Courtney Cox Arquette (Alabama)
Sweet Home Alabama! Courtney Cox-Arquette, one of the hottest Southern Belles around, was born in Montgomery, Alabama. Courtney, best known for her role as Monica Gellar on Friends, has starred in both television and moves. While starring in the Scream franchise, Courtney met and marred co-star, David Arquette. The couple has one daughter, Coco. Coco’s name was inspired by Courtney’s childhood nickname.
Holly Madison (Alaska)Born in Oregon, Holly Madison calls Prince of Wales Island, Alaska home! After 2 years at Portland State University, Holly moved to Los Angeles and attended Loyola Marymount University. To afford tuition, Holly worked at Hooters and competed in Hawaiian Tropic contests. While working at Hooters, Holly was invited to The Playboy Mansion. After a year of “visits” Holly was invited to move into the mansion and quickly began dating “Playboy” Hugh Heffner. In 2002, Holly became Hugh’s #1 Girl, actually sharing a bedroom with Hugh. In 2005 Holly began filming the Reality TV Show, Girls Next Door, starring herself and 2 of Hugh’s other top girlfriends, Kendra Wilkinson and Bridget Marquardt. In 2008, Holly broke-up with the Playboy mogul and has since ended a relationship with Criss Angel. Holly gives new meaning to her states nickname, The Last Frontier!
Michelle Branch (Arizona) Born in the Grand Canyon State, Michelle Branch grew-up in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Named for the Beatles hit, Michelle, she spent much of her childhood extremely interested in music, composing her first song at age 8. After some pop music sucess, Michelle formed a country music group, The Wreckers and has had some success in that genre.
Amy Lee (Arkansas) As the lead singer of tthe band Evanescence, Amy Lee made her mark on the music industry by successfully leading a rock band to superstardom, Amy lived several places growing up but spent most of her time in Arkansas. Growing up in the “Natural State” Amy is a classically trained pianist and composed her first pieces of music by age 11. With her musical influences ranging from Mozart to Björk it’s no wonder why Amy has such a unique sound.
Jessica Alba (California)Don’t you wish you date a California girl? Well, if they are all half has hot as Jessica Alba then I’m sure the answer is YES! Born and raised in the Golden State, Jessica, overcame a childhood filled with multiple medical crisis to become FHMs #1 Most Desirable Women of 2007! Shortly after giving birth to her first daughter, Honor Marie, Jessica bounced back to her amazing body and has spent a lot of time working with various children’s charities.
Heidi Montag (Colorado) Heidi Montag isn’t just a pretty face! Heidi is a budding songstress and fashion designer. After her high school graduation, Heidi left her hometown in Colorado to attend Academy of Art University in San Francisco. During her freshman orientation, Heidi met Lauren Conrad, who was then filming for the MTV reality series Laguna Beach. When LC was offered her own series, entitled The Hills, Heidi was also cast. Since The Hills began, Heidi met and married co-star Spencer Pratt. Heidi has stayed true to her roots from the Colorful state, making every moment a “colorful” event for MTV to film!
Katherine Heigl (Connecticut)Born in the Nation’s Capital, Katherine was raised in New Canaan, Connecticut. At age 9, one of Katherine’s aunts submitted some photos of her to several modeling agencies. Within a few weeks, Katherine was signed and began earning a living for modeling campaigns. Several commercial ads followed as well as some small television parts. During her sophomore year of High School, Katherine and her mother moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Leaving the Constitution state proved to be a great move for Katherine, landing her first movie role in Steven Segal’s Under Siege 2. In 2005, Katherine snagged the role of her life as “Izzie” on the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. Since that role, Katherine has had several successful movies and is currently in contract talks with ABC to return to Grey’s.
Elizabeth Shue (Delaware) Even though she grew-up in New Jersey, Elizabeth Shue was born and is claimed by the First State, Delaware! Starring in several classics, like The Karate Kid, Cocktail and Leaving Las Vegas, Elizabeth has cemented her place in movie history. A graduate of Harvard University and the daughter of a bank executive and lawyer, Elizabeth manages to have both brains and beauty. At age 45 and a mom of 3, Elizabeth still looks amazing!
