10 Sexiest Celeb Moments of 2011

When it comes to celebrity sex news, 2011 was the year of Charlie Sheen's self-implosion, Ashton's unfaithful anniversary romp, the 72-hour Kim K wedding, and Anthony Weiner's barely-clothed boner twitpics--and that's just the beginning. Salacious gossip, for sure, but not exactly the sexiest stories. Luckily, this past year has also seen some seriously hot celeb moments and trends--and here are 10 of the absolute sexiest.

By Carolyn Kylstra

Ryan Gosling, Superhero
Ryan Gosling, Superhero








America's boyfriend Ryan Gosling broke up a street fight in New York City; it was captured on a cell phone camera, and girls across the world all fell even more deeply in love.
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Single is the New Black
Single is the New Black



Blake Lively has singlehandedly proven to us why being single totally rocks. First, she jetsetted all over the world with fling Leonardo DeCaprio, and now she's been spotted partying with super stud Ryan Reynolds. This is in crazy contrast to the the decidedly downer article "All the Single Ladies" published in the Atlantic, bemoaning the fate of unmarried women in America. When it comes to being single, we're gonna remember Blake, not get bummed about our so-called diminishing prospects: It's AWESOME being hot, fun, and free to do whatever you damn well please!
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Oral Sex Gets a Shoutout
Oral Sex Gets a Shoutout







Jamie Bell, star of upcoming action thriller Man on a Ledge, told an interviewer that the best way to impress a woman is to be good in bed. Specifically, to be great at oral sex. This man is a genius. And also... hey Jamie, wanna hang out?
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Teenage Dream Come True
Teenage Dream Come True







Before all the baby-mama drama, Justin Bieber rented out the Staples Center in L.A. for a date with his then-girlfriend, Selena Gomez. Girls (and women) everywhere let out a collective "Awwwww." He's a little young for us (seriously), but this kind of careful planning and attention to detail is a universally hot boyfriend trait.
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The Sexiest Man Alive
The Sexiest Man Alive


First, Bradley Cooper was recognized as People's Sexiest Man Alive. Then, Ryan Gosling fans all over the world took to the internet to bitch about this highly unjust decision. And now, Bradley has admitted that Ryan really is the sexier of the two of them. You know what, boys? We still aren't quite sure. Why don't you both take off your shirts and let us take another good, long look before we decide?




Spanking Good Cinema
Spanking Good Cinema





S&M hits the big screen as Keira Knightley stars alongside absolutely edible Viggo Mortensen and Michael Fassbender in A Dangerous Method. Side note for Fassbender fanatics: He's also currently starring n the NC-17 sex addiction drama, Shame, in which he does FULL FRONTAL NUDITY. We know it's a serious and heavy movie and all that, but... FULL FRONTAL FASSBENDER. Need we say more?
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Her Royal Heiney
Her Royal Heiney







Maid of Honor and sister-of-the-bride Pippa Middleton accidentally stole the Royal Wedding spotlight with a banging booty in an otherwise demure Alexander McQueen gown.
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James Bond Elopes!
James Bond Elopes!


Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz secretly wed in New York City in June. The hot Bond actor and the beautiful Weisz had first been reported dating just six months before. We were shocked (and jealous!) but couldn't help but feel happy for them. What a badass couple.
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Christina Hendricks's Mega-Watt Cleavage
Christina Hendricks's Mega-Watt Cleavage








Mad Men super-vixen Christina Hendricks made our collective jaws drop with her unbelievable cleavage at the red carpet premiere of I Don't Know How She Does It. Christina, we don't know how you do it. Care to share? We won't tell!
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Nicki Minaj's Lap Dance
Nicki Minaj's Lap Dance






The sexy, awesome rapper is known for her lusty lap-dancing ways. In August, she showed us all why: The recent Cosmo cover girl gave Drake a special dance on stage at a Toronto concert. We may or may not have been watching this vid on repeat, taking notes...
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