From Kim Kardashian [1]'s casual thong bikini photo shoot to Rachel Bilson [2]'s baby-bump-baring Barbados vacation, it was a huge year for bikini-clad stars. We got to see so many great swimsuit photos this year, including Courteney Cox [3] looking fabulous at 50 and Lupita Nyong'o's flawless beach day in Maui, which took home the top spot in our annual Bikini Bracket [4]. Scroll through for 40 of the best bikini moments from 2014, and be sure to check out even more sexy moments from 2014 [5].
Beyoncé's Bikini-Clad Birthday Getaway
During her birthday vacation in September, Bey posted this sultry snap [6] on her blog.
Gisele Bündchen's Dog-Day Afternoon
During an August beach day in Costa Rica, supermodel Gisele Bündchen crawled alongside her dog [7], Lua, in a leopard-print bikini.
Michelle Rodriguez's Megahot Yacht Trip
Michelle Rodriguez spent most of August in her bikini during a PDA-filled Italian vacation [8] with Zac Efron [9].
Miranda Lambert's Cute Country Curves
Miranda Lambert put her curves on display [10] in a printed two-piece while on vacation in Hawaii in September.
Lupita Nyong'o's Award-Winning Beach Day
Lupita Nyong'o hit the beach [11] in a white bikini during a trip to Maui in June.
Courteney Cox Looking Fierce at 50
Courteney Cox [12] celebrated her 50th birthday with a bikini-clad trip [13] to Turks and Caicos in June.
Kim Kardashian's Casual Thong Bikini Shoot
During her family vacation in Thailand in April, Kim Kardashian showed off her famous backside [14] in a thong bikini for a sexy photo shoot.
Jessica Alba's Envy-Inducing Figure
Jessica Alba showed off her frame [15] in the ocean in Mexico during a trip with husband Cash Warren in July.
Reese Witherspoon Relaxes in Honolulu
Reese Witherspoon rocked a purple bikini [16] while having some fun in the sun in Hawaii in January.
Kendall Jenner and Her Coconut
Kendall Jenner shared this photo on Instagram [17] in March with the caption, "Just me and my coconut."
Rachel Bilson's Prebaby Barbados Trip
Rachel Bilson [18] put her growing baby bump on display during a monthlong Caribbean vacation [19] with her partner, Hayden Christensen [20], in June.
Poppy Delevingne's Hot Honeymoon Snap
While on her honeymoon with new husband James Cook in May, Poppy Delevingne posted a celebratory snap [21] in a red bikini on Instagram.
Jada Pinkett Smith's Jaw-Dropping Physique
Bikini-clad Jada Pinkett Smith [22] soaked up the sun in an orange two-piece during a vacation in Hawaii [23] in June.
Kate Hudson Sizzles Off the Coast of Spain
In June, Kate Hudson looked superfit [24] while on the beach in Ibiza with her family.
Lea Michele Lets It All Hang Out
Lea Michele [25] shared a bevy of bikini snaps [26] from her romantic vacation with boyfriend Matthew Paetz in July.
Elle Macpherson's Impressive Bikini Bod
In July, Elle Macpherson put her impressive bikini body on display [27] while on a yacht in Sardinia, Italy.
Serena Williams's Superfit Physique
In September, US Open champion Serena Williams celebrated her win with a day at the beach [28] in Miami.
Kate Upton Spills Out of Her Suit
Kate Upton flaunted her figure [29] in a printed bikini while on vacation with her boyfriend, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, in Cancun, Mexico, in July.
Victoria's Secret Model Mayhem
In November, nine Victoria's Secret models — including Candice Swanepoel, Behati Prinsloo, Elsa Hosk, Monika Jagaciak, and Lais Ribeiro — slipped into skimpy two-pieces and got playful for the cameras [30] during a bikini photo shoot in St. Barts.
Maria Sharapova's Grand Slam Bikini Getaway
In July, Maria Sharapova put her impressive bikini body [31] on display during a vacation in Mexico with her boyfriend, fellow tennis player Grigor Dimitrov.
Rihanna's Priceless Paddleboarding Snap
Before her Instagram account was suspended, Rihanna shared this steamy snap [32] in January.
Hilary Duff's Sexy Video Shoot
In July, Hilary Duff [33] revealed her svelte physique in a two-piece black bikini [34] while filming her music video in Malibu, CA.
Adriana Lima's Newly Single Ocean Dip
Adriana Lima showed off her svelte bikini body [35] in a green two-piece swimsuit in Miami in June, just a month after announcing her separation from husband Marko Jaric.
Sienna Miller's Postbaby Beach Outing
Sienna Miller [36] showed off red locks and a black bikini during a day in the ocean [37] in Mexico in January.
Kate Moss's All Black Everything
Kate Moss rocked a basic black bikini [38] and sunglasses while on the beach in Ibiza in June.
Miley Cyrus's Wild Party Weekend
Miley Cyrus [39] let loose in Barcelona during a stop on her Bangerz tour [40] in June.
Demi Lovato Lounges in a Brazilian-Cut Bikini
In May, Demi Lovato posted a sexy snap to Instagram [41] while lounging poolside in a thong bikini, writing, "'When in Brazil . . . '"
Alessandra Ambrosio's Runway-Worthy Romp
Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her toned physique during a day at the beach with her family in Malibu, CA, in November.
Gwyneth Paltrow Rings in the New Year
Before announcing her "conscious uncoupling" from husband Chris Martin [42], Gwyneth Paltrow took a family vacation [43] to Hawaii in January.
Cameron Diaz's Best Beach Vacation Ever
Cameron Diaz [44] showed of her amazing physique as she went skinny dipping with gal pals [45] on a Caribbean getaway in March.
Emma Roberts Enjoys a Slice of Paradise
While in town for the Maui Film Festival in June, Emma Roberts spent some time on the beach [46] with her fiancé, Evan Peters.
Naya Rivera's Sultry Poolside Snap
Naya Rivera shared sexy bikini photos [47] from her vacation in Mexico in May.
Hilary Swank Flaunts Her Fit Frame
Hilary Swank [48] showed off her fit frame in a polka-dot bikini top and red shorts [49] in LA in October.
Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell's Pretty Little Beach Day
Pretty Little Liars [50] stars Ashley Benson and Shay Mitchell took their friendship off screen when they hit the beach in Hawaii together [51] in June.
Geri Halliwell Is Still Ginger Spice
In August, Geri Halliwell [52] proved that she is still as hot as she was during her days as Ginger Spice when she put her bikini body on display [53] while lounging on a yacht in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France, with her now-fiancé, Christian Horner.
Dakota Johnson Swaps Her Fifty Shades Blindfold For a Bikini
In September, Dakota Johnson [54] spent some time on the beach in Sicily, Italy, with a friend, showing off her bikini body [55] in a printed two-piece.
Paris Hilton's Nostalgic Fourth of July Party
Paris Hilton brought the 2000s back [56] as she posed on her deck during a Fourth of July party in Malibu, CA.
Behati Prinsloo's Tiny White Two-Piece
Behati Prinsloo put her bikini body to work in September when she took part in a Victoria's Secret swimsuit photo shoot [57] in Malibu, CA.
Pippa Middleton's PDA-Filled Beach Day
In September, Pippa Middleton and her boyfriend, Nico Jackson, took advantage of the good weather in Coccaro, Italy, by laying out on the beach [58] and going on a romantic stroll.
Hayden Panettiere Brings Her Bump to the Beach
Hayden Panettiere [59] and her fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, headed to the beach in Miami [60] for a dip in the ocean in August.