Eva Mendes (Florida) Even though she was raised in California, Eva Mendes was born in Miami, Florida and ranks as our Sunshine State entry for this list! Born the daughter of Cuban immigrants her parents sacrificed so that Eva and her siblings could have a life in the United States. Growing up Eva was teased because of her buck teeth - somehow I’m sure those people are kicking themselves now! After 2 consecutive years in the Top 5 of Askmen.coms 99 Most Desirable Women, Playboy and Maxim, Eva has cemented her place as one of the hottest women on the planet.
AnnaLynne McCord (Georgia) Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia this “Peach” was home-schooled and had graduated High School by age 15! Annalynne then began modeling and landed her first major role for Estee Lauder. Annalynne’s breakthrough role came during the 5th season of the FX drama, Nip/Tuck. Shortly after that run she was offered a supporting role on the CW’s revival of 90210. Annalynne was awarded the Hollywood Life Young Hollywood Superstar of Tomorrow award in 2009. She works diligently for several charities.
Nicole Scherzinger (Hawaii) Born in the Aloha State, Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger spent her early years in the islands. At age 6, Nicole moved with her mother to a farm around Louisville, Kentucky. She spent her teenage years competing in singing competitions. Making her singing debut, Nicole was part of Eden’s Crush. After the group split-up Nicole landed the role in the Pussycat Dolls. She says that the group caught her eye because of her ties to the musical Chicago (She played the role of Velma in College).
Torrie Wilson (Idaho) Born in Boise, Idaho, Torrie Wilson of WWE fame, is the “Gem” of the state! Torrie rose to fame when she landed on the WWE scene in 1998. Torrie has been on FHMs Hottest lists and posed for Playboy on 2 different occasions. The blonde bombshell retired from wrestling in 2008, but says she still hits the gym up to 2 hours per day to keep her body in amazing shape.
Denise Richards (Illinois) Born in Downers Grove, Illinois (one of the worst city names ever?) Denise Richards hails from the Prairie State. Denise has had a rocky career including being named the “Worst Bond Girl of All-time”. What’s brought her the most fame has been her 4-year marriage to actor Charlie Sheen. The rough marriage produced 2 daughters. Their high-profile divorce, in which Denise alleged all sorts of things against Charlie, spawned a heated custody battle. Denise is currently filming a reality TV show for E! entitled, Denise Richards: It’s Complicated.
Jenna Fischer (Indiana) Don’t you wish this Hoosier worked in your Office? Hot, funny, and very girl next door, Jenna Fischer has given new meaning to the role of a receptionist. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Jenna did move to St. Louis as a child but claims her Indiana roots!
Michelle Monaghan (Iowa) Michelle Monaghan was born and raised in Winthrop, Iowa. This Hawkeye grew-up the daughter of a daycare operator and a factory worker. Michelle spent several years as an international model, traveling around the world. She dropped out of college, just one semester short of her Journalism degree to pursue acting. Best known for her roles in Mission Impossible III and Eagle Eye, Michelle is currently playing her most challenging role, new mom to baby girl Willow.
Martina McBride (Kansas) Raised in the TINY town of Sharon, Kansas, Country star Martina McBride is the small-town dream come true! Growing up singing for about 200 people, the ENTIRE population of her town, Martina learned to sing like Pat Benatar and Bonnie Raitt! After one semester of college in the Sunflower state, Martina dropped out and began renting some production space from a producer named John McBride. They were married in 1989 and have 3 daughters. Martina at 42 is still one of the most beautiful women in the business!
Ashley Judd (Kentucky) Even though she was born in California, Ashley Judd represents the Bluegrass in so many ways! Named after the town of Ashland, Kentucky and a graduate of the University of Kentucky, Ashley is one of the Commonwealth’s biggest supporters. From November to March, you can find Ms. Judd at several UK Men’s basketball games cheering on her Cats. Ashley isn’t just a face in the crowd either, she can rattle off basketball stats with the best of them - appearing on ESPN’s College Gameday program and broadcasts during the game. Ashley’s passion carries over to her personal life as well, working with many humanitarian and political charities. Ashley is a Global Ambassador for YouthAids and travels frequently in support of AIDS research.
