Angelina Jolie is the world sexiest person in the world

Hollywood beauty Angelina Jolie has been voted the sexiest person in the world, according to a new poll.

Jolie, 31, came four places above her partner Brad Pitt and also beat Elvis Presley, who came second, and Marilyn Monroe who was third. Lara Croft - the Tomb Raider video game character played by Jolie on the big screen.

The top 10 as compiled by British TV network Channel 4 - is as follows:

1. Angelina Jolie
2. Elvis Presley
3. Marilyn Monroe
4. Beyonce Knowles
5. Brad Pitt
6. Lara Croft
7. George Clooney
8. Kylie Minogue
9. Johnny Depp
10. Scarlett Johansson.