This week I cruised into my local book store and did what I always do. I grabbed some comics and magazines I’m interested in but don’t see fit to buy, I read them, and then I put them back on the shelves. It isn’t dignified, but it’s how we bottom feeders survive. Two of the magazines I flipped through were FHM and Maxim’s Hot 100 for 2010. While I feel FHM’s ranking was more to my own taste than Maxim, I couldn’t help but contest with some of their choices. This got me to thinking about my list, and the list of all others like me. And when I say me, I mean geeks. So here are my 25 girls that geeks love in 2010.
25. Laura Vandervoort (Smallville, V)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She flew in from the planet Krypton and made every young man’s heart in Smallville skip a beat. After leaving the show Vandervoot now stars in the ABC's, sci-fi drama, V. She once again plays an alien who comes to Earth, and has some strange feelings for a young human male. Maybe these are the only parts she knows how to play, but her fans don’t seem to mind.
24. Leslie Bibb (Iron Man, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Gwenyth Paltrow may have thrown her out with the rest of the trash, but Bibb’s character kept coming back to challenge Tony Stark throughout the entire film. She wore her outfits like a champ, and wore the bed sheets even better. Will Ferrell couldn’t seem to hold on to this girl in Talladega Nights, so who knows if any other geek has a shot.
23. Katherin Heigl (Roswell, Knocked Up)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Before she starred on the female orgasm known as Grey’s Anatomy Heigl did a little show called Roswell on The WB, where she played an alien in a teenage girl’s body. The highlight though for any nerd is when Heigl gave stoner, Seth Rogen, a chance in Knocked Up.
22. Jewel Staite (Firefly, Serenity, Stargate: Atlantis)
WHY WE LOVE HER: As sweet, innocent, Kaylee on Firefly she was the girl everyone couldn’t help but like, and when the show was cancelled Staite stayed with her fans for several seasons on Stargate: Atlantis. She seems like a sweet girl that will do just about anything for you, but we think she’s the cutest when she has grease on her face.
21. Rachel Bilson (The O.C., Jumper)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Before she played the future Hayden Christensen's love interest in Jumper she was the obsession of uber-dork Seth Cohen on The O.C. Seth loved sailing, comic books, and seeing Summer Roberts in a Wonder Woman costume. He lost Summer on several occasions, but eventually the dork had his day as he married his hottie on the final episode of The O.C. Here’s a little fun fact, Bilson’s dad is comic book writer who has worked on The Flash. So Rachel’s dad writes comic books, she married Anakin Skywalker in real life, and her most well known character loves a comic book geek. What’s not to like about this girl?
20. Rosario Dawson (Sin City, Clerks 2, Men in Black II)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Who else could fall for a guy whose signature line is, “I’m not even supposed to be here today!” Dawson was the boss of Dante and Randal in Kevin Smith’s sequel to Clerks, but before she ran a fast food chain she looked like a dominatrics as she sucked face with Clive Owen in Sin City. Let’s not forget years ago she had googlie eyes for Will Smith, but what woman doesn’t at some point? Dawson seems like the girl who’d give you hell about all your nerdy little quirks, but secretly she’d love you because of them.
19. Elizabeth Banks (Zach and Miri Make A Porno, Spider-Man, The 40-Year-Old Virgin)
WHY WE LOVE HER: You probably didn’t recognize her in Spider-Man as Betty Brant with her wig on, but Banks has been playing the lady who loves dorks for quite a few years. After having a soft spot of Peter Parker she dated uber-geek Zach Braff on Scrubs, tried to seduce Steve Carrell, and then fell in love with Seth Rogen in Zach and Miri Make A Porno. She’s got the girl-next-door vibe down, and she should hold on to it for as long as she can.
18. Eva Mendes (The Spirit, Ghost Rider)
WHY WE LOVE HER: If you didn’t know Eva Mendes was in comic book film don’t worry, you didn’t miss much. The Spirit and Ghost Rider didn’t even come close to films like The Dark Knight or Spider-Man, but I’m sure what little money they made was with the help of Mendes being in the picture. My choice for her next role: Spider-Woman. Let’s bring on the tights!
17. Anna Torv (Fringe)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Fringe is one of those shows that you kind of have to warm up too, and Torv’s character, Olivia Dunham, is no different. But once you get locked in by her scared/venerable look she often gives, you can’t help but fall in love with her. She hunts down the weird, the unexplained, and even alternate versions of herself. She’s like Scully, except she carries a gun and has got more balls than any other character on her show.
16. Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She played the bitchy girl from Sunnydale for years, and even after she switched shows she was still the girl that told it like it is, even if people didn’t want to hear it. Cordelia Chase was the popular cheerleader who ended up with the sarcastic nerd, Xander. When she jumped over to Angel, Cordelia became a more complete character, and even fell in love with the show’s hero. When Angel ended Carpenter gave her fans a treat for all their years of loyal viewing; a Playboy spread.
15. Gina Torres (Firefly, Serenity, Justice League: Unlimited)
WHY WE LOVE HER: If you’ll notice most of the ladies on this list play characters who can whoop some ass, and Gina Torres is no different. As Zoe she played a tough girl from the future who can handle a weapon well, not wince in the face of gross things, and kill her husband using only her pinkie. Torres also voiced the Vixen on the Cartoon Network show, Justice League: Unlimited, for several seasons. Gina Torres has the ability to make men knees before her, even if she has to put them in a death grip to do so.
