Every winner of the Maxim hot 100 — see how they look today

Born Eleanor Nancy Gow, Elle became known as ‘The Body’, counting five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers in her portfolio. 

But she’s also found professional success as the founder of nutritional supplement brand WelleCo. and penned 2024 biography Elle.

Elizabeth Hurley has been ruling catwalks and red carpets since she stepped out in her iconic Versace safety pin gown. She’s also found fame on screen, including a role as Vanessa Kensington in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

In 2024, Liz starred in and produced her son’s debut directorial feature Strictly Confidential, and has also found continued success with her beachwear label.

Ashley Graham has been an empowering voice in the fashion industry, encouraging women to pursue self-acceptance over unachievable beauty standards.

Her cover star status provided the perfect opportunity to campaign for body diversity, with Ashley telling the magazine: “We can look at everybody’s shapes and sizes, gender, ethnicity, and age as part of who they are; it doesn’t have to be a negative or a positive.”

Paige Spiranac defines ‘multi-talented’. As a pro-golfer and wildly successful influencer, she was the first athlete to reach the No.1 spot on Maxim‘s ranking.

 The same year, she publicly announced her split from former minor league baseball player Steven Tinoco. Now, she keeps fans posted on and off the golfing green via her Instagram. 

Singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor has plenty of strings to her bow. The year she was ranked in the top spot, Teyana was certainly busy proving her star power and multi-hyphenate skills.

In 2021, she debuted at the Met Gala, co-starred with Eddie Murphy in comedy sequel Coming 2 America and gave us a glimpse into her glamorous life with her now ex-husband Iman Shumpert in We Got Love: Teyana & Iman.

A spot on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is one thing, but influencer Olivia Culpo enjoyed her second star shoot for the magazine in 2019. 

All eyes were on the star as she began dating NFL player Christian McCaffrey, her now-husband who she wed in 2024. The couple share daughter Colette Annalise McCaffrey and are expecting their second baby.

Model and actress Kate Upton appeared in features like The Other Woman, The Layover and The Three Stooges in the lead up to her Maxim champion status.

The year before her 2018 top spot, Kate married baseball star Justin Verlander. The mother-of-two is still just as in-demand and just as glamorous 8 years on.

Before she was a Bieber, Hailey Baldwin was selected as Maxim‘s top-achieving star, with the standout looks to boot, in 2017.

She’s not slowed down in the 9 years since, instead she’s continued to direct her energy into the Rhode brand, tied the knot with pop star Justin Bieber and welcomed son Jack Blues Bieber in 2024.

It’s not just good looks, but a good brain for business that can land you gold on Maxim‘s ranking. Fortunately, Stella Maxwell has been proving she’s got what it takes since 2016.

With a diverse portfolio including a former Victoria’s Secret Angel gig, a modelling contract with Elite and a (very chic) pet supply company PEROPERO to her name, Stella certainly fits the bill.

It’s hard to remember a time when Taylor Swift wasn’t making her way around the globe as one of the most universally recognised celebrity names.

Her 2014 album 1989 marked a jump to certified star status with tracks like ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Wildest Dreams’ leaving her country roots in the dust. The next year, Maxim confirmed her heightened celebrity with a cover shoot.

Candice Swanepoel has been the definitive blonde bombshell for over a decade, and is still a model of elegance today. She’s even founded her own eco lifestyle brand Tropic of C that is reportedly inspired by the female form.

In 2014, she was at the height of her career as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and ranking as one of the highest paid models in the world by Forbes.

From famous child star and country icon to pop sensation, Miley Cyrus’ image changed overnight with the release of Bangerz in 2013. 

With her iconic music video for ‘Wrecking Ball’ showing the artist in a completely new light, it’s no surprise Maxim were quick to name her their number 1.