Halle Berry isn’t just one hot mama – she’s also officially the sexiest woman alive, according to Esquire magazine.

The “Catwoman” actress, who gave birth to her daughter, Nahla, in March, revealed: “I don’t know exactly what it means, but being 42 and having just had a baby, I think I’ll take it.”

The actress, who appears on the cover of Esquire’s November issue, also said: “sexiness is a state of mind – a comfortable state of being. It’s about loving yourself in your most unlovable moments.”

In her acceptance speech, she added: “There are times when I feel like the sexiest woman alive, but would I ever argue that I am the sexiest woman alive? Of course not. I figure at one moment the sexiest woman alive is a waitress in Abilene, Texas. And in the very next second, it’s a woman in the bush of Vanuatu. Then, right away, somewhere else. Sex and sexiness. It’s all about the moment; it’s about what you know as much as it is what you offer. That’s why I share this title with every woman, because every woman is a nominee for it at any moment. Maybe that’s why there are so many women these guys love.

If there were a real event where they gave an award for this title, I would wave the trophy here. I would thank everyone all over again, then I’d probably blow a kiss to Tom Chiarella for helping me write this. I would turn my head and say, “You can start the music now, I’m done.” I’d be wearing pumps. I’d be just a little breathless. And I admit I would not rush off the stage.”

Halle Berry, who chose not to sell the first pictures of her daughter to the highest bidder shunned the celebrity trend of selling first baby photos of Nahla.

The actress and her baby daughter Nahla are spotted while they are enjoying a family day out. The cuddly Nahla showed that she inherited her mother’s star quality as she charmed the onlookers with her blue-eyed smile.

The baby’s dark hair shows that she takes after her mother in some ways, but her blue eyes are a nod to her blonde grandmother, Judy

Halle Berry was accompanied by her mother, blonde Judy Berry on her trip to LA Zoo. Her French-Canadian model boyfried Gabriel Aubry was not present in the girl’s day out.

The 42-year-old actress is a picture of health as her womanly curves showed that she has chosen to avoid another worrying celebrity bandwagon. It is a good sign that she lost huge amounts of baby weight in a matter of weeks after giving birth. After an exhausting day in front of the camera Nahla takes a well-earned 40 winks as they head back to the car.

If she is going to marry again, the twice-married actress once declares that she would not tie the knot a third time, explaining: “I will never marry again. I have a good healthy love for myself and love in my life. I no longer feel the need to be someone’s wife and I don’t need the validation of a marriage certificate.”

However the unmissable sparkler on her wedding finger left onlookers wondering if she had changed her mind.

Halle Berry launched her own fragrance, according to a report.

The actress has finished signing a deal with Coty Beauty celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwen Stefani.

Revlon chose Halle Berry as a spokesperson for the last twelve years.

David Kennedy, who is the president and chief executive officer, revealed that he was unaware of the contract but he refuse to make any comment on the details of Revlon contract.

The fragrance line is expected to be released globally in spring 2009.