Maxim Hot 100 2006 Eva Longoria tops list of successful women in film, television, music, sports, and fashion for the second year in a row.

Maxim Magazine, the #1 best-selling men's general interest magazine in the country and the world, unveils their highly anticipated 5th annual Hot 100 list. Pop culture phenomenon Jessica Simpson heads up the list with the top spot. Rounding out the Top 10: Destiny's Child Diva Beyonce Knowles, pop-sensation Christina Aguilera, tennis sensation Anna Kournikova, pop icon Jennifer Lopez, "The O.C's" Mischa Barton, "Godsend" and "The Punisher's" Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, The Simple Life's Paris Hilton, "Honey's" Jessica Alba, and Oscar winner and star of Catwoman, Halle Berry.

The Maxim Hot 100 continues to be a barometer of Hollywood cool and this marks its 5th anniversary. Each year, Maxim chooses 100 of the most successful women of the year in film, television, music, sports and fashion. All of the women on the list have one thing in common, and that is their careers promise even greater things to come. Editors are given the daunting task of selecting which of these women will keep people talking throughout the year. "We single out beautiful women whose careers are on fire," says Maxim Editor-in-Chief Keith Blanchard. "The selection process is top-secret and extremely labor-intensive. We have two interns working fulltime just keeping our wives and girlfriends out of the room."

Simpson, who has seen her stardom rocket since the debut of her MTV reality show "Newlyweds" and her multi platinum CD "In The Skin," says of her top status, "It's such an honor to be chosen as number one on Maxim's Hot 100 list. I'm such a girl's girl, so it's nice to get the stamp of approval from the boys. It's way better than being number 101." Up next for Simpson, "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour" on ABC (airs on Sunday, April 11th), a comedy pilot for ABC and the launch of her edible fragrance line "Dessert."

Simpson joins past number one picks Christina Aguilera (2003), Jennifer Garner (2002), Jessica Alba (2001) and Estella Warren (2000). Each girl continues to captivate audiences and garner worldwide attention. Last year, Maxim first brought such stars to our attention as Maggie Gyllenhaal, who the magazine placed on the list at #55 (now #25) when she was only known for starring in the indie film "Secretary," and Eve at #71 (now #11) when her hip hop career was just beginning to take off.

The Maxim Hot 100 supplement will hit newsstands on May 15th and is available with the May issue of Maxim featuring actress and model Josie Maran ("Van Helsing") on the cover. The May issue also features the girls of "Van Helsing," Elena Anaya and Silvia Colloca, as well as a Q&A with Nascar star Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Based on the huge success and national appeal of the Hot 100, VH1 will be airing a 1-hour special on June 13th at 10:00 P.M. This special will include interviews with many of the Hot 100 girls and other celebrities who will comment on the list.