Where do you draw the line between a woman who likes men with money versus a woman who might as well call herself a prostitute? Tiger Woods' alleged ex-mistress, Rachel Uchitel, claims that she's not a hooker or a madam in a recent article that chronicles
the blurring lines of whoredom. But this contradicts reports that she is more than happy to let a wealthy man like Tiger Woods
fill her bank account on account of their sexual affair. Here, sex and money are inextricably linked, even if the woman is in denial about it.
Then again, there are some women who are not so quick to associate with the oldest profession, like actress LisaRaye. Although I would never accuse Raye of engaging in the act of prostitution, she raised some eyebrows when describing her own relationships, which are always based, in part, on her getting money, access to power and gifts.
"Every man that I have ever dated has always been powerful, had money and been generous to me," she told Sister 2 Sister. "My father was my first introduction to power. I am attracted to power. So when people always ask me why you always date a man with money, why in the hell wouldn't I? I have my own lifestyle. It's like, I'm not going for less than what I have. If I can't be spoiled because he is not that generous, loving and caring, I don't want you."
It's not the loving and caring part that makes people wonder. It's the generous part that has men questioning if money is the most basic requirement necessary to get into LisaRaye's heart. Is this just a natural part of attraction, or are there women who are so focused on money that they can't remember what love is all about? Let's also be honest: Many women don't have a problem with what LisaRaye said, whether they admit it or not. So the idea of linking love and money is perfectly fine for many women, and even some men.
The distinction between prostitution and "love with benefits" could be a matter of how blatant the trade happens to be. If a woman is attracted to a wealthy man, our society usually thinks that's all right. But if a woman seeks out a wealthy man, gives him a little bit of everything and passes him a bill at the end of the date, then we might have a problem. Unfortunately, New York magazine has noted, that the latter is a growing trend. Yet those women, like Uchitel, would not call themselves whores. But perhaps there are -- to use the magazine's term with a black slang twist -- half-hoes. The trade of sex and love for material goods in these cases is a clear requirement, even if it's not stated on the outset by both parties or a full-time profession. And a growing number of women are comfortable being half-hoes.
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Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
18. LisaRaye
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but we're sure many men wanted to get cozy with LisaRaye's Diamond from the 1998 drama 'The Players Club.' Sure she played a stripper, but that's not the only reason she made this list. We can attest that working a pole does not necessarily make one sexy -- it takes that extra special something that LisaRaye has shown in every role she's had -- and she works that something to perfection.
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Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All Time:
First off, we acknowledge that 'sexiness' is extremely subjective, but since when has that stopped anyone from offering their opinion? It certainly hasn't kept us from taking note of the women who have served it up to us over and over again on the silver screen. That kind of consistency deserves recognition. That's why Black Voices took time out to compile a list of the top 30 sexiest actresses of all time. Although many of the women on our list have excelled in various media throughout their careers, we decided to rank each actress based on their "sex appeal in feature films, roles and scenes." Whether you agree or disagree with our rankings, we want to hear your opinion. Why not give us your own top 30 sexy actresses list? Please post your thoughts, comments and/or opinions in our community message board. Let the sexiness begin!
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
30. Thandie Newton
It's fitting that British actress Thandie Newton got the lead slot in our countdown. After all, compiling a list like this is sort of a 'Mission Impossible' given the fact that sexiness is completely subjective. Still, Newton sizzles on screen when the role calls for it, whether playing the femme fatale opposite Tom Cruise or the violated wife of Terrence Howard in the 2005 drama 'Crash.' No matter what your taste, leaving Newton off our list would have been an injustice.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
28. Vivica A. Fox
Vivica Fox managed to heat up the screen even when playing an ice queen a la Mr. Freeze's lusty assistant in 'Batman and Robin.' We should've expected as much from a character named Miss B. Haven. It seems Ms. Fox is destined to live up to her real name, having played sexy roles in 'Booty Call' and 'Two Can Play That Game.'
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
27. Robin Givens
As if posing in a 1994 issue of Playboy Magazine wasn't sexy enough! Robin Givens actually played a sex siren opposite Eddie Murphy in 'Boomerang.' Givens' character Jacqueline ultimately seduces Murphy's character Marcus Graham. Some say she played the same role in real life with her former husband, boxer Mike Tyson.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
26. Paula Patton
We can see why fellow R&B crooner Robin Thicke decided to put a ring on the finger of this sultry actress (let alone write a song about her). Of course we're sure that's not the only reason, but it couldn't have hurt. Paula Patton makes the list for roles in 'Déjà vu' and 'Idlewild.' Her leading men would be lost without the light she brings to the screen.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
25. Nichelle Nichols
We couldn't possibly leave the original intergalactic hottie off of this list! If Nichelle Nichols were the future of space travel, what self-respecting Trekkie wouldn't want to get beamed up? We would mention that she was hot enough to entice Captain James T. Kirk into TV's first on-screen interracial kiss, but that wouldn't be saying nearly enough. In her prime Lieutenant Uhura was light years ahead of the competition.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
24. Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt epitomizes sexiness. Just her name evokes the signature purr she unleashed as Catwoman. The eyes, the hands, the voice, the legs -- they all add to her allure -- yet her sexiness is even greater than the sum of her parts. We'll admit we haven't seen most of her movies, but it doesn't take much to be convinced. Besides, have you ever seen her performance of the song Santa Baby?
