50 Most Memorable Pin-ups
50. Shakira -- In almost any language, Shakira translates into "astounding abs." What's the origin of this six-pack wonder? Shakira fell in love with performing when her father took her to a Middle Eastern restaurant and she discovered belly dancing. (We only mention that detail to help you imagine Shakira belly dancing. It makes the poster even better.)
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49. Lisa Hartman -- Best known these days as Mrs. Clint Black, this Texas cutie burst onto the scene in 1976's "Tabitha," a TV series about the grown-up witch-child of Samantha and Darren Stevens from "Bewitched." She's bewitching, all right, and laying it all on the table.
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48. Tila Tequila -- What you don't know about Tila: her real name is Tila Nguyen, she was born in Singapore, and was once in a girl gang. What you do know: back before she "found love" on MTV, she held the record for the most MySpace friends ever (1.5 million and counting). And chances are every one of them had this poster.
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47. Cheryl Ladd -- Cheryl Ladd may forever be known as Farrah Fawcett's stand-in from "Charlie's Angels," but as soon as she was on the show she proved her cleavage could stand on its own. Nowadays, she spends more time golfing than acting, leaving the latter to her daughter, Jordan Ladd (who appeared in "Grindhouse" and has definitely inherited some of the DNA Chery's exhibits here. (Image from postershop.ch.)
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46. Mariah Carey -- While this pop superstar's music polarizes people, can't we all agree on the booty? Time to hold hands. (Image from adrants.com)
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45. Charlene Tilton -- You can see the talent of a former Hollywood High cheerleader blazing through Charlene Tilton's bikini in this shot. If you're under the age of 25, you may not realize she once starred as Lucy Ewing in the TV series "Dallas." Her talents will be sorely missed in upcoming movie version. (Image from imageshack.us.)
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44. Loni Anderson -- Peroxide blonde hair? Check. Feathered and blown-dried? Check. Absurd, multi-colored backdrop? Double-check. Oh yes, we have all the ingredients of an early-'80s scorcher. Once, Loni was the toast of "WKRP in Cincinnati" and then Mrs. Burt Reynolds. She may now be the faded punchline of "Love Boat" episodes, yet in this poster she's still a Technicolor dream.
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43. Alyssa Milano -- The second "Poison Ivy" movie represented that moment when Alyssa transformed from goodie-two-shoes child star to budding sexpot. Sure, she made plenty of cinematic missteps along the way -- including the vaguely erotic "Deadly Sins." Then she posed for this poster -- and we immediately forgave everything.
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42. Heather Thomas -- The good news: This poster had no room for Heather Thomas' notable co-star from "The Fall Guy" -- Lee Majors aka the Six-Million Dollar Man. The less-than-good news: This hot poster is as much skin we'll ever see from Ms. Thomas, who said, "I won't take my clothes off because I can't believe it's necessary. You can be sexy with your clothes on just as well as you can by taking off your blouse."
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41. Lita Ford -- How did '80s rock-chick Lita Ford sell more than 100 million records? Maybe it was her hot licks that could match any hair-metal god's. Maybe it was an armory full of Aqua Net. Or maybe it was a slew of posters like this one.
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And the readers spoke. Not only did the they vote for the top poster girl of all time, but it turned out we had forgotten a few -- dozens, in fact. Check out the readers' choices after the jump.
Users Choice: Most Memorable Pinups
Cindy Magnolis
Allen wrote, "You forgot the most famous girl of them all ... Cindy Margolis!"
allposters.com
Scarlett Johansson
Alex wrote, "Umm, so where's Scarlett Johansson???"
photobucket.com
Betty Grable
Kathy wrote, "Where is Betty Grable???" Her long, long legs, cute bottom and over the shoulder "come hither" look won WWII!"
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Vendela
Britten wrote."What about the SI swimsuit poster of Vendela in the silver swimsuit. That is the only one I ever had!"
i.cnn.net
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Hugh wrote, "What about Barbi Benton & Jennifer Love Hewitt?"
imagehost.org
Jessica Simpson
Bubba wrote, "You left out Jessica Simpson as Daisy Duke and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders."
flickr.com
Kim Novak
Jack wrote, "How about the Playboy Issue of Kim Novak?"
art.com
Pat Benatar
Marc wrote, "I can't think of ONE guy that didn't have a Pat Benatar poster I the 80s!"
allposters.com
Olivia Newton-John
Randy wrote, "I always loved Olivia Newton-John's posters. I love her eyes. That was a popular poster in the 70's. Many listed here are great choices though."
portrait.gov.au
Pam Grier
Njoya wrote, "Where the heck is Pam Grier aka Foxy Brown? Are you kidding me? She should be right at the top of that list! She makes Farrah look like a wet noodle and the rest can't even compete with that Amazon of lusciousness!"
allposters.com
And now the question still remains. Did we miss anyone else? Can any pin-up possibly unseat the reigning queen? Let us know what you think.



















