#21. Diane Lane, 41
Did you even know she was over 40? Because we sure as hell didn't until we began the countdown. Did you also know she began acting when she was six? Neither did we. Don't say we never taught you anything. Diane Lane is an all-American girl, born and raised in New York. We bet she was cute as a button when she was a kid, sort of like Shirley Temple. Thank the high heavens and the lords above that she didn't end up looking like Shirley Temple-Black in her old age. Holy crap, that woman looks like a total
freakfest.
In any case, Diane Lane capitalized on her all-American looks starring as a Boston girlfriend in The Perfect Storm and an online dater (how much more American can you get) in Must Love Dogs. We sort of wish that John Cusack and Diane Lane would get together since they totally seem made for each other. She's attractive, but not only in a crazy sexpot kind of way; we feel she's also got a kind of quirkiness John Cusack would appreciate. Hey, now in addition to countdown creator, we can also add matchmaker to our resumés! John Cusack, take heed, this one's a keeper! Don't let her go, even if she's unfaithful.