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AskMen's 'Most Outstanding Women Of 2015' List Celebrates Achievements Over Appearance

Is This The End Of 'Hottest Women' Lists?
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It's official: 'hottest women' lists have had their day. (Well, kind of.)

Since as long as we can remember, traditional lads mags have released annual 'sexiest women' lists where they rate women on account of their looks.

But one men's publication, influenced presumably by the rise of feminism, is doing away with objectification by celebrating women based their achievements over appearance.

AskMen has released its first 'Top 99 Outstanding Women' list featuring kick-ass women who are pioneering in their fields.

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“This year's list is not only a reflection of a shift in the media, but also a shift in modern male thinking,” said publisher James Bassil in a statement. “We wanted to steer away from ‘hot’ lists and highlight women who have demonstrated a sheer influence in their industry.

"We were looking for women who are doing something new this year, something that demonstrates their versatility and raw talent.”

From incredible athletes to Oscar winners, successful entrepreneurs to thought leaders, AskMen's list celebrates women for their success over sex appeal - and we can't get enough.

Here are the top 30 outstanding women from AskMen's list be sure to check out the rest of the women here. Let us know what you think of the winners in the comments below.

AskMen's Top Women Of 2015
#30: Amy Adams(01 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: " In addition to successfully defying Hollywood expectations about leading ladies, she just won a Golden Globe for her role in Big Eyes as Margaret Keane, the woman responsible for Walter Keane’s successful art career." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Axelle/Bauer-Griffin via Getty Images)
#29: Giada De Laurentiis(02 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The best thing about the Vegas Strip might just be Giada, de Laurentiis' new restaurant .. the strip's first female-owned restaurant." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:MPIKabik/MediaPunch/IPx)
#28: Alex Morgan(03 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The Portland Thorns FC forward scored a dramatic goal against Team Canada at the 2012 London Olympics semifinals, sending the USA toward gold." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#27: Emma Stone(04 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Stone swept up a pile of awards show noms for her role in Birdman and took on the lead role in Broadway's Cabaret to wide acclaim." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
#26: Ariana Grande(05 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "In a scant 730 days, the "Problem" singer has racked up 18 awards, 56 nominations (including two Grammy nods this year) and a No. 1 album on the Billboard 100." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Greg Allen/Invision/AP)
#25: Maria Sharapova(06 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "In addition to being one of the greatest players of all time, the former Olympian's philanthropy game is totally on point — she's been serving as a UN goodwill ambassador since 2007." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#24: Scarlett Johansson(07 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "[In 2014], she welcomed her first child, daughter Rose, and married longtime boyfriend Romain Dauriac, but also showed her range: blockbusters, like Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Lucy, plus indies like Under the Skin and Chef." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
#23: Rihanna(08 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "She kicked off 2015 by outshining two guys named Kanye West and Paul McCartney at the Grammys." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Jon Kopaloff via Getty Images)
#22: Marissa Mayer(09 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "As Yahoo's CEO, she has walked her company through the $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr and reformed office culture to give employees a louder voice in how it's run." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#21: Becky Hammon(10 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "[The] former Olympian and WNBA player leveled up last summer by becoming the NBA's first-ever female assistant coach." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#20: Nicki Minaj(11 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Despite her pop hits, she's proven she can out-rap every man in the business when she's so inclined, and 2014's critically acclaimed 'The Pinkprint' saw her doing so." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
#19: Veronica Roth(12 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The YA author of the Divergent trilogy became a bestseller at 24, when she was not much older than her target audience." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
#18: Ava DuVernay(13 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "With Selma, DuVernay became the first black female director to ever receive an Oscar nom for Best Picture." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
#17: Amy Poehler(14 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "[Did] we mention her awesome site Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, dedicated to improving young women's lives?" Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
#16: Laverne Cox(15 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The struggle for LGBTQ equality may be far from over, but Cox's success is inspiring, and a sign of more changes to come." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)
#15: Tracy Chou (16 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Tracy Chou is a software engineer and tech lead at Pinterest, but she's also known for being outspoken about gender inequality in the tech world." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Steve Jennings via Getty Images)
#14: Mindy Kaling(17 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Mindy Kaling has gone from being the only female writer on the staff of The Office (yup, she wrote for it and was a cast member) to being the star and director of her own sitcom, The Mindy Project, now in its third season." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
#13: Camille Leblanc-Bazinet(18 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The Quebec native (and "Fittest Woman on Earth") stands just 5'2" but packs a lot of muscle due to her stringent workout routine and tireless work ethic." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Thomas Concordia via Getty Images)
#12: Michelle Obama(19 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "[She's] continuing her tireless work to improve Americans’ lives through diet and exercise, a cause that all too often goes ignored considering its serious effects on the health of the nation." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#11: Ashley Graham(20 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Graham’s historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ad and well-earned spot on IMG’s roster has made her one of the most recognized plus-size models in the world." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Andy Kropa /Invision/AP)
#10: Serena Williams(21 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "How about this for longevity — she's also the oldest to ever occupy the No. 1 position." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#9: Jennifer Lawrence(22 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "When hackers leaked nude photos in 2014, she condemned them strongly and helped reroute the narrative on celebrity nude leaks." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
#8: Amal Clooney(23 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "She's a high-powered human rights lawyer who boasts as much brains as glamor, and we're glad the world got to know her a little better this year." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#7: Beyoncé(24 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "If anyone runs the world these days, it may be the fierce Beyoncé." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
#6: Elizabeth Holmes(25 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "The 31-year-old's health tech company, Theranos, has made her the youngest female billionaire in the world, but her goal is to completely change the landscape of how Americans think about their health by making blood tests fast, simple and affordable." Read the rest of the profile here.
#5: Lindsey Vonn(26 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Lindsey Vonn currently holds the world record for women's World Cup skiing wins and just bagged her 64th. This makes her, yes, the greatest female skier of all time, and just second-best ever if you include the other half of the population." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
#4: Taylor Swift(27 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "After a strong first few albums that made her a fan favourite within her own genre, she's broken through to the mainstream to become a genuine megastar, and there's no looking back." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:John Shearer/Invision/AP)
#3: Kim Kardashian(28 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "But if you step back and take a look at the facts, Kim has managed to flip Z-level fame into A-list status through pure business savvy." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Rob Latour/Invision/AP)
2. Ronda Rousey(29 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Take her 14-second takedown of Cat Zingano at UFC 184 — the fastest in UFC history." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Ray Tamarra via Getty Images)
1. Emma Watson(30 of30)
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Why she's outstanding: "Her alignment with the United Nations' HeForShe campaign has made her the face of feminism right now, and she's helping change the way men think about women." Read the rest of the profile here. (credit:Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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