FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2009, Top 10

Cheryl Cole has been named the world’s sexiest woman by FHM. Cole, 25, beat last year’s winner, the American actress and model Megan Fox, into second place. A surprise result at number four was the American singer Britney Spears, who was expected to fall out of the top 100 following a turbulent year.

British actress Anna Friel was voted ninth, while Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is a new entry at number 10. Check out FHM's 100 Sexiest Women of 2009, (Top 10) with pictures!