Natalie Portman tops Maxim Magazine's new poll, "Sexiest Vegetarians," ranked the first besting the likes of Alyssa Milano, Shannon Elizabeth and many more.

Has been a vegetarian since childhood and is an advocate for animal rights, Natalie Portman is being chosen by Maxim Magazine as its Sexiest Vegetarian. The publication has come up with yet another poll, "Sexiest Vegetarians", and coming on the first spot is the movie beauty who does not eat animal products or wear fur, feathers or leather.

Once claimed that all of her shoes "are from Target and Stella McCartney", Portman even designs her own brand of vegan footwear. The vegan collection of shoes she designed in conjunction with Te Casan is called "The Natalie Portman Collection," which has been available for pre-order beginning from January 15, 2008.

Coming in at number one on Maxim's "Sexiest Vegetarians" poll, Portman besting some of her fellow celebrities including Pamela Anderson, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Shannon Elizabeth just to name a few.

In other Portman news, the actress has been invading the Internet for a little political advocacy, being featured in a new public service announcement (PSA) encouraging people to vote in the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, saying that "To vote is to express yourself."

Below is the list of Maxim's 10 Sexiest Vegetarians:

1. Natalie Portman
2. Alyssa Milano
3. Shannon Elizabeth
4. Petra Nemcova
5. Avril Lavigne
6. Pamela Anderson
7. Joss Stone
8. Rachael Leigh Cook
9. Sophie Monk
10. Kylie Bax

Source : http://www.aceshowbiz.com