Megan Fox has been named the world’s sexiest woman.

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen actress topped the poll by FHMonline for the second year in a row, beating Jessica Alba into second place.

The brunette beauty is only the second woman to retain her crown in consecutive years, following in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez who won in 2001 and 2002.

Scarlett Johansson came in third, beating Jessica Biel into fourth place.

Star of US TV show Californication Madeline Zima polled fifth, making her the highest new entry on the list.

Model Adriana Lima climbed from last year’s 36th spot to number six, while actress Anne Hathaway jumped 42 spots to ninth position.