Channing Tatum named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

 
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 24: Actor Channing Tatum arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures' "Magic Mike" during the 2012 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 24, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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14 November 2012
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What’s the sexiest way to receive the award for Sexiest Man Alive? How about emerging from the bath, picking up the phone and saying “You are all messing with me” – before back in the bath with your wife and dogs, just like Channing Tatum.

The star of Magic Mike topped the list by People magazine, which included other famous heartthrobs such as include last year's winner Bradley Cooper, Liam Hemsworth, The Wire star Idris Elba, actor Chris Evans, Jennifer Aniston's fiance Justin Theroux and Ryan Gosling.

Tatum said he did not believe the news at first and went in disbelief to tell his wife. “I told Jenna after we'd been in the bathtub washing our dogs because they'd gotten skunked," he said.

The 32-year-old star said his wife had also been surprised, but added: “She calls me [the Sexiest Man Alive] now. And who can blame her?"

Jenna, 31, described her husband as an “emotionally deep and spiritually open” person as well as “fun and sexy”.

People magazine will publish its full list of the 100 Sexiest Men Alive in their next issue which hits news stands on Friday

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