GQ Magazine’s Sexiest Cover Stars

Rihanna drops jaws, plus more steamy cover shots.

British GQ, December 2013 - The singer channels Medusa for British GQ’s 25th Anniversary issue donning a crown of hissing snakes and fearlessly carrying the mother reptile around her neck. Bossy!  (Photo: British GQ Magazine, December 2013)

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Rihanna - GQ has earned a reputation for truly provocative covers over the years. When the men’s magazine really wants to push the envelope, we bet they have a short list of sexy stars to call on, as exemplified by the following cover stars. By Britt Middleton We had to do a double take when we first laid eyes on Rihanna, who channels the mythic Greek monster Medusa for the December 2013 cover of British GQ. (Photo: British GQ Magazine, December 2013)

GQ, December 2012 - Rihanna is the first woman to cover GQ magazine’s “Men of the Year” issue, and the sexy songstress isn’t afraid to mark her territory by baring it all. Ri Ri poses in nothing but a cropped, unzipped leather jacket on the December cover, exuding pure beauty and bad-ass-ness. Now, check out 19 more drool-worthy magazine covers, all courtesy of the “Diamonds” diva. (Photo: GQ Magazine)

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Rihanna - We couldn’t talk about GQ’s sexiest cover stars without including Rih Rih’s December 2012 shot, where the Bajan beauty again goes topless and bottomless. We gotta say: she’s working that leather jacket! (Photo: GQ Magazine, December 2012)

Beyoncé on GQ - GQ released its spicy Beyoncé cover of its February "The 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century" issue and all we can say is, "Wow!" On the cover, Bey is wearing nothing but her Madalyn animal-print briefs and a cropped football jersey, which is fitting since she's set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 3. (Photo: GQ Magazine)

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Beyoncé - Rocking a sexy crop top and barely-there bottoms on the February 2013 cover, it’s no wonder why Bey topped GQ’s list for the 100 Sexiest Women of the 21st Century. (Photo: GQ Magazine, February 2013)

Beyoncé - Bey is no stranger to steaming up the pages of GQ. She famously stripped down to her skivvies for the February 2011 cover of GQ Germany. (Photo: GQ Germany, 2011)

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Beyoncé - Bey is no stranger to steaming up the pages of GQ. She famously stripped down to her skivvies for the February 2011 cover of GQ Germany. (Photo: GQ Germany, 2011)

Rita Ora - The British beauty went totally bare, save for a gorgeous ruby red lip and diamond accessories, for the August 2013 issue of British GQ. (Photo: British GQ Magazine, August 2013)

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Rita Ora - The British beauty went totally bare, save for a gorgeous ruby red lip and diamond accessories, for the August 2013 issue of British GQ. (Photo: British GQ Magazine, August 2013)

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Tyra Banks - Rocking a teeny-tiny bikini, the top model was definitely in top form for her February 1996 cover. (Photo: GQ Magazine, February 1996)

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Tyra Banks - Rocking a teeny-tiny bikini, the top model was definitely in top form for her February 1996 cover. (Photo: GQ Magazine, February 1996)

Naomi Campbell - We’re thinking it’s her legendary runway walk that helps shape Naomi’s buns of steel. Posing in the buff for British GQ, the supermodel reminds us why they call her queen. (Photo: GQ UK, March 2011)

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Naomi Campbell - The supermodel proves that skin is definitely in, going nude for her March 2011 cover of British GQ. (Photo: GQ UK, March 2011)

Colin Kaepernick - Baring his washboard abs and impressive ink, San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick definitely scores points for his September 2013 cover look. (Photo: GQ Magazine, September 2013)

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Colin Kaepernick - Baring his washboard abs and impressive ink, San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick definitely scores points for his September 2013 cover look. (Photo: GQ Magazine, September 2013)

Freida Pinto - While the gorgeous actress isn’t showing lots of skin here, it’s her smoldering gaze, perfectly mussed hair and glistening skin that make this December 2010 GQ India cover oh-so-hot. (Photo: GQ India Magazine, 2010)

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Freida Pinto - While the gorgeous actress isn’t showing lots of skin here, it’s her smoldering gaze, perfectly mussed hair and glistening skin that make this December 2010 GQ India cover oh-so-hot. (Photo: GQ India Magazine, 2010)

Eva Longoria - The former Desperate Housewives star proves she doesn’t need racks of designer clothes to take a hot picture, posing in a lacy white bra and panties set for the December 2012 cover of GQ Mexico (Photo: GQ Mexico Magazine, December 2012)

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Eva Longoria - The former Desperate Housewives star proves she doesn’t need racks of designer clothes to take a hot picture, posing in a lacy white bra and panties set for the December 2012 cover of GQ Mexico (Photo: GQ Mexico Magazine, December 2012)

Jennifer Lopez - We know J.Lo is famous for her backside, but this December 2002 cover shot is all about her gorgeous gams and toned midsection. (Photo: GQ Magazine, December 2002)

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Jennifer Lopez - We know J.Lo is famous for her backside, but this December 2002 cover shot is all about her gorgeous gams and toned midsection. (Photo: GQ Magazine, December 2002)