Washington, Feb 14: Television reality show star and saucy nightclub denizen Paris Hilton was named Playboy's "Sex Star of the Year" in the magazine's March issue, published Friday.
Balanced on a barstool in fishnet stockings, a red corset and red stiletto heels, one leg thrust into the air, the blonde model and millionaire heiress of the Hilton hotels fortune was the cover girl for the "25 Sexiest Celebrities" issue of the venerable US pinup magazine.
"Paris has the kind of appeal our readers find hard to resist," said Hugh Hefner, Playboy founder and archetype for the macho lifestyle promoted by the magazine.
"They also appreciate her ability to use her sexuality to overcome controversy and turn it to her benefit," he said.
However, anyone looking for pictures of Hilton nude will be disappointed. But the magazine does offer inside photographs of her in her signature skimpy and transparent outfits, revealing but still covered.
The magazine chose its 25 sexy personalities after polling readers on its website and then whittling down a final selection.
Also topping the list were actresses Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz and Charlize Theron, former tennis star Anna Kournikova, porn star Jenna Jameson, blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson, and singers Jessica Simpson, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears.
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