People mag has released my favorite list today - 2008’s Sexiest Men Alive. And who did Matt Damon pass the crown to? Australia’s Hugh Jackman.
“Hugh is tough and romantic at the same time,” says Australia costar Nicole Kidman. “Australian men are a different breed. They’re rugged and they sweat.”
Well, he is quite ruggedly handsome - and the accent doesn’t hurt. Nic also gushed that ”women’s jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room.”
Other fellas on the list include Zac Efron, Blair Underwood, Daniel Craig, Ed Westwick, David Beckham, Michael Phelps, Joshua Jackson, Javier Bardem, Twilight’s Robert Pattinson, Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zach from Saved by the Bell!), and more in the issue out this week.
What do you think of this year’s sexiest? Is there anyone you’d like to see on the list? Do share!
In the spirit of the Olympics, let’s tie in celebrity with the famed games. I’m talking Hollywood celebrity, not Michael Phelps celebrity. Though I wouldn’t mind talking about the men’s swim team, but I digress…
Nicole Kidman called the Australian men’s sailing team to offer words of luck and encouragement before their race, only to be sent to voicemail by the receiver, team member Malcolm Page.
“I ended up returning her call. She was very happy,” Page said. “She was very surprised that we do have a tradition of naming our boats after her movies and she’s just really stoked to be part of a team.”
The Aussie and his partner named their boat The Australian after Nic’s upcoming movie. Previous boats were named Days of Thunder and Dead Calm. Hey, where’s Moulin Rouge? Anyway, the team won gold so seems like the charmed call worked.
David Beckham will make a “surprise” appearance during the closing ceremony festivities this Sunday in Beijing. A special performance will also commemorate the official handover of the Olympics to London for 2012. Leona Lewis is reported to sing a duet with a former Led Zeppelin guitarist. Wonder if there will be a Posh sighting…?
Hope everyone had a great Independence Day weekend!
A big congrats to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban for welcoming their first baby girl to the world. Sunday Rose Kidman Urban (that’s a mouthful!) was born this morning in Nashville, and weighed in at a healthy 6 lbs, 7.5 ounces, despite Nicole’s small bump throughout her pregnancy.
The proud new papa made time for this personal message on his website:
“Earlier this morning Nic gave birth to our beautiful baby girl, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban. We want to thank everybody that has kept us in their thoughts and prayers. We feel very blessed and grateful that we can share this joy with all of you today.”
I have no doubt these two will make great parents!
Photo: People.com
