The term “cougar” first came to prominence  in the early to mid 2000s. At first, it was considered taboo and derogatory, carrying with it a negative connotation. However, many cougs decided to own the word and the attitude. The idea is nothing new, there have been plenty of “May-December” relationships in pop culture, but the term has sparked a renewed interest in them. Thanks to hot actresses aged 35-50, being a cougar is now ‘cool’. But, who are the hottest? Check out our list to find out then vote for your favorite in our poll after the jump.

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