Britney Spears (Louisiana)One of the most famous women in the world, Miss Britney Spears hails from Kentwood, Louisiana! A proud native of the Pelican State, Britney still calls Louisiana home. With her sons, Britney spends a lot of time at her family retreat near Kentwood. What can you say about Britney that hasn’t already been said? Her great body and beautiful smile helped launched her career, which has been filled with lots of ups and downs. After a short marriage to a back-up dancer, Kevin Federline, produced 2 sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, Britney appeared to be spinning out of control. In February 2008, Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, was granted control of Britney’s estate and seems to have helped his daughter regain control of her life. Selling over 80 Million albums world-wide Britney has set new standards for female pop-stars, racking up record after record and Top 10 Hits.
Anna Kendrick (Maine) Hailing from the Pine Tree State, Anna Kendrick became a household name when she landed a coveted role in the phenomenon movie Twilight. Anna is also slated to appear in the New Moon sequel.
Stacey Keibler (Maryland) This All-American girl hails from the Old Line State of Maryland. Stacey Keibler, born and raised in Baltimore, rose to fame when she landed a role in the WCW. Eventually moving to the WWE, Stacey Keibler became a star during the second season of the reality TV show, Dancing With the Stars. After her retirement from wrestling in 2006, Stacey has made several appearances on television shows but is currently laying low in the California sun!
Eliza Dushku (Massachusetts) Born in Watertown, Massachusetts, Eliza Dushku was born into a family of educators. Her father a teacher and administrator in the Boston Public School district and her mother a professor at Suffolk University in Boston, divorced when she was an infant. The “Dollhouse” star has come along way since her Bring It On Days, founding her own production company, Boston Diva, which co-produces her current TV show. This 28-year old of Albanian descent is one of the hottest stars on TV leaving many fans just wanting more. Always reminding her of her roots, her LOVE of the Boston Red Sox, Eliza tries to catch as many games each season as possible!
Kristen Bell (Michigan) Born and raised in a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, Kristen landed her break-through part on Veroncia Mars. After a 3-year run, Kristen joined the NBC sci-fi hit Heroes. Kristen is a self-proclaimed Sci-Fi junkie! This Star Wars junkie is involved in animal rescue and Humane Society projects. Kristen is also a big fan of the Detroit RedWings. Pretty sure she’s still realing then from the upset in the Stanley Cup Finals this year (Her beloved Red Wings were beat at HOME in Game 7 against rival Pittsburgh Penguins).
Winona Ryder (Minnesota) Although she spent much of her childhood on a 300-acre commune near Mendicino County, California, Winona hails from the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Named after the town near her birthplace, Winona, Minnesota, Ms. Ryder has been her own version of the E! True Hollywood story. Going from a bullied child, who had to be home-schooled, to the top of her game dating Johhny Depp, to stealing from Sax Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, Winona has done it all! In 1993, Winona became involved with the Polly Klaas kidnapping case, Polly was from Petaluma, Winona’s hometown. She offered a $200,000 reward for the safe return of Polly. The little girl was 12 years old when she died and the actress dedicated her work in Little Women to Polly’s memory.
Faith Hill: MississippiRaised in the tiny town of Star, Mississippi, and now one of the hottest MILFs around, Faith Hill is a solid country-girl. Faith has sold over 10 million albums, taken home Grammy Awards, ACM/CMA awards and even made her film debut along-side Nicole Kidman in The Stepford Wives remake. Returning to her roots in the Magnolia state, Faith Hill and her husband Tim McGraw formed The Neighbor’s Keeper Foundation. Their foundation was established following Hurricane Katrina and continues to provide relief to victims in the Gulf Coast region.
Sheryl Crow (Missouri) Born, raised, and educated in the “Show me State” Sheryl Crow actually started her career teaching elementary school music to what must have been some supremely lucky children. A breast-cancer survivor and a single-mom, Sheryl makes everything look easy.
Michelle Williams (Montana)Montana is called ‘The Treasure State’, and with gems like Michelle Williams, it’s no wonder why. This actress caught the acting bug young, when she and her family moved to San Diego at the age of 9. Williams is most notable for her marriage to Heath Ledger and her roles in Dawson’s Creek and Brokeback Mountain, a movie for which she received an Academy Award Nomination.
Gabrielle Union (Nebraska)I’m not exactly sure what a Nebraska “Corn Husker” is, but if it looks like Gabrielle Union, then I’m in! This actress got her start playing a rough and tumble LA cheerleader in the teen hit, ‘Bring It On’, but she grew up a country girl. Born and bred in Omaha, Nebraska, Gabrielle is used to being in the spotlight and is notorious for her bad-girl persona.
