Knightley has been described by media outlets as being "famously open with media", although she herself has asserted the contrary, "I don't talk about my private life." In a 2004 BBC poll, she was named among the most influential people in British culture. Knightley has been included several times on "FHM"s 100 Sexiest Women list, making her first appearance in 2004 and topping the list in 2006; she was included in every subsequent issue until 2009.- </ref> She was part of the American editions of the list from 2004 to 2006, and was also placed ninth on "Maxim"s Hot 100 list in 2006.