The Fugz Hall Of Fame: When Ick Men Happen to Hot Women

Salman Rushdie, Billy Joel: two of many men who date way out of their league.

ByABC News
September 11, 2009, 2:47 PM

Oct. 25, 2009 — -- Speaking of beautiful people not always ending up with beautiful people, writer Salman Rushdie stepped out Tuesday night in New York with Min Lieskovsky, a 26-year-old Harvard grad and author who's every bit as stunning as his ex-wife Padma Lakshmi. And Lieskovsky is hardly known for dating older men—in an article with Elle Girl, she confessed that she normally goes for male models. So how did Salman do it? Obviously his insane talent, wealth, and fame have something to do with his appeal. But beyond that, he just seems to be one of those guys who attracts gorgeous women. Starting with Salman, here are 10 fugly men who are forever getting lucky in the hot lady department.

Name: Salman Rushdie
Claim To Fame: Prolific, award-winning writer who's a freaking knight!
Hotties Who've Been Spotted On His Arm: Padma Lakshmi (above), Pia Glenn, and Min Lieskovsky
His Hotness: 3 (and that's just because he's smart)
Their Hotness: 10
His Type: Intelligent, ethnic, modelesque
Average Age Difference: 30 years
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Name: Billy Joel
Claim To Fame: Uber-famous singer/songwriter
Hotties Who've Been Spotted On His Arm: Elle Macpherson, Christie Brinkley, Katie Lee, Alex Donnelley, Deborah Dampiere
His Hotness: 2
Their Hotness: 10
His Type: The all-American beauty
Average Age Difference: 20 years

Name: James Woods

Claim To Fame: Actor from flicks like "Once Upon a Time in America" and "Casino"

Hotties Who've Been Spotted On His Arm: Sean Young, Nicolette Sheridan, Heather Graham, Missy Crider, Lauren Holly, Alexis Thorpe, Ashley Madison (above)

His Hotness: 4

Their Hotness: 9

His Type: Young, undiscovered "talent"

Average Age Difference: 40 years!

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