Jenna Jameson (Nevada)Jenna hails from the “Silver State” capital of Las Vegas, and luckily for millions around the world, what happened with Jenna in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas. Jameson is probably the world’s most famous porn star. This Nevada beauty began starring in adult films back in the early nineties, and hasn’t slowed down since. Not only has she been the fantasy of boys for the past decade an a half, she’s also now officially a MILF!
Zoe Saldana (New Jersey)The “Garden State” has produced several beautiful flowers over the years, but Zoe Saldana makes them look like a rose between thorns. Saldana stunned audiences when she came on screen in the final Pirates of the Carribean movie, and her career has only picked up since. Her rockin‘ body treated fan boys around the world to a nice surprise when she stared as Uhura in ‘Star Trek‘. Look out for her upcoming films, including the highly anticipated ‘Avatar‘.
Demi Moore (New Mexico)If you’ve ever wondered how New Mexico got its nickname of “Lands of Enchantment”, wonder no more. When you produce the amazingly hot creature that is Demi Moore, color me enchanted. Demi has had a wildy successful career, playing diverse roles from a stripper to a member of the armed forces. Moore is most well known for her roles in Ghost, Striptease, and G.I. Jane.
Scarlett Johannson (New York)The “Empire State” should have a new Empress, and her name is Scarlett Johansson. Born in New York City to a Danish father and Jewish mother, Johansson apparently got the perfect mix of the gene pool. She has received critical acclaim for several films, including Ghost World, Lost in Translation and Girl With a Pearl Earring.
Evan Rachel Wood (North Carolina) This rebel girl hails from “The Tar Heel State”. Born and raised in North Carolina, Wood got her acting career started young, when she starred in the very controversial “Thirteen”. Wood is also well known for her eclectic taste in men. She has been linked to rocker Marilyn Manson and actor Mickey Rourke.
Leslie Bibb (North Dakota)The “Rough Rider” state might sound like a lame nickname, until you realize that the beautiful Leslie Bibb herself hails from North Dakota. Leslie started out as a model and has worked her career into television and film. She is most notable for her roles in “Talladega Nights” and “Confessions of a Shopaholic”.
Carmen Electra (Ohio)The “Buckeye” State prides itself on it’s college football but its beautiful women come in a close second. With so many to choose from, Carmen Electra definitely fought her way to the top. Making a name for herself in Playboy and in films such as Date Movie and Epic Movie, Electra also had a short-lived singing career.
Olivia Munn (Oklahoma)Oklahoma is nicknamed “The Sooner State”, and I think I finally know why. It’s because I’d like to see more of Olivia Munn, and sooner. Munn is a television host on G4, as well as writing a column for Complex magazine. (Hot and Smart?) Munn has also been featured as Playboy’s Babe of the Month and on Maxim’s Hot 100!
Bridgette Williams Sampras (Oregon)Could “The Beaver State” get any hotter? Bridgette Williams-Sampras is hot and talented. She has starred in films such as Billy Madison and Mortal Kombat. She married Pete Sampras back in 2000 and sadly for all the single men out there, the relationship is still going strong.
Amanda Seyfried (Pennsylvania) Amanda Seyfriend hails from “The Keystone State”, and lets just say she knows the key to being sexy. Seyfried has catapulted into fame with her roles on Big Love and in Mamma Mia.
Mena Suvari (Rhode Island)The “Ocean” State has rarely seen a beauty like Mena Suvari. Suvari, who was born and raised in Newport, Rhode Island, grew up in a large family. She began modeling at the age of 12 and landed her first big role ( A Rice-a-Roni commercial) at the age of 13. She has starred in several films, including Kiss the Girls, American Beauty and Factory Girl.
Mary Louise Parker (South Carolina)I have no idea what a “Palmetto” is, but all I need to know is that Mary Louise Parker comes from “The Palmetto State”, therefore making South Carolina amazing. Not only is Parker beautiful, but she is funny as well. She got her first big breakthrough in the hit Fried Green Tomatoes, but Parker currently keeps fans satisfied on the hit Showtime series, Weeds.
January Jones (South Dakota) If the “Mount Rushmore” state could add one more face to the mountain, it should be January Jones. And it should include her body. This South Dakota actress has appeared on television and in film, but is most noted for her roles in ‘We Are Marshall’ and on the hit AMC series ’Mad Men’.
