But 22-year-old actress, who ranked third overall in this year’s poll - actress Mila Kunis was voted the Sexiest Women in the World 2013 - has revealed that despite being flattered, the win was a 'complete shock'.
'I felt a bit shy, but it was a lovely compliment. It is really flattering when there's so many beautiful women who were up there too'
Helen continued: 'I felt a bit shy, but it was a lovely compliment. It is really flattering when there's so many beautiful women who were up there too. Me and Michelle are such good friends, she'll be really happy for me.'
When questioned about whether or not she was a worthy winner, Helen explained that she probably won because it would have been 'boring' to have another supermodel as Britain's sexiest woman.
'I think women should celebrate themselves as beautiful and sexy. It's a positive thing'
Helen admitted that she was not shy to flaunt her assets and revealed that her boyfriend, Manchester City footballer Scott Sinclair does not mind her doing so.
'I really, really enjoy my photo-shoots and I'm not shy, as everyone knows. I think women should celebrate themselves as beautiful and sexy. It's a positive thing. Scott would never tell me what to do and what not to do and vice versa,’ she added.
She said: 'Scott was like, "Aw babe, that's really really nice". He didn't really say too much about it. I think he might get a bit of stick when he goes to training, but he doesn't tell me anything.'