Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2006) -- High-Definition TV can be most cruel. The picture is so clear that you can detect even the hint of a new wrinkle forming on an otherwise perfect face.

However, celebrities who are naturally beautiful in real-life look even better in ultra-real HD. Their skin, hair and smile somehow take on an extra radiance, all but overwhelming the viewer with their raw physical attractiveness.

So in honor of true beauty, I am now publishing the second annual, Swanni's 10 Sexiest Women in HDTV!

These 10 TV actresses are so 'HDTV hot' that they could break up your marriage with a single flip of the remote. 

So here are Swanni's 10 Sexiest Women in HDTV! (Note: All programming times are eastern.)


1. Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty)
The 43-year-old Vanessa has cried that she hates HDTV because you "can see every pore, every line on an actress' face." And as the villainous Wilhelmina Slater in ABC's Ugly Betty, her aging signs are clearly visible in HD.  But she's no Ugly Betty. In high-def, Vanessa's blue eyes shine bright and her Miss America curves could still wow any judge. She's crystal-clear proof that you don't have to be college-age to look sensational in high-def
Ugly Betty, ABC, Thursdays at 8 p.m.


2. Evangeline Lily (Lost)
The Lost star was discovered by male viewers in the show's premiere episode when she stripped to a bra and panties to take a dip in the ocean. Despite the show's ratings dip this season, Evangeline is still a 10. In high-def, her freckled complexion and sinewy but sexy form is a sight to behold.
Lost returns to ABC in February at 10 p.m. on Wednesdays.


3. Elisha Cuthbert (24)
As Kim, agent Jack Bauer's daughter in distress, Elisha has appeared in every season of 24 except for number four. However, due to 24's secretive nature, it's unknown if she'll return for season six starting in January. We sure hope so. The 24-year-old actress looks like a modern day Marilyn Monroe. In high-def, she might even look better..
24 returns to Fox on Sunday at 8 p.m. on January 14 with a two-hour episode.