Megan Fox (Tennessee)If “The Volunteer State” has any more women that look as hot as Megan Fox, then I volunteer to move there. Megan, who was born in Oak Ridge, Tennesee, has had a fairly successful career as a model and now is landing bigger and bigger roles in movies. She first began gaining popularity after starring in Transformers. With a sequel under her belt and a neo-western filmed, she’s sure to keep the boys busy for the next few years, even if some incredibly stupid things do come out of her mouth every now and again.
Jennifer Love Hewitt (Texas)They say everything is bigger in Texas, and nobody has bigger, er, heart, than Jennifer Love Hewitt. Hewitt first popped on our radar back in the nineties and she has been a constant ever since then. She has a wildly successful career, including her role on her television show, Ghost Whisperer. Hewitt has been featured on 14 FHM Hot lists as well as 3 times on Maxim’s Hot 100, where she just recently came in at 10th.
Julianne Hough (Utah)Julianne Hough comes from “The Beehive State”, and the country music critics are certainly buzzing around her. Hough got her big break ballroom dancing on the ABC Reality show, Dancing With the Stars. But she is currently making a name for herself in the country music industry, which is surprisingly supposedly one of the most difficult music industries to break into. Hough has released a hit CD, won dance titles, landed a boyfriend, and remained gorgeous while doing so. Can you say superwoman?
JoJo (Vermont)The “Green Mountain” State of Vermont is responsible for producing the beautiful R&B singer that is JoJo (even if she does share an unfortunate name with a certain circus performer). This talented young lady rose to fame back in 2004 with her first CD which sold quite well. She has graduated high school, recorded and released 2 more albums, and still finds time to apply for colleges. Her latest album, All I Want is Everything, is scheduled for release in late 2009.
Sandra Bullock (Virginia)When Sandra Bullock was born in “The Mother State”, Virginia hit the mother-load of hotness. First breaking onto the Hollywood scene in films like ‘Speed’ and ‘While You Were Sleeping‘, Bullock has continued to make a name for herself by starring in films such as ‘Crash’ and ‘Miss Congeniality’. You can currently see Sandra in her new film, ‘The Proposal’ where she gets naked with co-star Ryan Reynolds, a.k.a; Mr. Scarlett Johansson.
Anna Faris (Washington)The Evergreen State” hit ever gold when Anna Farris moved there shortly after her birth. Growing up in Edmunds, Washington, Farris had her first big break when she starred in horror-film parody, Scary Movie. Farris has also showed off her serious acting skills by starring in films like Brokeback Mountain and Lost in Translation. Quite possibly one of the most underrated actresses in Hollywood, she’s just in need of some more quality roles.
Katie Lee Joel (West Virginia)
Katie Lee Joel is a food critic, hailing from the Appalachian mountains of West Virgina. She attended college in Ohio and a year after she graduated, she married singer/songwriter Billy Joel. She is even best friends with her step-daughter, who is only four years younger and served as Maid of Honor at her wedding. Joel has had several jobs throughout the culinary world, most notably hosting the first season of Bravo’s Top Chef.
Heather Graham (Wisconsin)The “Badger” state produced a rose among thorns when Heather Graham was born. This blond bombshell made a name for herself as Rollergirl in Boogie Nights, and has gone on to star in several films, including Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and Bobby. She most recently starred as a Las Vegas Stripper in the epic comedy, The Hangover.
Baby Bears (Wyoming)Wyoming, a.k.a. the “Equality” state is equally devoit of beautiful women. But baby bears are pretty cute. (Seriously we looked everywhere, Wyoming needs to produce a cute actress or singer stat.)
Charlotte Ayanna (Puerto Rico)
To make up for Wyoming, here is Charlotte Ayanna who hails from our unofficial 51st state, Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is often called “The Isle of Enchantment”, and if the ladies look half as good as Charlotte Ayanna, we all know why. Charlotte had a troubled childhood, and after being bounced around between foster homes, she finally found one family that worked. She got her big break in the Miss Teen USA pageant and has starred in films since then. Some of her most notable roles include playing Ethan Hawke’s wife in ‘Training Day’ and ‘Love the Hard Way’ with Adrien Brody.
