Hugh Jackman was just named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine, and with good reason. According to his Australia co-star, Nicole Kidman, "Women's jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room."

Jackman didn't always look like the uber-hottie he is now -- in fact, when he was a kid, his legs were so skinny that his nickname was Sticks. Maybe that's part of the motivation behind his wicked hard workouts.

While preparing for his role as Wolverine in X-Men: The Last Stand, Jackman was able to bench 315 pounds and leg press 1,000 pounds, and it showed on his 6'2" frame. He's still incredibly muscular, but has also become more flexible, which is important since he does most of his own stunts. In fact, he trained daily doing yoga for a full year in order to hold the lotus pose long enough for a certain scene in The Fountain.
It's not just his physicality that makes Jackman so sexy (although, that certainly helps). He's tough mentally as well as physically, but he has a soft side, too. He makes pancakes for his two kids, sings ballads to his wife, and isn't afraid to make a fool of himself in front of others.

Sexy on the outside and sweet on the inside? No wonder this man is the Sexiest Man Alive!