Ultimate bikini goddesses

The bikini was invented in France in 1946 but took the world of beach fashion by storm after it started appearing in the US from 1949, becoming the outfit of choice for Hollywood starlets and actresses. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the bikini, here's a look at the 'ultimate bikini goddess'... Kelly Brook: Ursula is followed in by Kelly Brook, who is known for her best assets. (Pic: Daily Mirror)

Ursula Andress: Former Bond girl Ursula Andress is one of the hottest and the ultimate 'Bikini Goddess'. To be expected, it was the memorable entrance of Ursula as 'Honey Ryder' opposite Sean Connery's 007 in 'Dr. No' that catapulted her in the list. (AGENCIES)

Halle Berry: She is on the list for her 'Bond girl' role in 'Die Another Day'. Ironically, her character's beach introduction imitated the famous 'Dr. No' scene from 40 years earlier. (AGENCIES)

Brigitte Bardot: Brigitte, who earned the nickname 'Bikini Girl' in the early sixties occupies a place in the list. (AFP)

Helen Mirren: Helen's place was cemented by her recent photos in a bikini where she proved that age is no barrier to show off a great body. (Getty Images/Franco Origlia)

Myleene Klass: The list included Myleene Klass for her appearance in the reality show 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here' in a white bikini. (AFP/Andrew Stuart)

Elle Macpherson: According to the women in the survey, supermodel and actress Elle Macpherson has the best legs and was voted as one of the best bikini bods. (Getty Images/Dave Hogan)

Megan Fox: Steaming hot bod Megan Fox, with her perfect 10 curves stands at number eight in the list of the ultimate bikini goddess. (Getty Images/Sergio Dionisio)

Gisele Bundchen: She ruled the ramp with her svelte body and killer looks. Yes, she is the one with maximum catcalls everytime she walked the ramp in a bikini. She secured the ninth place on the list of ultimate bikini goddesses.  (AFP/Jefferson Bernardes)

Jessica Alba: Though the results of the poll suggest that women aspire a curvy look rather than a twiggy thin figures, Jessica received accolades for her washboard flat body. (REUTERS/Phil McCarten)