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These unconventional sex symbols prove that you don't need to fit into a mold to be attractive and sexy as hell. From Maisie Williams, to Ronda Rousey, to Adele, we're looking at attractive female celebrities who have undeniable sex appeal, even if it is not of the conventional sort. Join WatchMojo as we count down our picks for the top 10 most unlikely female sex symbols.

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Top 10 Unlikely Female Sex Symbols

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You don’t have to fit into a mold to be attractive and sexy as hell. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Unlikely Female Sex Symbols. For this list, we’re looking at women who have undeniable sex appeal, even if it is not of the conventional sort. If you’re looking for Unconventional Male Sex Symbols, we’ve got you covered over at MsMojo!

#10: Maisie Williams

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If you’re a fan of the hit HBO show, “Game of Thrones” you might still think of her as a young tomboy. But while the character she plays, Arya Stark, might still care 0% about her looks, there is no doubt that the actress who plays her, Maisie Williams, has grown up into a beautiful young woman. Small but mighty, with her knowing smirk and steely sharp eyes, she has unique and striking features. Her charming/mischievous nature has won her fans and admirers all over the world, and it’s not hard to see why.

#9: Anne Robinson

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Back in the early 2000s, it seemed like everyone was watching “The Weakest Link” – or at least quoting the parting phrase. But at the same time, some people began to notice that there was a little something special about the stern English lady who was hosting, Anne Robinson. Cutting out contestants with extra sharp remarks, she seemed to awaken in some viewers the fond notion of a bit of recreational scolding. Tall, red-haired, decked out in black, and bespectacled, the Queen of Mean may not be the most conventional sort of sexy, but for many she was just the right cup of tea.

#8: Ronda Rousey

If there is one thing this damsel isn’t... it’s distressed. In fact, don’t call her damsel at all - this lady is a bonafide badass. At the age of twenty-one, she became the first American woman to earn an Olympic medal in Judo at the Beijing Games in 2008. This dominating force of a woman then went on to win twelve mixed martial arts fights, six of which were in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and began an acting career in 2014 in the action-packed “The Expendables 3.” An inspiration to women everywhere and proving that anyone can be a contender, she is also a knock-out in more ways than one.

#7: Elisabeth Moss

While Peggy Olson – the character through whom most people first got to know Elisabeth Moss – on the AMC hit “Mad Men,” is not depicted as conventionally pretty, audiences got to watch her grow into a capable, determined woman as the show progressed. And nothing is quite as sexy as confidence. Off-screen, Moss has a certain definite girl-next-door charm. Since going onto star in the dystopian drama “The Handmaid’s Tale,” she has also proven herself to be a versatile actress, as well as an undeniably attractive one.

#6: Adele

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With a distinct and sultry voice that is totally unforgettable, Adele is hard to ignore. Also, shedefies what a musical mega-star should look like, as well as sound like. She isn't petite, and she doesn't try to be. Full-figured and curvaceous, she brings old-school beauty and class to every one of her performances, and as her songs are some of the best lyrical romantic poems of this generation, she is clearly a woman who knows all about love and passion. A true artist through and through, it’s hard not to adore Adele even as she breaks your heart.

#5: Felicia Day

Who says gamers can’t be sex symbols? Well, whoever they are, they’d be wrong - and we'd just have to present the case of actress and writer Felicia Day for proof. The petite red-head first broke into the acting world with parts in smaller, indie flicks and TV guest spots, but then went on to create and star in “The Guild," a web series based on her life as a gamer. It quickly took off, earning her and her crew not only a paycheck, but also multiple awards. In addition, it allowed Day to nab roles in productions like “Supernatural” and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” On top of her nerd/geek cred, she’s even written a memoir! What’s not to love?

#4: Rebel Wilson

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Funny, confident and curvy; while there’s obviously more to Rebel Wilson that just those three words, they are more than enough to justify her spot on this list. The Australian actress is multi-talented, has a megawatt smile, and seemingly no inhibitions when it comes to the lengths she’ll go to get a laugh! Elle Magazine says that “watching her vamp for the camera is a revelation.” This is true whether she’s posing for a photo shoot or showing off her singing and dancing “skills” as Fat Amy - so much so that Wilson was able to secure herself a lead role in the 2019 satirical rom-com “Isn’t It Romantic,” alongside Liam Hemsworth, no less!

#3: Tina Fey

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Writer, actor, comedian: This lady has done a little of everything. Star and creator of "30 Rock", she is perhaps best known for playing awkward or overbearing characters (and Sarah Palin!). However, despite this, she knows how to make fun of herself without being overly self-deprecating. Also, despite not playing overtly sexy roles – and occasionally making fun of her own features – she is undeniably beautiful. Cheekbones like that should be placed in a museum for posterity! A witty, beautiful woman with a great sense of humor; what more could people ask for?

#2: Judi Dench

This actress has been around the boards more than once, and continues to prove that age is nothing but a number. Often portraying powerful characters, she is the definition of an alpha-woman. With her short pixie hair, little frowning smile, delicate yet somewhat fierce demeanor, Dame Judi Dench leaves most audiences not knowing which way is up – until she defines it. With roles like M, and Queen Elizabeth I under her belt (the latter a role for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, despite only eight minutes of screen time!), there is no question that she is the Boss, and what’s not sexy about that?

#1: Tilda Swinton

This great character actress has an androgynous, otherworldly look that is all her own - and people can’t help but fall in love. With her large soulful eyes, nebulous appearance, and pale pale skin, Tilda Swinton looks like a humanoid alien from another planet, or at the very least a magical being. Poised and collected, she always manages to steal whatever she’s scene she is in, no matter the film. She is almost intimidatingly cool, what with her ancient Anglo-Scots family line and her work with the late great David Bowie. She is sexy, confident and mysterious from every angle.

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