Elisha cuthbert "The Girl Next Door"

Though she tentatively established herself as an alluring figure on 24, Elisha Cuthbert wasn’t branded a full-fledged sex symbol until she took on the role of Danielle in the saucy 2004 comedy The Girl Next Door. She cemented her place as an object of our lust with 2005’s House of Wax, which helped her hit No. 23 on AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women of 2006 list, and No. 10 in 2007, establishing her reputation as a seriously sultry vixen.

Biography

Elisha Ann Cuthbert was born on November 30, 1982, in Calgary, Alberta. As a child, Elisha’s cherubic looks made her a natural candidate for modeling, and it wasn’t long before she was posing in advertisements for various children’s clothing lines. Elisha, who grew up in Montreal, subsequently began to express an interest in acting; in 1996, she made her professional debut on the popular Canadian anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark? Elisha Cuthbert’s bubbly demeanor and natural on-camera style made her an ideal fit for the role of host on the show Popular Mechanics for Kids, where she worked side-by-side with fellow up-and-coming performers like Jay Baruchel and Vanessa Lengies.

elisha cuthbert in the girl next door

Elisha Cuthbert’s burgeoning popularity manifested itself in 2004 when she landed her first starring role in a major Hollywood motion picture. The Girl Next Door, which featured Elisha as a porn star who strikes up a friendship with a shy high schooler, served as an appropriate launching pad for Elisha’s cinematic career, and she even managed to garner a pair of MTV Movie Awards for her work in the film. After leaving 24 in 2004, Elisha Cuthbert worked steadily in movies like 2005’s House of Wax and 2007’s Captivity.

elisha cuthbert is named no. 24 in 2008 top 99

While Elisha Cuthbert keeps a fairly low profile, there’s little doubt that she remains one of the most alluring contemporary actresses in her age group. It’s clear that Elisha possesses the talent and beauty to compete with any of her well-known colleagues, which is why she was ranked at No. 24 on AskMen.com's Most Desirable Women of 2008 list.