We recently talked about the old guard with the sexiest classic Hollywood stars; now we’re going to take a look at the present, with the sexiest stars under 30! From America’s sweethearts to wild and crazy party girls, these women are the avant-garde of the next generation of sex symbols.
Jennifer Lawrence, 24

This blonde bombshell first caught our attention in 2010 when she was nominated for an Academy Award for Winter’s Bone at the age of 20. Since then, she’s racked up plenty more awards and nominations, nabbing the Oscar in 2012 for Silver Lining’s Playbook and the Golden Globe for American Hustle, all before she could rent a car. We don’t just love Jennifer Lawrence for her acting chops; she’s known for her goofy approachability, and uh… well, have you gotten a look at her curves?

She recently turned heads at Comic Con 2015 when she turned up for a Hunger Games panel in a stunning Louis Vuitton maxi dress.
Rihanna, 27
With singing, dancing, and fashion chops to (almost) rival Queen Mother Beyonce, Rihanna became a household name in 2007 with the release of album Good Girl Gone Bad, featuring the chart topping single Umbrella with the scandalous video to match. Rihanna has kept tongues wagging ever since, especially when she steps out on the red carpet in daringly revealing outfits that show off her insane figure.

Check out the costume that she wore to carnival in Barbados this past week!
Miley Cyrus, 22
Speaking of good girls gone bad, Miley Cyrus shocked parents everywhere when she transformed from a wholesome Disney Channel teen to a raunchy pop superstar in the blink of an eye. Dolly Parton’s god daughter has a killer singing voice, but it’s her sexy onstage antics that keep us watching. Now she’s rocking an edgy androgynous look that offsets her killer body.
Cara Delevingne, 22
This English super model and now actress first captured our attention with her envious eyebrows, but it was her unabashed weirdness that made us really pay attention. There’s definitely something sexy about a girl that is true to herself, and Cara Delevigne has butted heads with the press over her bisexuality; she is currently in a relationship with musician St. Vincent. Keep an eye out for her in the upcoming film adaptation Paper Towns.
Shailene Woodley, 23
This down to earth beauty has been rising in the ranks of the Hollywood elite, steadily racking up award nominations for her turns as strong, yet heartbreaking, young women in critically beloved films like The Descendents. Shailene Woodley recently became the darling of teen movies with roles in The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent. We love humble, talented women, and Shailene is definitely one to watch out for!
Emma Watson, 25![emma watson]()
Hermione Granger no more! Having shed her child star status post-Harry Potter, Emma Watson is beloved by both men and women alike. The classic English beauty is also known for her brains; she graduated from the Ivy League’s Brown University and has headed UN campaigns.
Taylor Swift, 25![tswift]()
America’s Sweetheart is no stranger to controversy; her good girl persona is divisive amongst the public, but we don’t care! Good girl or not, Taylor Swift is a stunning and talented beauty who sure knows how make a hit. Just don’t get on her bad side, boys, or else she’ll ruin your life with a hit just for you!
Emma Stone, 26![emma stone]()
This redhead wins us over and over again with her ineffable charm and charisma, not to mention her crazy good looks! With her piercing blue eyes, a penetrating smirk, and a husky voice, Emma Stone can’t help but makes us fall head over heels in love every time we see her.
Kate Upton, 23

We can’t keep our eyes off this busty blonde super model, or her multiple Sports Illustrated bikini shoots! Kate Upton just can’t seem to stay out of the way of any photographer’s lens…not that we mind! Known for her all American, girl next door sexuality, Kate will surely be showing off her assets in magazines for years to come!