14. Allison Mack (Smallville)
WHY WE LOVE HER: For nine season’s of Smallville Chloe Sullivan has been Clark Kent’s go-to-girl, and the one person he can turn to with his problems. Chloe had a puppy dog crush on Clark for years, and while some fans hoped for a relationship we all know Clark’s romantic future lye’s with Chloe’s cousin, Lois. It was announced that season ten will be the final season of Smallville. Mack will only appear in a few episodes during the season, but we all will smile a little when Clark comes to Chloe for help.
13. Megan Fox (Transformers, Jonah Hex)
WHY WE LOVE HER: As the hot girl who knew a little about cars, Fox followed Sam Witwciky as he tried to save the world against the evil Decepticons in two Transformers films. Even though she isn’t going to be in the third film she is still going to stay in our sites in this summer’s comic book film, Jonah Hex. I’m not sure what the future has in store for Fox, but if we’re lucky it doesn’t involve clothes.
12. Yvonne Strahovski (Chuck)
WHY WE LOVE HER: As Sarah on NBC’s Chuck, Strahovski made every geek’s fantasy come true when she hooked up with Nerd Herd employee/secret agent, Chuck Bartowski. This love affair started in season one when Strahovski’s character also donned the Princess Leia iron bikini, and ever since every fanboys wish she never took it off. Two seasons later Sarah is still kicking butt and snuggling up to her nerd. God bless her!
11. Blake Lively (Green Lantern, Accepted)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She first appeared on our radar starring opposite Jonah Hill in Accepted, and now she has her own TV show, Gossip Girl. But since no geek dares watch that teen drama we were all excited to hear she will play Ryan Reynolds love interest, Carol Ferris, in next summer’s Green Lantern. We’re looking forward to see this cutie hold her own against the Merc with a Mouth, and perhaps come back for a sequel.
10. Erica Durance (Smallville)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Many women have played Lois Lane, but Erica Durance does it with more sass and style that any other. Lois started out as a rebellious army brat who thought Clark was just a nerdy farmboy. Now, after six seasons on Smallville, Lois and Clark are finally sitting across from each other at the Daily Planet, and occasionally sharing a bed. We’ve seen her in a bikini, we’ve seen her in a striptease, and we’ve also seen her jump out of the cake. And my wife wonders why I still watch Smallville.
9. Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Dollhouse)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Sure Buffy is small, spunky, and wears cute outfits, but Faith was the one who made boys blood boil with excitement. She was the bad girl on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for years, and later she was on another Joss Whedon show, Dollhouse, where she could be anyone guys wanted her to be. She’s like the girlfriend who doesn’t mind if you look at online porn.
8. Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory, Charmed)
WHY WE LOVE HER: After leaving her witchy ways on Charmed behind her, Cuoco moved across from some of the biggest nerds on television, and she even let one of them get all the way around the bases with her. As Penny on The Big Bang Theory we love seeing Ms. Cuoco go head-to-head with Dr. Sheldon Cooper and survive. Penny also got her boyfriend to stop fighting over a Lord of the Rings prop by telling him she bought lingerie from Victoria Secret. Bazinga!
7. Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, Fanboys, Forgetting Sarah Marshall)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Before starring in her own TV series she did a small film about Star Wars fans, but it wouldn’t be released until after her series ended. She’s played the geeky girl, she’s played the hot girl, but my money is she’s more of a geeky girl in real life. You can just image her playing video games and joking around like one of the guys.
6. Jessica Alba (Fantastic Four, Sin City, Dark Angel)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She rode into our screens on a motorcycle and wearing back, but it wasn’t until she was up on stage dancing with lasso did she find a place in our hearts. In between she’s tried to play the mom of Marvel’s first family with little success. I hope she doesn’t give up the genre, but for now try not to make any more movies with 20th Century Fox.
5. Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She was one of the first girls to start kicking ass on TV. Instead of being the helpless victim in a vampire attack she was the hero. She saved the world several times, died on numerous occasions, and all while keeping a keen fashion sense. We all pray that a movie will surface some day, but for now we’ll just have to settle for season eight comic books.
4. Malin Akerman (Watchmen)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Nobody had barely heard of Malin Akerman until she strapped on yellow leather to play the Silk Specture in 2009’s comic book masterpiece. Akerman brought boldness to the character, but also kept her grounded with venerability. If nothing else she proves that crime fighting makes chicks hot.
3. Natalie Portman (Thor, V for Vendetta, Star Wars)
WHY WE LOVE HER: She gave birth to the two most famous twins in cinematic history! She played the strong, yet compassionate, wife of Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels, and then showed us a bit of edge with V for Vendetta. Next year we’ll see her in Marvel Studios Thor.
2. Scarlett Johansson (Iron Man 2, The Spirit, Ghost World)
WHY WE LOVE HER: Most people don’t remember Johansson in the 2001’s Ghost World, and most of us would like to forget last year’s The Spirit. But this May she stepped into the Marvel U. as the Black Widow, and made every scene just a little bit hotter by being in it. With her involvement in The Avengers and a possible Nick Fury movie I have a feeling Mrs. Reynolds is going to be on any geeks list for quite some time.
1. Zoe Saldana (Star Trek, Avatar, The Losers)
WHY WE LOVE HER: In 2009 she started out as the reincarnation of Lt. Uhura, and shocked us all when she puckered up to Spock instead of Kirk. The same year she became the female lead in the biggest movie of all time, and this year she played a badass chick in a comic book adaptation. This girl is all attitude, with what seems like a lot of spirit. With sequels to Star Trek and Avatar in the future this girl is going to be on laptop wallpapers for years to come.
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