit tainted, but we give him two thumbs up on his choice for that video.
35. Kiara Kabukuru
Country: Uganda
Year Featured: 1998
Nsfw Link: 1998
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Being a strong and self-sufficient woman is extremely attractive. Growing up in Uganda, Kiara was forced to develop a thick skin, dealing with civil unrest and an extended separation from her parents. A church in Los Angeles saved her, and she went on to become the face of CoverGirl.
34. Valentina Zelyaeva
Country: Russia
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Links: 2005 (1), 2005 (2), 2005 (3)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Valentina started out a shy one before attending modeling school to learn how to work the cameras and wow the crowds. Now, she's sitting pretty on Forbes' money list, and has become one of the biggest models to ever come out of Russia.
33. Caroline Trentini
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2008
Nsfw Link: 2008
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Caroline began modeling at the young age of 13. She has been seen in Vogue and in the Victoria's Secret fashion show.
32. Doutzen Kroes
Country: Netherlands
Year Featured: 2008
Nsfw Links: 2008 (1), 2008 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Victoria's Secret has one thing right: This bombshell is definitely an angel. In 2010, Kroes was fifth on Forbes' model money list, and she has her killer curves to thank for it. Before she began modeling, her dream was to become a professional speed skater.
31. Elisa Sednaoui
Country: Italy
Year Featured: 2011
Nsfw Link: 2011
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: Elisa might grab your attention, but it's often for reasons other than the objects she is modeling. Elisa likes to keep things simple, preferring little makeup and no extravagant accessories. Ladies, take note.
30. Noemie Lenoir
Country: France
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: Though she's been in some not-so-great news as of late, Noémie is a pure beauty that was, and still is, well deserving of her spot in the Pirelli calendar. She is also a big horse rider, and you know what Drake says women who ride equestrian.
29. Farnanda Tavares
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2001
Nsfw Link: 2001
Photographer: Mario Testino
Complex Says: Here's a question to ponder for even the most bashful people: If somebody wanted to pay you $1 million to pose nude, would you? That's what Fernanda did when fragrance company Guerlain came calling. She also takes a different view on fashion from an animal rights perspective, doing ads for PETA to help fight cruelty of animals.
28. Bianca Balti
Country: Italy
Year Featured: 2011
Nsfw Links: 2011 (1), 2011 (2)
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: In 2003, Elite Model Management rejected Bianca. We don't know what they were smoking that day, but company execs surely regretted that decision. Bianca has gone on to cover numerous magazines, pose for Playboy, and become the face of Missoni.
27. Natasha Poly
Country: Russia
Year Featured: 2011
Nsfw Link: 2011
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: Don't try to tell a model that she has it easy. Natasha did 250 shows over a span of two years before becoming a major spokesmodel for Calvin Klein.
26. Abbey Lee Kershaw
Country: Australia
Years Featured: 2010, 2011
Nsfw Links: 2010, 2011
Photographers: Terry Richardson, Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: Abbey is one tough cookie. During the Summer of 2009, she fought through knee pain to continue her campaigns. When she returned home, she found out she had multiple torn ligaments and had to have them removed. In an interview with W Magazine, she revealed that her favorite place to shop is the Salvation Army, and her favorite body parts are...her hands! Sorry, Abbey, we'll agree to disagree on that one.
25. Michelle Buswell
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Link: 2005
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: It's obvious to see why agencies from New York, London, Madrid, and Paris have all wanted Michelle to model for them. After playing flute in the high school band and studying nursing for two years in college, this Florida-born beauty was discovered while staying at a hotel where a modeling convention was taking place. Maybe everything really does happen for a reason.
24. Gisele Bundchen
Country: Brazil
Years Featured: 2001, 2006
Nsfw Links: 2001, 2006 (1), 2006 (2), 2006 (3)
Photographers: Mario Testino, Mert Alas, Marcus Piggot
Complex Says: No matter how much we make fun of Tom Brady, we all know deep down inside that we secretly want to be him. Mainly so we can go home to Gisele at the end of every day. Considering that she inked a $25 million contract with Victoria's Secret, making her the highest-paid model on the planet, it's not like she's a trophy wife, either.
23. Kate Moss
Country: England
Years Featured: 1994, 2006, 2012
Nsfw Links: 1994, 2006, 2012
Photographers: Herb Ritts, Mert Alas, Marcus Piggot
Complex Says: Kate Moss is a vet in this Pirelli game, and in the modeling scene in general. She was discovered in 1988 and shot her first cover in 1990. She was once engaged to Johnny Depp, but that didn't work out. On her journey to becoming one of the highest-paid models in the world, she opened up her own shop in New York, and she continues to set the bar for opening and closing shows.
