Eva Longoria has topped Maxim's seventh annual Hot 100 list of the most successful women in film, TV, music, sports and fashion.

It was the second year in a row she has topped the poll, and the Desperate Housewives actress said her repeat selection was a shock.

"I was actually really shocked last year when I made the list," said 31-year-old Longoria, who ranked No 91 in 2004.

"So 91 to No 1 was a big jump, and then to get it a second time in a row - I just couldn't believe it," she said on Friday. "I was like, 'Surely there are more beautiful women in the world.' I can name 10."

Maxim said it is the first time the magazine has bestowed the No 1 honour back-to-back. Editors made the selections for the issue, which will hit US news-stands on Thursday.

The magazine said all of the women on the list have several things in common, including "a tremendous amount of buzz surrounding them, undeniable beauty and a promise of greater things to come."

Jessica Alba is No 2, followed by Lindsay Lohan, Angelina Jolie, Stacy Keibler (Dancing With the Stars), Scarlett Johansson, Cameron Diaz, Kate Bosworth, Keira Knightley and singer-actress Christina Milian. The list also includes Desperate Housewives stars Nicollette Sheridan (No 48) and Teri Hatcher (No 73).

"I would have voted all of our 'Housewives' on the list," Longoria said.

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