Jessica Alba has been named the sexiest woman in the world.

The Fantastic Four star beat out model Keeley Hazell and Desparate Housive star Eva Longoria, to claim the crown as the sexist woman of 2007 accourding to FHM magazine in the UK.

Last year's winner, Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley, dropped to 12th place.

The 100 Sexiest Women in the World list is voted for by readers of the magazine, and features in the June edition.

100 Sexiest Women in the World - Top 10

1. Jessica Alba (actress)

2. Keeley Hazell (model)

3. Eva Longoria (actress)

4. Adriana Lima (supermodel)

5. Scarlett Johansson (actress)

6. Hayden Panettiere (actress)

7. Cheryl Tweedy (singer)

8. Angelina Jolie (actress)

9. Emily Scott (model)

10. Elisha Cuthbert (actress)