In an unexpected twist, Australia’s top figures from political and sporting arenas have outpaced models to secure coveted positions on Maxim’s Hot 100 for the current year. Among the front runners, the actress Margot Robbie has once again retained her supremacy, continuing an unbroken reign that has rarely raised controversy.
With Robbie owning the top spot, the list’s second runner-up is none other than the Matildas captain Sam Kerr, a force to reckon with during the FIFA Women’s World Cup series. Joining her, teammates Mackenzie Arnold, Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Ellie Carpenter, and Cortnee Vine proudly occupy spots 11 through 16.
The top 10 spots were rounded off by swimmers Kaylee McKeown and Ariarne Titmus, along with other noteworthy personalities like Abbie Chatfield and Delta Goodrem. Australia’s political arena was not left behind either, with commendable representations from Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Linda Burney, Jacinta Allan, Lidia Thorpe, and Penny Wong.
Twilighting the Hot 100 were Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and RBA governor Michelle Bullock, whose rather austere approach did not sit well with many Australians during the year. Jacki-O, Alison Langdom and Sarah Abo, famed faces of TV and radio, along with “The Real Housewives of Sydney”, also adorned the list.
Entrepreneur Grace Tame, who was named Australian of the Year, clinched the 26th spot, while comedian Kitty Flanagan surpassed model Bec Judd, standing at 76 and 87 respectively. Further distinguished names on the list include Sophie Monk, Rose Byrne, Rebel Wilson, Sonia Kruger, and Amanda Keller.
Coming in at number 52 was actress Ruby Rose, followed by singer Amy Shark, and television hosts Erin Molan and Carrie Bickmore making their appearances at positions 69 and 71 respectively. This list not only highlights their ravishing appeal but also their substantial professional accomplishments, marking a significant shift from the traditional hot-list paradigm.
