Hollywood has its perks: free clothes. Party bags. Unsolicited fellatio. But when you mention, half-jokingly, that you could murder a Pot Noodle and someone puts your name on the plastic - that's showbiz. "I'm hoping for a Pot Noodle and a cup of tea," divulged Londoner turned Hollywoodite Kate Beckinsale at Elton John's post-Oscar party. And so it was:

Placed 12th in last year's 100 Sexiest (up from 40th in 2007), Beckinsale is evidently enjoying her elevated status. But will she get your vote this time out?