In case you couldn’t tell, Complex lovesmusic videos. Earlier this week, we dropped our comprehensive countdown of the 100 Best Music Videos of the 2000s (click here if you missed it), but something was still missing. What would music videos be without the so-called “video vixen,” the model/dancer/actresses who provide us with a little aspirational eye candy in our darkest hour? The last decade has truly been the golden age for the music video model, from icons like Melyssa Ford to new favorites like Rosa Acosta. Even some of the world’s sexiest celebrities (ScarJo!) have made memorable video...

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1. Melyssa Ford
AS SEEN IN: Jay-Z – “Big Pimpin,” Ghostface Killah – “Cherchez La Ghost,” Jadakiss – “Knock Yourself Out,” Mystikal -“Shake Ya Ass,” Usher – “Yeah!”
Working since the late ’90s, this Canadian export kind of gave rise to the whole video vixen thing. We totally respect how she parlayed ass-shaking into a nominal film and television career, but she’ll be remembered for the Jessica Rabbit curves more than anything. Who cares if she drives a Honda Accord?

http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/11/19/best-of-the-2000s-the-top-50-music-video-girls/