Rachel Nichols Sexy Covergirl for Maxim (August 2011)

Rachel Nichols looks absolutely dashing on the sands in the Maxim, August 2011 issue. The beautiful actress went from playing the Green Girl back in 2009, in  J. J. Abrams' reboot of  Star Trek to looking pretty slick in sandals and robes as co-star in Conan the Barbarian in just three years' time. In regard to her playing pretty violent roles lately, Rachel said she wasn't always "ass-kicking and gym-going" but her roles in G. I. Jane and Alias were quite challenging so she started whipping into shape (and what a lovely shape that is). The Hollywood hottie said she can't wait to star opposite Matthew McConaughey in a romantic comedy, she's love to soften up in a romantic role. Check out some really hot pictures of Rachel Nichols and then take a look at the behind the scene video for Maxim Magazine, August 2011.