22. Monica Bellucci
Country: Italy
Year Featured: 1997
Nsfw Link: 1997 (1), 1997 (2)
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: Modeling started out as a way to pay law school bills for Monica. After she started to spend more time in the scene, she figured out that she could make a ton of money and see the world simply by being her gorgeous self. Soon enough, after doing campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana and Revlon, she set her sights on acting. Still going full steam ahead today, she has appeared in the Matrix movies, Passion of the Christ (as Mary Magdalen), and Shoot 'em Up.
21. Shirley Mallmann
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 1999
Nsfw Link: 1999
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: Yet another Brazilian. Shirley has appeared in more advertisements than we can count. She won E! Celebrity of the Year in 1999 and was featured in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue in 2001. She got her start working in a shoe factory until she was 18.
20. Navia Nguyen
Country: Vietnam
Year Featured: 1996
Nsfw Link: 1996
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: Nguyen was the first Asian model to appear in Pirelli's calendar, and she made an enormous impact on the international modeling scene with her unique look. Simply spotted while walking in New York, Nguyen never planned on modeling, especially when she didn't see Asians as model material. Years later, she was named one of People's "50 Most Beautiful People."
19. Chandra North
Country: United States
Year Featured: 1999
Nsfw Link: 1999
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: Chandra originally left her home in Texas to move to New York to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballerina. When she saw an opportunity in modeling, she moved to Paris, but came back after a not-so-successful visit. Staying persistent, she finally hit the big time in Sports Illustrated and for Victoria's Secret.
18. Daria Werbowy
Country: Poland
Year Featured: 2011
Nsfw Link: 2011
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Complex Says: Even after doing numerous shows, being on tons of magazine covers and advertising multiple products, Daria still describes the feeling of seeing herself as an out-of-body experience. It's okay, Daria, we're pretty shell-shocked when we see your body as well.
17. Bridget Moynahan
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2002
Nsfw Link: 2002
Photographer: Peter Lindbergh
Complex Says: We don't expect you to know Bridget from Sex and the City. Or from Coyote Ugly. So we'll remind you that she's Tom Brady's ex. As a kid, Bridget actually skipped drama to focus on soccer. But when you look like her, you're going to get noticed regardless of what you're doing.
16. Naomi Campbell
Country: England
Years Featured: 1987, 1995, 2005
Nsfw Links: 1995, 2005 (1), 2005 (2)
Photographers: Terence Donovan, Richard Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Naomi is one of the best known people on this list. She has been modeling for an incredible 25 years, and hasn't lost a step (probably a shoe or two, though). She has appeared in music videos for Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Prince, to name a few. If there is some sort of modeling guidebook, Naomi's definitely written a major portion.
15. Yamila Diaz
Country: Argentina
Year Featured: 2003
Nsfw Links: 2003 (1), 2003 (2), 2003 (3)
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Saying so many of these girls are exotic gets old and cliche. But it's true! There's something about the women from South America that captures us in such a mesmerizing manner that we can't look away. Yamila was discovered while studying economics in Buenos Aires, and eventually went on to be the first South American spokesmodel for CoverGirl.
14. Cindy Crawford
Country: United States
Year Featured: 1994
Nsfw Link: 1994
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: Many of these people model for other companies, but Cindy doesn't play that game. She's more than a model; she's a brand herself. Cindy has her own home line and her own style line with JCPenny. And she is a huge fitness advocate. Before she got into modeling, her first jobs included babysitting (commence daydreaming) and working in the Illinois cornfields.
13. Tatiana Zavialova
Country: Kazakhstan
Year Featured: 1997
Nsfw Link: 1997
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Complex Says: Yes, she's from Kazakhstan. We don't know for sure, but we doubt she knows Sacha Baron Cohen. Tatiana has modeled sunglasses, jeans, skincare, and just about everything else.
12. Marija Vujovic
Country: Montenegro
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Links: 2005 (1), 2005 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: Finally somebody not born in Brazil or Italy. Despite becoming a talented pianist after seven years of lessons, Marija used a modeling contest at age 18 to vault her into a modeling contract. She found it a great honor to be chosen for the Pirelli calendar the same year as Naomi Campbell and Adriana Lima.
