London : 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 - came fifth, reported contactmusic.com.

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.

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