Minka Kelly: Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive

It's a good day for Minka Kelly and her toned abs.

Esquire named the former Friday Night Lights actress (and girlfriend of Yankee Derek Jeter) the Sexiest Woman Alive in its November issue.

Not a bad year for Minka, who turned 30 in June and is feeling better than ever.

"I think it's the most exciting birthday I think I've ever had," the actress tells the mag. "I'm so excited to be a woman. Done with the twenties.

"I'm confident...in my skin, and I'm cool with my flaws and all that stuff. It just feels nice to be at peace with yourself. I think my thirtieth birthday gave me permission to have all that."

Hmmm, the half-shirt and jeans on the cover are hot, but confidence is even sexier, right?

Do you agree with Esquire's pick for sexiest lady?