Marisa Miller is "the hottest woman in the world," according to Maxim magazine's 2008 Hot List.

Miller "embodies the official return of the all-American supermodel," Maxim says.

The 29-year-old is known for her many appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and Victoria's Secret catalogs. She was the cover model for the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Click here to see Maxim's top ten hottest women of 2008.

Actress Scarlett Johansson — who recently announced her engagement to actor Ryan Reynolds — received second place in hotness. Actresses Jessica Biel and Eva Longoria Parker took second and third places respectively, with Parker being dubbed "hotter than a truckload of jalapenos."

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elisha Cuthbert, Eva Mendes, Christina Aguilera, Lindsay Lohan and Ashley Tisdale were ranked in fifth to tenth place.

Click here to see Maxim's top 100 Hotties in 2008.