Hugh Jackman is the Sexiest Man Alive

The Australia actor topped People magazine's annual list of the most attractive guys in the world, after sending female hearts fluttering in a string of hit movies, including X-Men, The Prestige and Scoop.

The Australia actor topped People magazine's annual list of the most attractive guys in the world, after sending female hearts fluttering in a string of hit movies, including X-Men, The Prestige and Scoop.

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Explaining their choice, the magazine wrote: "He's a triple threat - a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon. At 6ft 2in, all scruff and biceps, Jackman, 40, looms large in the epic Australia and left people stammering, 'Oh. my... God!' according to co-star Nicole Kidman."

Quantum of Solace actor Daniel Craig - who reprised his role as British spy James Bond in the new film - was close behind Hugh in second place, having wowed female fans in the movie with his muscular body and striking blue eyes.

Jon Hamm - the star of hit US TV show Mad Men - came in third, while High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron and Lipstick Jungle hunk Robert Buckley rounded off the top five.