Sexiest Black Woman Alive

TV One has put out a list of the top 16 sexiest black women alive, Halle Berry tops the list as the sexiest black woman. These women aren’t just pretty faces, but each of them is uniquely talented, strong-minded and self-assured. A look at all of them Naomi Campbell: If you don't know why she's one of the most gorgeous women on Earth, you have missed out something...! (Pic: Getty images)

Halle Berry: One of Hollywood's most successful actors, Halle Berry has been voted the 'Sexiest Black Woman Alive' (REUTERS/Anthony Harvey)

Gabrielle Union: Didn't god send the angel Gabrielle down to earth to show us the beauty of heaven? (AFP/Martyn Hayhow)

Beyonce: We've watched her blossom from a hometown hottie from Houston to a full grown R&B diva, with sensuality oozing from her pores. (AFP)

Rihanna: This pop sensation shot to fame at a very young age. After 'Good Girl Gone Bad' there was just no looking back for Rihanna. She has also been voted as one of the 'Sexiest Black Woman Alive'. (AFP)

Paula Patton: With soft, pouted lips, mesmerising eyes, high cheek-bones and a bodacious bod, Paula has drawn numerous fans. (AFP/Francois Lo Presti)

Lauren London: She's the perfect definition of brown sugar, don't you agree guys? (AFP/Gabriel Bouys )

Angela Bassett: She has has wooed many with her dusky looks and sharp features. (AFP/Lucy Nicholson)

Iman: This high-fashion model turned actor from Somalia is known for serene good looks. After retirement Iman started her own top line of cosmetics. This stunning beauty has been placed among the 'Sexiest Black Woman Alive'. (AFP/Olivier Laban-Mattei)

Vanessa Williams: With her hazel eyes and bronze complexion has the ability to make any man go weak in the knees. (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)

Janet Jackson: This singer with bewitching eyes stood in the list of 'Sexiest Black Women Alive'. (REUTERS/Phil Klein)

Jada Pinkett Smith: She has been voted 'Sexiest Black Woman Alive'. Jada has proved to be one of the most gifted and talented actresses in Hollywood. She has lent her voice to Gloria, the Hippo in the animation Madagascar, which was a huge success. (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)

Alicia Keys: Alicia is without doubt the epitome of our criteria of the 'Sexiest Black Women Alive'. (AFP/Stan Honda)

Tyra Banks: America's top model Tyra Banks began her modeling career at the age of 17. With her striking looks she soon entered the world of movies. She has made place for herself among the top 'Sexiest Black Woman Alive' (AFP/Timothy A. Clary)

Beverly Johnson: If God was a woman, her lips would look like these.  (REUTERS/Chris Pizzello)

Alek Wek: Alek Wek, a Sudanese model who first appeared on the catwalks at the age of 19 in 1995, sparking a career lasting to date. (REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico)