Sexy Celebrities Germany 2025

February 2025

This new study continues the series of Discurv surveys on Europeans’ views of the sexiest celebrities from France, Italy, and other countries.

Objectives of the Survey

To define the iconic sexy personalities in Belgium
To examine possible differences based on respondents' profiles (men / women as well as Flanders / Wallonia)

Who is the sexiest male athlete?

Younger respondents (18–34 years old) show a stronger preference for Alexander Zverev and Mats Hummels.
Older participants (50–65 and 66+) tend to favor well-known football figures like Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos.
This highlights that perceptions of attractiveness vary significantly across generations.

Some athletes, such as Manuel Neuer and Mats Hummels, enjoy balanced popularity between male and female respondents.
Others, like Alexander Zverev, receive disproportionately more votes from female participants.

Who is the sexiest female athlete?

Angelique Kerber and Alica Schmidt are perceived as the most attractive female athletes, though neither garners a particularly high vote share.
Men seem to participate more actively in this ranking, while women are more likely to abstain from voting.

Preferences vary by age group: younger generations lean toward Alica Schmidt, while older respondents favor Angelique Kerber and Magdalena Neuner.

Who is the sexiest actor?

Elyas M’Barek embodies the image of a sex symbol, especially for a young and female audience, and his presence in romantic and popular films makes him appealing to a broader public.
By contrast, Til Schweiger and Matthias Schweighöfer enjoy more balanced support between genders.
Traditional cinema actors like Daniel Brühl and Moritz Bleibtreu are particularly popular with older generations.

Which of these actresses do you find the sexiest?

Lena Meyer-Landrut leads the ranking with 19%, largely due to her modern image and strong appeal among the younger generation.
Close behind are Diane Kruger (13%) and Nora Tschirner (11%), who enjoy broader, cross-generational popularity.

While men vote more frequently for Lena Meyer-Landrut and Diane Kruger, women distribute their votes more evenly among multiple actresses.
Looking at age groups, younger respondents favor Lena Meyer-Landrut and Emilia Schüle, while older ones tend toward Diane Kruger and Heike Makatsch.

Notably, 16% of respondents did not find any of these actresses particularly attractive — a significantly lower figure compared to male actors.

Which of these celebrities or TV personalities do you find the sexiest?

Very neutral category: low overall interest in male TV and entertainment personalities.
No clearly dominant charismatic figure, unlike in other categories (e.g., Heidi Klum among women).

Massimo Sinató and Joko Winterscheidt lead, but with low scores (10% each). High rate of indifferent respondents (45%), especially among men.
Highly fragmented vote distribution with no clear generational trend.

Male TV personalities are less frequently associated with a “sexy image” compared to their female counterparts, reinforcing a pattern observed in other categories.

Which of these celebrities or TV personalities do you find the sexiest?

Heidi Klum tops the ranking with 19% of the votes, making her the most attractive TV personality.

Her success stems from several factors:

She embodies the image of an international supermodel and successful TV host, especially through her work on Germany’s Next Topmodel.
She radiates timeless attractiveness, giving her cross-generational appeal.
Her strong presence in media and on social networks keeps her constantly in the public eye.

While younger generations tend to favor modern social media stars, older respondents lean more toward classic fashion and TV icons.

Why does Claudia Schiffer particularly attract older generations?

Her status as a 1990s supermodel makes her an irreplaceable icon for older respondents.
She embodies a classic, elegant beauty style especially appreciated in these age groups.

Which of these male singers do you find the sexiest?

Among 18–34-year-olds, there’s a clear preference for Max Giesinger and Tim Bendzko, who are younger and musically in tune with current trends.
At the same time, Mark Forster and Peter Fox remain very popular with this age group.

Respondents aged 35–49 distribute their votes more evenly among Xavier Naidoo, Mark Forster, and Peter Fox, suggesting this generation values musical diversity.
There is also a preference for long-standing artists with enduring fan bases.

For respondents aged 50–65 and 66+, Xavier Naidoo, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Udo Lindenberg are increasingly popular.
Younger artists like Max Giesinger struggle to gain traction in this group, indicating older people tend to favor established music legends.

Which of these female singers do you find the sexiest?

Vanessa Mai leads the ranking with 16% of the votes, especially appealing to younger generations and male respondents.
Her success is mainly due to her modern and glamorous image.

Close behind are Helene Fischer (15%) and Lena Meyer-Landrut (14%), both benefiting from their status as pop and schlager icons.
Also notable is Sarah Connor (13%), who appeals to a wider audience, including more women and older respondents.

