Sexiest Woman Minka Kelly

Minka Kelly has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive 2010 by gentlemen's magazine Esquire.

Minka Kelly has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine.

The 30-year-old actress - best known for her role as Lyla Garry in sports TV series 'Friday Night Lights - topped the list which will be revealed in the US publication's forthcoming November issue, and admitted she feels more self-confident than ever.

Discussing turning 30, she said: "It is a big one and I love it. I think it's the most exciting birthday I've ever had. I'm so excited to be a woman. Done with the 20s.

"I'm confident - confident in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff. It just feels nice to be at peace with yourself.

"I think my 30th birthday gave me permission to have all that. The 20s were a pain in the a*s - figuring it all out. What am I doing? Where do I go?"

However, the Los Angeles-born beauty - who is currently dating football star Derek Jeter - admits her new found confidence does not mean she has any more direction in her life.

Asked what she had planned by the magazine, she said: "I don't know. And I'm glad I don't know!"