The geek is back! Benedict Cumberbatch and Emma Watson voted SEXIEST movie stars in the world
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Years after first appearing on our screens, the 23-year-old has taken the top spot to be voted the world's sexiest actress, beating the likes of Angelina Jolie and Mila Kunis.
However she is not the only Brit flying the flag of sexiness, as Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch also topped the poll carried out by Empire Online
Number one: Emma Watson at the Gravity premiere in New York on Tuesday
The 37-year-old heartthrob, famed for playing the intelligent detective alongside Martin Freeman's Dr Watson, is not necessarily an obvious choice for fans.
Fighting off competition from the likes of Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, the Star Trek actor said he found his new found sex appeal 'hysterically funny'.
He said: 'It puts a spring in your step. It's nice, you swagger a little bit, it's enjoyable.'
His place at the top of the poll might have something to do with his die-hard fans who have been nicknamed Cumberbitches.
Sex symbol: Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes in the BBC drama set to return later this year
Winner: Emma Watson at the GQ Men of the Year awards at The Royal Opera House last month
But despite his floppy hair, bad dress sense and indifference to the charms of women in the show, 50,000 readers voted for him as their sexiest actor.
The popularity of superheroes was also prominent in the list with new Superman Henry Cavill in at three, Iron Man Robert Downey Jr at five, Thor actor Chris Hemsworth one place behind and last but not least Wolverine star Hugh Jackman.
Some might consider fellow Thor actor and London-born Tom Hiddleston a surprise addition in second place, however he did single handedly take on The Avengers.
Top 10 Sexiest Men
1. Benedict Cumberbatch
2. Tom Hiddleston
3. Henry Cavill
4. Ryan Gosling
5. Robert Downey Jr
6. Chris Hemsworth
7. Robert Pattinson
8. Michael Fassbender
9. Hugh Jackman
10. Bradley Cooper
Top 10 Sexiest Women
1. Emma Watson
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Jennifer Lawrence
4. Kristen Stewart
5. Anne Hathaway
6. Emma Stone
7. Mila Kunis
8. Natalie Portman
9. Angelina Jolie
10. Zoe Saldana
It also appears as if Robert Pattinson of vampire trilogy Twilight is here to stay after appearing in sexiest lists across the globe several times over.
His former girlfriend Kristen Stewart, 23, also reaches an impressive fourth place after taking on new roles in On The Road and Snow White and the Huntsman last year.
While the list of men was full of British talent, Watson was the only British woman in the top ten, though Keira Knightley followed in 17th place, Kate Beckinsale at 19, Gemma Arterton in 20th and Emily Blunt one behind that.
Swoon: Benedict Cumberbatch at the Esquire, Mr Porter and Jimmy Choo party as part of The Men London Collections in July
Chris Hemsworth at the German premiere of Rush in Cologne
Suited and booted: L-R Ryan Gosling, Henry Cavill and Chris Hemsworth all made it into the top ten
Smouldering: Tom Hiddleston, who was voted second sexiest male in the poll, at the Toronto International Film Festival
Emma, who was pictured at the New York premiere of Gravity on Tuesday, has always said she tries to avoid looking like a carbon copy of her Hollywood counterpart.
She told the Daily Telegraph: 'The funny thing about beauty is that you have to be careful you don't end up looking like someone else, especially in the film industry.
'I've noticed that throughout people's careers everyone gradually begins to look more and more alike.'
The Perks of Being a Wallflower actress added: 'I admire French actresses because on the red carpet they look human - they aren't blow-dried and made-up to the point of resembling robots.
'That's the best thing about beauty: you can experiment with lots of colours and effects to find what works for you.'
Runner-up: Scarlett Johansson at the Under The Skin pre-premiere dinner during the Toronto International Film Festival
(L-R) Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence and Kristen Stewart also made the top five
Lagging not to far behind The Bling Ring star is sexy Avengers actress, Scarlet Johansson who recently set pulses racing when she took on the role of the Black Widow.
The 28-year-old, who has also starred in Vicky Cristina Barcelona and The Other Boleyn Girl,
managed to leap several places higher then her ex husband Ryan Reynolds who came in at number 26.
managed to leap several places higher then her ex husband Ryan Reynolds who came in at number 26.
While in at three is Jennifer Lawrence, who has been a firm favourite due to her down-to-earth charm which has shone through ever since she starred as Katniss in The Hunger Games, before going on to win the best actress Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook.
She was recently spotted cuddling up to Liam Hemsworth while filming a morose but intimate scene for the third and fourth installments of their Hunger Games saga
Jennifer has been off and on with her actor boyfriend Nicholas Hoult (they are currently on per reports) while Liam has been spending time with Mexican actress Eiza Gonzalez ever since he ended his engagement to Miley Cyrus in September.
There was also some surprising additions in the top 100, including Martin Freeman (38) and Helena Bonham Carter (33).
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