Mendes crowned 'most desirable woman'

Eva Mendes has been named the most desirable woman of 2009 in an online poll.

The Spirit star, who was placed fourth last year, beat competition from Rihanna and Scarlett Johansson to top the survey carried out by AskMen.

"Of all the qualities I find attractive in a man, paying me such a compliment tops my list. Thanks, guys," she said.

More than ten million votes were registered to rank the celebrity women with the best qualities for the ideal girlfriend or wife.

"Obviously good looks are one quality but intelligence, ambition and humour also count," said editor-in-chief James Basil.

Last year's winner Katherine Heigl slipped to 81st place, while FHM's 'sexiest woman in the world' Megan Fox was ranked second.

The top ten most desirable women of 2009 are:

1. Eva Mendes
2. Megan Fox
3. Marissa Miller
4. Keeley Hazell
5. Anne Hathaway
6. Alessandra Ambrosio
7. Scarlett Johansson
8. Rihanna
9. Kristen Bell
10. Kate Beckinsale