Once upon a time, Asylum dared to determine the most memorable bedroom pin-up posters of all time. Our meticulous research and straw polling resulted in a ranked list of 50 beautiful, unforgettable images that have graced the adolescent bedrooms of males across the free world. 







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Thursday 30 October
By Bill
Don't see Farrah Fawcett anyplace. Can you consider changing the name of this asylum website to something else? The name is easier to see than the photos.
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Thursday 01 January
By bobby
you are so right bill no FARRAH .what are they out of there minds
Tuesday 20 January
By Michael Trifonoff
Tanya Roberts was missed, how!
Saturday 24 January
By Dee
You are right no Farrah. I'm a woman and even I thought that the Farrah poster was the hottest of them all. And her hair was the most envied for decades.
That's a disgrace it's not in this list.
Thursday 20 November
By Jennifer
What about Liza Minnelli? I know, I know, in this day and age, most people think she's a joke, but c'mon, consider how she looked in Cabaret! She was HOT! I still have that poster of her in the black bowler hat, the boots, the stockings....
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Friday 21 November
By Mike
As a fan of the female form, I have to disagree with some of your placements. Lisa Hartman, Anna Nichol Smith, Kathy Ireland and Jenna Jamison are way to low on the list. They should all move up, with Kathy Ireland taking the top spot.
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Sunday 23 November
By e kohler
I know u are much younger than I, but one famous poster from the 2ns world war is always missing. It is the one of Betty Grable in the white one piece. check it out. It will hold its own with all the modern gals.
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Wednesday 26 November
By REDNECK
YAHHHH...I HAVE NO CLUE WHY U DONT HAVE FARAH FAWCETT ON THE LIST. I CANT EVEN BEGIN TO TELL U HOW MANY TIMES I JACKED A LOAD OVER HERE WHILE WATCHING CHARLIE'S ANGELS & THE CANNONBALL RUN. IF U CAN GET BRAIN FREEZE WHILE JACKIN'...THATS SOME DAMN GOOD MATERIAL!!!
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Thursday 27 November
By carmela
Please do the male pinups of all time!!! We females bought way more posters than the guys!! Steve McQueen wa HOT in the 60's and 70's! He is still the Sexiest Man!!
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Thursday 27 November
By carmela
Also, I masturbated watching Steve McQueen and became a woman because of him!!!
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Sunday 04 January
By ROB
I really liked McQeen in a bunch of flix but did you ever see 'the blob', about 1960.? Also I think ladies that tickle themselfs are special.
Saturday 29 November
By Julian Bradshaw
When u talk about out & out SEXY there is only one.
Hailey Berry
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Sunday 30 November
By dan
Learn how to spell you moran. It's Halle Berry.
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Tuesday 09 December
By Jack
You're right; he should learn how to spell. BTW: moron is spelled with o's. No 'A'. Ouch...
Sunday 30 November
By Robbie
You forgot Tonya Roberts!!!!!
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Sunday 04 January
By carrotjuse
Give her a rest. It's been forty years. You probably cant even remember where you put your keys, but this...?
Sunday 30 November
By Brian
You can keep Jane the traitor. We aren't Fonda her.
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Monday 08 December
By Lynn
Oh come on people - every poster girl for the last 50 years has tried to be Marilyn Monroe. Gone but never to be forgotten,Madonna and all the rest have tried to look like her. She should have placed 1st,3rd, and 5th....And you know another one that was left out was Jane Russell - she was hot enough to date Howard Hughes ?
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Monday 08 December
By Mark
Pretty comprehensive collection with the addition of the 2nd '69'...but it was Raquel Welch in the see through bikini that graced the inside of my gym locker.
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Monday 08 December
By Marquis
Pretty comprehensive collection with the additional '69'...but not much compares to Raquel Welch in a wet bikini!
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