Almost immediately she caught the eye of a young ish Hugh Hefner, and over the next decade Wilkinson appeared in Playboy more than half a dozen times. She was given roles ranging from minor characters to leading ladies in 14 films, the last of which was released in In the decades since, Wilkinson appeared frequently in live entertainment shows of the Las Vegas variety, and has hosted multiple television shows involving film and fashion. In short, she was the perfect Southern girl — sparkling, sassy, and ready for anything. That accent, too, was surely part of her charm. Oh, and did we mention she was good with cars?

Each new era of entertainment, from Old Hollywood to the Brat Pack, brings with it ever-changing perceptions of what is sexy. But over the last hundred years, some famous figures have had such undeniable sex appeal that it transcends fleeting fashions or beauty standards. Here are of the most timelessly attractive people to have ever walked the planet.

By Sam Stanhope. Women in the s were strong, beautiful and talented, and in this post we are celebrating 30 of the most iconic women of that era, from Kylie Minogue right through to Sigourney Weaver. These women sure packed a punch in the 80s, and we hope that you will enjoy this nostalgic look back at some of the most beautiful and talented!