Broadway Ladies Included on List of Most Desirable Women of 2012

AskMen just revealed its 11th annual "Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2012," and the list once again features Broadway veteran Lea Michele. Since last year's poll she has climbed the ranks from #91 to #19, making her one of this year's rising stars. Additionally, Broadway Bound Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain made the list at #86.

Since its inaugural year in 2001, the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women" has served as a snapshot of what makes a woman desirable to their 20 million male online readers. And it's not just looks that count: readers are asked to vote based upon the attributes that men want in a companion, such as intelligence, talent, character, and beauty.

For the second year in a row, television actresses dominated the list, with 22 TV stars claiming spots. Last year's #1 vote went to Gossip Girl, Blake Lively, who held strong at #32 in 2012. Other TV stars include: Kim Kardashian (Keeping Up with the Kardashians; Kourtney and Kim Take New York); Zooey Deschanel (New Girl); Dianna Agron (Glee); Nicole Scherzinger (The X Factor); Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Kat Dennings (2 Broke Girls).

This year's list also highlights a new generation of leading women, such as superstar vocalist Adele, Tennis Star Caroline Wozniacki and George Clooney's girlfriend, Stacy Keibler. Also among the 39 newcomers on this year's list is Pippa Middleton, who just made the cut at No. 98. (AskMen readers much preferred her sister, Kate, who ranked No. 11.)

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