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
21. Stacey Dash
'Clueless' is what we would've been had we left Stacey Dash off of this list. Even at 42, Dash hasn't lost much (if any) of the sex appeal she had in her twenties. In fact, she could still pass for a twenty-something. (Well, we'd give her a pass on just about anything, but you get the point.) For further research, just check her 'very tasteful' August 2006 Playboy spread.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
19. Kerry Washington
There's no denying that Kerry Washington belongs in the 19th position on our top 30 list. The talented actress showed how desirable she can be on screen while portraying Ray Charles' wife, Della Bea Howard Robinson, in the 2004 Academy Award-winning film 'Ray.' Just in case you weren't convinced, her turn as an unemployed and unashamed wannabe mistress in Chris Rock's 'I Think I love My Wife' casts all doubts aside (except for the doubt that a sexy woman like her would've been smitten by Chris Rock's nerdy character). We hear it's good to be a king of comedy.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
18. LisaRaye
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but we're sure many men wanted to get cozy with LisaRaye's Diamond from the 1998 drama 'The Players Club.' Sure she played a stripper, but that's not the only reason she made this list. We can attest that working a pole does not necessarily make one sexy -- it takes that extra special something that LisaRaye has shown in every role she's had -- and she works that something to perfection.
Top 30 Sexiest Actresses of All-Time
This raises the question of whether or not it's ever fair to explicitly trade sex for money. The economy has hit a rough spot, and there are quite a few women who know that they could get some of their overdue bills paid by allowing a man into her "personal space." As Black Voices has reported earlier, some women are turning to sex work these days out of economic necessity. Is it okay to be a half-hoe then, if it is a matter of survival?
As my brother's book, 'Financial Lovemaking' says, money and love are always going to be linked, whether we like it or not. The age of the "part-time prostitute" may be here to stay, in part, because of the economy and because the link between sex and money is becoming more explicit -- and people seem to be growing comfortable with that.
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By: charles on 5/20/2010 7:44PM
why beat around the bush. dinner or cash? with some women you'd make out better with a cash transaction. call them what you want, just think about the time you've saved.
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By: selfish people on 5/22/2010 3:44AM
Does anyone care about purity and chastity anymore? Why is lust consuming so many people at any cost? Are the lives of people so empty until they believe fulfillment comes from having intimate relations with anyone? How about REALLY asking Jesus into your life to fill the void in your heart?
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By: broham on 5/27/2010 4:12PM
I couldn't agree more. Why waste time and money. Write the check and give up the drawers if money matters that much.
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By: johny cartz on 5/21/2010 2:44AM
My best advice get a regular girl. Since she does that for a living there could be 3 or 4 other guys out there thinking the same thing as you. Also since she barely speaks english I don't think it would be very easy convincing her to get out of that lifestyle. Paying for it is easy but it'll feel better when you can be with a girl who you know has the same feelings as you; so there will be no guessing or speculating. My guess as to why you felt such a deep connection too is because it was your first time having sex so you might just be connecting that special moment with her, when it probably definitely was not her first time. Good luck whatever happens.
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By: ron on 5/21/2010 9:01AM
Some women have no shame, since the subject is women,one says shes " addicted to power" what a joke, shes addicted to that mean green and probaly would sell her soul to the devil for a price.
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By: yalldaddy on 5/22/2010 3:48AM
I totally agree.
The question I would like to ask now is, what happens to these money hungry women when they have aged, and have lost their looks and sex appeal?
They usually end up tired, bitter, and sad, end of story!
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By: Kenneth White on 5/21/2010 11:05AM
This is very common in some countries in Europe, such as Portugal and Spain. Many women dress up to go work everything, that is, prostitute: sell sex for money. Some of these women are married, their husbands know where and what they are going to do. Several years, I sent a 50-page paper to the Women's Division detailing the plight of women in Portugal, especially African women who were refugees from former colonies of Portugal. Out of economic necessity, survival, and high unemployment, many are forced into this type "work" with full knowledge of their husbands and significant others.
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By: Eric on 5/21/2010 11:14AM
It's visceral, Females of all species choose their mates in anticipation of what the male has and can get to make sure they'll be taken care of of once they produce offspring, so believe it or not, it's basic instinct.
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By: B.P. on 5/21/2010 11:51AM
Well, if getting her in bed is what you really want, then you might as well just give her the cash, as opposed to spending all of your money on her, and then she ends up sleeping with someone else!!
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By: meanvee on 5/21/2010 1:21PM
I still believe that there is still a lot of decent respectful women out there who do not let the almighty dollar determine who is a proper mate for them. Whatever happened to that old song called "money can't buy me love".
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