She's just famous for superficial reasons not based on talent or skill, but because of how she looks. I admit, she is attractive, but her acting could use work. And sure she's sexy, but should she be considered a sex symbol so quickly? In my opinion, a sex symbol should be confident, but not bitchy because they know they have the looks to back it up (she may not be that way, but she gives me that vibe). That's how the bitches on Jersey Shore act even though they look like hell in comparison (that includes the men, haha!).
I can't say I'm a fan nor can I judge her, because I don't know her personally, so it's a "hmm" for me. I don't like getting caught up in these kinds of debates anyway, I just hate having to say "yes" to every guy that asks me "she's hot, huh?" when they suddenly see a photo of her. I thought we evolved from the primitive ages (I'm in that mood; just got through watching King Kong, lol).
On a side note... I only learned last week about her thumbs... now that's freaky.