Hugh Jackman Suffers Fallout from "Sexiest Man Alive" Title

A week after being named People's 2008 Sexiest Man Alive, Hugh Jackman is dealing with the fallout from winning the highly coveted title. In addition to many congratulatory calls, there's been some hazing. First up? Former two-time Sexiest Man Alive George Clooney gave him a call. At 2 o'clock in the morning.
"I was half asleep and I said to him, 'Ah, George sweetie,
good to hear from you.' "
It sounds like George was not calling to offer a congratulations, however. According to Hugh, George told him:
"Shut up,
Jackman!' " the Aussie actor jokingly recounted. "[He said,]'I know
what you did! You started this big campaign that's been going
on and [you] took the title away from me.' "
And it's not just George Clooney who's giving the sexy Aussie flack for his new title.
"My old man traveled over with me and we landed in America ... and all
of sudden we were stopped at the airport and saw the Sexiest Man Alive
magazine and everyone is talking about it," the actor said. "My father
found it really uncomfortable.""[My dad] said to me, 'I can't really talk to you about
being sexy. It's a little weird,' " Jackman recalled."
I guess I can see that isn't the type of conversation many fathers and sons have. Regardless, I still say People got it right this year!













410 points
I have loved him ever since he defined what a real gentleman is in Kate and Leopold. <3 that movie. He looks totally hot in period costume.
And dont get me started on the insane hotness of Wolverine. This it the only Hollywood celeb my husband gets jealous about. I just cant stop LOOKING at him!
300 points
hugh is a REAL MAN...a man id love 2 get with
43912 points
Hey, there are a lot worse things to "suffer" from than being the Sexiest Man Alive!
But, yeah, that's gotta make a guy feel weird and open him up to a lot of ribbing from his family & friends!
300 points
I dig the Wolverine look too.....still hoping one year for Halloween my bf will dress up as him! Congrats to Hugh, I'm so glad it wasn't Clooney or Pitt.
Body wise, yeah, minus the hairyness. But his face? Ew
I am not sure what constitutes sexiest man. If it is just face it is shallow, if it is just a brain it might be scary. But one thing i know for sure-this man is not sexy at all. His body looks very odd, kind of fake, and his head is so small compared to his body. There is also disconnect because beefy men seem to be dominant, but he looks like a touchy and sensitive person.
300 points
Nah, I still prefer George. Who voted for him anyway? I didn't.
Hugh is definitely Sexiest Man in any year, in my book. I've loved him for years, not only because he's heart-stoppingly handsome and sexy, but also his talent, charisma, charm, and wonderful personality, and his love and devotion to his family. About as perfect as a human can be.
300 points
I'm torn.....Hugh IS a "hunk", but then again, so is George....and Brad Pitt,too!
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