Maxim released their 2012 Hot 100 list and for this year, model Bar Refaeli tops the list beating other sexy celebrities like Megan Fox, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Alba.

Bar Refaeli is considered one of the most beautiful and hardworking models in the industry, and that is probably why she is rewarded top of the list for this year's Maxim's Hot 100.

The 26-year-old excitedly posted on Twitter about being number one on Maxim's list. She says her "thank you" and added that she was very happy and honored to be this year's number one.

"So happy and honored to be #1 on #Maximhot100! thank you @maximmag! This is very exciting!" she tweeted.

For this year, it was the first time that readers get to participate and decide who shall make it to the list. And while Leonardo DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend celebrates at the top spot, Blake Lively who was also involved in a short fling with the actor lands at 13th spot.

On second spot is Olivia Munn, followed by Mila Kunis on third. Kunis bounced up after landing on fifth place last year. Katy Perry takes up the fourth spot while Olivia Wilde takes fifth.

See more of the "hot" celebrities who made it for this year's Maxim's Hot 100.

Click here for the Maxim's Hot 100 full list.


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