Kat Slater 'sexier than Britney'

Eastenders actress Jessie Wallace has been voted one of the world's sexiest women, beating Britney Spears and Catherine Zeta Jones.

The 30-year-old who plays man-eating Kat Slater came third in the poll of the world's most sexy women - behind Kylie Minogue and Jennifer Lopez.

The results of the annual survey, conducted among readers of Heat celebrity magazine, cap a remarkable year for the Essex actress who was named most popular newcomer at the National Television Awards in October.

Heat's Julian Linley said: "Jessie has wowed everyone with her powerful and honest performances in EastEnders. She is on our televisions four times a week so men feel they know her through her sexy character Kat."

In the men's survey, Robbie Williams came first for the second year running, with David Beckham in second place, unseating Brad Pitt.

The top 10 women are: Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez; Jessie Wallace; Britney Spears; Nicole Kidman; Cat Deeley; Geri Halliwell; Catherine Zeta Jones; Angelina Jolie and Rachel Stevens.

The top 10 men are: Robbie Williams; David Beckham; Brad Pitt; Dermot O'Leary; Jude Law; Brian Dowling; Tom Cruise; Ewan McGregor; Ryan Phillipe and Gary Lucy.

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