Kate thinks being sexy is 'mortifying'

The 36-year-old Van Helsing star Kate Beckinsale thinks it is 'mortifying' to have been named the Sexiest Woman Alive.

Actress Kate Beckinsale thinks it is "mortifying" to have been named the Sexiest Woman Alive.



The 36-year-old Van Helsing star, who was awarded the moniker by Esquire magazine last month, revealed she was still coming to terms with the new title.

"It's such a nice thing to happen and then immediately it's mortifying," News.com.au quoted her as saying.

She continued: "Somebody came up to me in the street and went ''are you the sexiest woman alive?'' and I went 'yes' and then I thought" errrggh I can't say yes to that!

"I should be shot on sight for that, it's awful!