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The 10 Sexiest Tomboys

Amelia Earhart was just the first of many

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(Newser) – In honor of Amelia’s celebration of the tough girl, James Brady Ryan of Nerve takes a look at the top 10 sexy tomboys onscreen and off:

  • Nancy McKeon as Jo Polniaczek, The Facts of Life: Her entrance (on a motorcycle) and eventual career choice (police officer) speak for themselves.
  • Ellen Page: The Juno star grew up climbing trees and playing with action figures, and she did her own roller-derby stunts in Whip It.

  • Sara Gilbert as Darlene Conner, Roseanne: Sardonic, athletic, and brash, “she delighted in gross-out humor and tormenting her siblings.”
  • Mia Hamm: “She’s been called one of the most influential athletes of the nineties and into the twenty-first century, and for good reason.”
  • Joan Jett: “Jett could blow out your eardrums, drink you under the table, and take you home all in one night.”
  • Katee Sackhoff as Starbuck, Battlestar Galactica: The cigar-loving fighter pilot “easily wins the honor of most badass chick in the Colonial Fleet.”
  • Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley as Jess Bharma and Jules Paxton, Bend It Like Beckham: “The girls’ athletic prowess and close friendship leads to more than a few allegations of lesbianism.”
For the complete list, click the link below.

It was 'Facts of Life' time again when actresses Lisa Welchel, left, Charlotte Rae and Nancy McKeon reunited during the Third Annual Friends of CLARE Foundation Tribute Dinner to honor Charlotte Rae.
It was 'Facts of Life' time again when actresses Lisa Welchel, left, Charlotte Rae and Nancy McKeon reunited during the Third Annual Friends of CLARE Foundation Tribute Dinner to honor Charlotte Rae.   (Getty Images)
Actors Michael Cera, right, and Ellen Page are shown in scene from the Jason Reitman film 'Juno' in this undated handout photo.
Actors Michael Cera, right, and Ellen Page are shown in scene from the Jason Reitman film 'Juno' in this undated handout photo.   (AP PHOTO/CP,HO, TIFF)
This file photo, originally supplied by CNN, shows Sara Gilbert  on the CNN program
This file photo, originally supplied by CNN, shows Sara Gilbert on the CNN program "Larry King Live" at the CNN studios, on Oct. 7, 2005, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/CNN, Rose M. Prouser)
Mia Hamm, then with the United States Women's National team, celebrates a goal against the Mexico Women's National team in this Dec. 8, 2004, file photo, in Carson, Calif.
Mia Hamm, then with the United States Women's National team, celebrates a goal against the Mexico Women's National team in this Dec. 8, 2004, file photo, in Carson, Calif.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Joan Jett performs with her band, the Blackhearts during a rally in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
Joan Jett performs with her band, the Blackhearts during a rally in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
In this image released by Sci-Fi Channel, Katee Sackhoff is shown in a scene from
In this image released by Sci-Fi Channel, Katee Sackhoff is shown in a scene from "Battlestar Galactica."   (AP Photo/SCI FI Channel, Carole Segal)
Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra pose backstage at The Hollywood Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel October 18, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra pose backstage at The Hollywood Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel October 18, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.   (Getty Images)
This photo released by Fox Searchlight shows  Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in a scene from
This photo released by Fox Searchlight shows Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart in a scene from "Amelia".   (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight,Ken Woroner)
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my-name-here
Oct 24, 09 8:30 AM CDT
Jeez, THOSE are the ten sexiest tomboys? LOL! Reply
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Cegorach
Oct 25, 09 12:27 AM CDT
Makes me _really_ not want to know who falls below the mark *shudders*
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dan.lewin
Oct 24, 09 8:41 AM CDT
you are kidding,is this is the best you could do? Reply
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Alan_Harrington
Oct 24, 09 10:06 AM CDT
joan jett has a visible beard for god's sake Reply
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saridout
Oct 24, 09 11:25 AM CDT
pathetic list Reply
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