11. Liliane Ferrarezi
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Link: 2005
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: All we need to say is that Liliane has won the Brazilian segment of the Supermodel of the World awards. Additionally, we might say: "Excuse me, I'm the Supermodel of the World winner. I'll take that G6 to New Zealand, then fly in a helicopter to the top of a mountain from there, be fed nothing but fresh food from a top chef everyday, and have top musicians hold release parties at my mansion. Thanks."
10. Gracie Carvalho
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Link: 2010
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: Gracie (what a cute name) is pretty new to the scene. She was born in 1990, so she started doing big things only in the past five years. New or not, she has made a big impact on the modeling scene, working with Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Allure, Elle, and Vogue. If you don't like what you see here, you better check yourself.
9. Penelope Cruz
Country: Spain
Year Featured: 2007
Nsfw Links: 2007 (1), 2007 (2), 2007 (3), 2007 (4)
Photographers: Inez van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin
Complex Says: Born to a merchant and a hairdresser, Cruz studied ballet and jazz before bursting onto the big screen. Cruz has won nine Goya Awards (Spanish Academy Awards). Most known for movies like Blow and Vanilla Sky, the sultry Spanish actress last ventured into the world of Pirates by joining Johnny Depp once again in the Disney series.
8. elsa benitez
Country: Mexico
Year Featured: 1999
Nsfw Link: 1999
Photographer: Herb Ritts
Complex Says: It seems like this is the trend: Sports Illustrated to Marie Claire or Vogue to Victoria's Secret to Pirelli. Elsa got her start in Mexico before moving on to bigger things in the U.S. and Europe. One of her biggest achievements came in 2001, when she took over Sports Illustrated's swimsuit cover. No question she was in.
7. Jennifer Lopez
Country: United States
Year Featured: 2006
Nsfw Links: 2006 (1), 2006 (2)
Photographers: Mert Alas, Marcus Piggot
Complex Says: As you all know, Jennifer Lopez is most known for her awesome Fiat commercials. Wait, is that right? We think she sings too, so maybe you know her for that. J.Lo and her beautiful backside exploded after her singing career, giving her the opportunities to act and create her own fashion line. Even as she has gotten older, she's become more attractive. People magazine recognized that this year on its list of the most beautiful people.
6. Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Country: England
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2), 2010 (3)
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: If you're a Complex follower, you already know how we feel about this woman.
5. Emanuela de Paula
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2009
Nsfw Link: 2009
Photographer: Peter Beard
Complex Says: Forbes estimated that Emanuela was earning $2.5 million a year BEFORE signing with Victoria's Secret.
4. Ana Beatriz Barros
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2), 2010 (3)
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: We're kind of thinking that Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret might just want to build a new headquarters in Brazil. It doesn't make any sense to look anywhere else. The facts that Alessandra Ambrosio is Ana's best friend and she's worked with Jay-Z for Rocawear instantly give her major points. Not that she really needs any...
3. Miranda Kerr
Country: Australia
Year Featured: 2010
Nsfw Links: 2010 (1), 2010 (2), 2010 (3), 2010 (4)
Photographer: Terry Richardson
Complex Says: There are different kinds of sexy, and Miranda Kerr has being sexy in a cute way on lock. Additionally, modeling was actually second to her schooling. She was first noticed back in 1997, but she finished high school and studied nutrition and health psychology at the Academy of Natural living before getting paid to take her clothes off. Born and raised in Australia, Kerr is now one of the biggest Victoria's Secret models. She is the founder of an organic skincare line. And she has released her book, "Treasure Yourself."
2. Alessandra Ambrosio
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2003
Nsfw Links: 2003 (1), 2003 (2)
Photographer: Bruce Weber
Complex Says: Another Victoria's Secret model? How shocking! Ambrosio has been a spokeswoman for VS for more than 10 years and was the first to head the "Pink" line when it debuted in 1999. She has appeared in shows like Entourage, Gossip Girl, and How I Met Your Mother. She is also an ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
1. Adriana Lima
Country: Brazil
Year Featured: 2005
Nsfw Links: 2005 (1), 2005 (2)
Photographer: Patrick Demarchelier
Complex Says: There was absolutely no doubt in our minds who would be the top pick on our list. Adriana has it all: the body, the eyes, the exotic element. The "Voluptuous Virgin" keeps strict Christian values, and she waited for marriage for her first time. She has topped just about every list of beautiful people, and we had no problem following suit. Now back after having a child, she's picked up right where she left off and is once again dominating the runway.