South African-born blonde bombshell Candice Swanepoel places first at Maxim’s Hot 100 list for 2014. She managed to dust off the competition that includes the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, Irina Shayk and Jennifer Lawrence who make up the top five on the list. Maxim made the announcement via Twitter:

“And now the moment you’ve been waiting for. The 2014 #MaximHot100 number one is…@AngelCandice! http://bit.ly/MxHot100 pic.twitter.com/2ayEklembG

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Creative director Paul Martinez said:

“Candice Swanepoel is the ideal embodiment of the new Maxim brand: stunning, sophisticated, elegant. It’s not only her flawless beauty and effortless grace that have garnered her the coveted 2014 Hot 100 Number 1 placement, but also her business acumen. She has risen to become one of the world’s top supermodels and has transcended the accolade to become a global brand. It’s hard to imagine a woman more perfect.”

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

The gorgeous South-African told the men’s mag:

“It’s a huge honor to be Maxim’s no. 1, among so many beautiful and talented women. It’s a great feeling,”

Wild child Miley Cyrus falls to No. 25 from last year’s prestigious top spot. Feel free to check out the entire Maxim Hot 100 list here.

 

Top 10 of Maxim’s Hot 100 List for 2014: 

1. Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel

2. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson

3. Katy Perry

Katy Perry

Katy Perry

4. Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk

5. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence

6. Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

7. Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio

Alessandra Ambrosio

8. Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba

9. Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis

10. Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne