Washington: 'Monster' star Charlize Theron has been named the actress with the best legs in Hollywood in a poll conducted by a US magazine.

According to In Touch magazine, the credit for conferring this honour to the actress goes to her ballerina background that helped shape her long legs.

Theron beat Gisele Bundchen and Jennifer Anniston to claim the top spot in the competition, reports Contactmusic.

The top five positions on the list of best-legged celebrities were wrapped up by Vanessa Minnillo, the MTV presenter who is dating Nick Lachey, and wrestler-turned TV dancer, Stacy Keibler.

Top 10 best-legged stars:

1. Charlize Theron

2. Gisele Bundchen

3. Jennifer Aniston

4. Vanessa Minnillo

5. Stacy Keibler

6. Halle Berry

7. Carrie Underwood

8. Christina Aguilera

9. Katherine McPhee (AMERICAN IDOL star)

10. Eva Longoria. (ANI)