Gender-based preferences show clear differences: men predominantly vote for Vanessa Mai and Lena Meyer-Landrut, while women lean more toward Sarah Connor and Helene Fischer.

Age also plays a key role: younger respondents prefer modern, dynamic artists, while older generations prefer long-established singers.
Notably, only 10% of respondents didn’t find any of the listed singers attractive — a relatively low rate compared to other categories.

Key Insights

The impact of celebrity type on perceived attractiveness

Female singers and actresses are perceived as more attractive than their male counterparts.

This is particularly evident in the significantly lower share of “None of these celebrities” responses in female categories.
This suggests opinions on female celebrity attractiveness are more strongly held than for male celebrities.
Conversely, male singers and actors struggle more to be perceived as sexy.
Up to 30% of respondents do not find any male singer particularly attractive, indicating greater indifference in this category.

Highly media-visible figures (models, TV stars) are systematically rated more favorably.

Figures like Heidi Klum, Vanessa Mai, and Helene Fischer lead their respective categories, showing that strong media presence and careful image control significantly boost perceived attractiveness.
In contrast, singers and athletes less associated with glamour are less likely to be perceived as especially seductive.

The role of respondents' gender in the perception of charisma and sex appeal

Men are more inclined to rate the attractiveness of female celebrities.

In every female category, male votes are more concentrated around a few favorites like Vanessa Mai or Heidi Klum.
Conversely, men are largely indifferent toward male celebrities, explaining the high share of “None of these celebrities” for male singers and actors.

Women have a more nuanced view of attractiveness and distribute their votes more evenly.

They place more value on charisma, consistency in media presence, and personality, often favoring celebrities like Sarah Connor, Diane Kruger, or Matthias Schweighöfer.
Women are less likely to vote for just one personality, and more of them choose “None of these celebrities.”

The influence of age on preferences regarding attractiveness

Younger generations prefer modern personalities with strong social media presence.

Lena Meyer-Landrut, Vanessa Mai, and Elyas M’Barek dominate among younger groups, reflecting the impact of pop culture and social media on perceptions of sex appeal.
Older generations show more affinity for established artists like Helene Fischer and Sarah Connor, who have built long-term careers and media presence.

Older respondents prefer iconic figures associated with longevity and prestige.

Diane Kruger, Claudia Schiffer, and Til Schweiger are especially popular among people over 50, indicating that attractiveness is strongly influenced by media status and historic presence.
In contrast, younger stars like Max Giesinger or Tim Bendzko are less popular with older respondents due to their lack of iconic status or long-term fame.

The dichotomy between glamorous and natural images

Celebrities who maintain a glamorous and polished image are rated more highly.

Heidi Klum, Vanessa Mai, Helene Fischer, and Elyas M’Barek top the rankings – all of them carefully manage their public image and often appear in favorable media portrayals.
Conversely, celebrities with more down-to-earth or alternative images – like Kim Petras, Judith Holofernes, or Bill Kaulitz – are less frequently seen as sexy.

Some celebrities win over audiences with a natural and approachable demeanor.

Nora Tschirner and Matthias Schweighöfer stand out with their spontaneous charm, which appeals to a broader audience.
In contrast, those heavily defined by glamorous portrayals in media may be seen as less relatable, which can negatively affect their attractiveness ratings.

Disproportionate neutrality in certain categories

Male athletes and singers suffer from a lack of perceived attractiveness.

Up to 30% of respondents find no male singer particularly attractive, while this figure is only 10% among female singers.
This suggests that famous men are less often judged by their sex appeal or that none of them stand out in the collective imagination as attractive idols.

Categories featuring female celebrities are more polarized.

Respondents are more likely to express views on the attractiveness of female stars, and votes are more evenly spread among candidates.
This suggests a certain inequality in media perception of men and women: while women are more often judged by their appearance, other factors are more important for men.

In collective perception, a celebrity’s attractiveness is based on a balance of fame, glamorous image, and charisma.
However, this perception varies significantly depending on gender, age, and media presence — with the sex appeal of female stars being far more distinctly recognized than that of male celebrities.

A study conducted by:
Audrey Mandefield, Senior Account Executive
Pauline Poché, Insight Team Lead

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“Discurv study for XloveCam, conducted in December 2024 through a self-administered online survey among a representative sample of 1,000 people from the Belgian population aged 18 and over.”