Beckinsale named sexiest woman alive

October 3rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Kate Beckinsale has been named 2009's Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine. The 36-year-old British actress known for her roles in films like Pearl Harbor (2001) and Click (2006), takes the crown from Halle Berry, who was named last year's top lady.

September 13th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Kate Beckinsale keeps her hair the same because her 10-year-old daughter Lily throws tantrums if she changes her hairstyle. The "Whiteout" actress has revealed her daughter Lily with ex-partner Michael Sheen, hates it if she changes her flowing brunette locks, and isn't shy to tell her mother what she thinks, reports myparkmag.co.uk.

September 12th, 2009 LONDON - British actress Kate Beckinsale froze in Canada's Lake Winnipeg where she was shooting for a movie. The cold was so intense that her voice froze and she was not able to speak, reports mirror.co.uk.

September 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kate Beckinsale has smashed reports saying that she would be starring in a fourth 'Underworld' movie. The actress pulled out of the third instalment of the vampire versus werewolves action franchise, which was created by her husband, filmmaker Len Wiseman.

September 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Actress Kate Beckinsale has dismissed reports that she is set to revive her role as a vampire in a fourth "Underworld" movie. The actress pulled out of the third instalment of the vampire versus werewolves action franchise, which was created by her husband, filmmaker Len Wiseman but rumours surfaced last month that Beckinsale would reprise her role for "Underworld 4: 3-D", which is set to hit cinemas January 2011, reports hollywood.com.

September 8th, 2009 KATE BECKINSALE has dismissed reports she is set to sink her fangs into a fourth UNDERWORLD movie. The actress pulled out of the third installment of the vampire versus werewolves action franchise, which was created by her husband, filmmaker Len Wiseman.

September 8th, 2009 "I've tried to make it as normal a life as possible - a regular working mum who puts her kid in the bath. I think she's lucky to be around lots of very nice and creative people and have these experiences." KATE BECKINSALE dotes on her 10-year-old daughter LILY.

September 2nd, 2009 "She's obsessed. That's a large part of why I did it.

August 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Johnny Depp and Halle Berry have been named the sexiest stars alive in a new U.S. poll. According to the poll conducted by America's Parade magazine, George Clooney is the Most Distinguished Looking Gentleman.

August 13th, 2009 KATE BECKINSALE is set to sink her fangs into a fourth UNDERWORLD movie after learning the project will be in 3-D, according to reports. The actress pulled out of the third installment of the vampire versus werewolves action movie, which was created by her husband filmmaker Len Wiseman, and was replaced by fellow Brit Rhona Mitra.

August 5th, 2009 LONDON - Robert Pattinson has been named the sexiest man in the world in a new poll. The British star, who plays smouldering vampire Edward in hit movie Twilight, pipped Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp to land the honour, reports The Sun.

August 2nd, 2009 HALLE BERRY has credited motherhood with helping her land the title of Sexiest Woman Alive. The Oscar winner was handed the award by men's style magazine Esquire last year (08) and was initially baffled by the honour.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - English actress Kate Beckinsale has been awarded 20,000 pounds as libel damages over a newspaper claim that she had been dropped from a remake of 'Barbarella'. Beckinsale, 35, was not at the High Court in London for the settlement, but her solicitor Graham Atkins has said that the story in the Daily Express was entirely false and had caused considerable embarrassment.

July 5th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Matt Damon wants Hugh Jackman to be named the sexiest man of 2009. Damon, 38, who was named sexiest man alive by People magazine in 2007, was happy to hand over the mantle to the "X-Men" star last year, and is hoping the 40-year-old actor triumphs again, reports accesshollywood.com.

June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - The "Transformers" actress Megan Fox topped FHM's 100 'sexiest women in the world' poll for the second successive year. She becomes the second woman to retain her crown following Jennifer Lopez, who won consecutive sexiest woman title in 2001 and 2002, reports thesun.co.uk.