From locales ranging from Australia to South Africa to the U.K. and everywhere in between, check out the sexiest imports in the land of the Hollywood
Inside the base of the Statue of Liberty, a plaque toting the stars and stripes as a landing point for immigrants famously reads, "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."
Well, the following stars you're about to see are hardly poor, not tired (that we know of) or huddled -- they're all actually quite fresh-faced and sexy.
But like the in-comers addressed by Lady Liberty, they all arrived in hopes of achieving the American dream: fame, fortune and all the goodies that go with it.
From locales ranging from Australia to South Africa to the U.K. and everywhere in between, check out the sexiest imports in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek, 44, was born in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico. The breathtaking beauty received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her performance in 2002’s "Frida," in which she played embattled art prodigy Frida Kahlo, who was also from Mexico.
Penelope Cruz
Born in Madrid, Spain, 36-year-old Penelope Cruz has maintained her fame both in her home country and the United States, having had roles in high profile films such as "Blow" and "Vanilla Sky."
The dark-haired beauty has also modeled for Mango, Ralph Lauren and L'Oréal.
Orlando Bloom
Hunky Orlando Bloom, who was born in Canterbury, Kent, England, has carved out a name for himself in the states with films like "The Lord of the Rings" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."
He’s currently married to supermodel Miranda Kerr.
Sofia Vergara
Colombian-born stunner Sofia Vergara has been once of the most acclaimed actresses on TV in recent years for her role as "Modern Family" matriarch Gloria Delgado-Prichett, racking up nominations for Golden Globes, Emmys and SAG Awards.
David Beckham
London, England native/international soccer superstar David Beckham arrived in the states to much fanfare in 2007. Since then, his presence caused a media frenzy in both the sports and entertainment comminutes, as the Hollywood establishment quickly became enamored with his high-profile marriage to fellow Brit Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham.
Charlize Theron
The star of acclaimed films such as "The Devil’s Advocate," "Mighty Joe Young" and "2 Days In The Valley," 35-year-old South Africa native Charlize Theron became the first person from her country to win an Academy Award, for her work in 2003’s "Monster."
Heidi Klum
German-born supermodel Heidi Klum, who’s married to English singer Seal, got her big break in the states when she was picked out of 25,000 contestants in a 1992 talent search called Model 92. She received a $300,000 modeling contract, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Gisele Bundchen
The gorgeous wife of Super Bowl stalwart Tom Brady, 30-year-old Brazilian Gisele Bundchen has been the world’s top-earning model in the past seven years, having been a Victoria’s Secret Angel in addition to her lucrative endorsement deals.
Prior to Brady, Bundchen dated "Titanic" heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio.
Alessandra Ambrosia
Victoria’s Secret angel Alessandra Ambrosia was born in Brazil like her modeling colleague Gisele Bundchen.
The drop-dead gorgeous 29-year-old gave birth to her first child in 2008, a daughter named Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur, with her hubby, businessman Jamie Mazur
Keira Knightley
Twenty-five-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" stunner Keira Knightley arrived from the U.K. to sail the seven seas of Hollywood, where she found many Tinseltown treasures. The star has even been nominated for an Academy Award for her work in the film "Pride & Prejudice."
She’s also earned rave reviews in films such as "Never Let Me Go" and "Atonement."
Emma Watson
Born to English parents in Paris, France, Emma Watson, 20, skyrocketed to fame in the United States playing the role of Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" film series.
"I had no idea of the scale of the film series," she told Parade in 2007. "If I had, I would have been completely overwhelmed."
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