“People” magazine is one of the most successful publications in the United States. It usually deals with celebrities and human interest stories. Its popularity constantly increases, and it has received many awards along the years, such as “Magazine of the Year” in 2005, awarded by Advertising Age.

Because the magazine is wary of publishing tabloid-style gossips, many celebrities agree to offer exclusive interviews to the magazine, on the most intimate of issues. One of the most recent examples is American Idol star Clay Aiken, who “came out of the closet” on the cover of “People” magazine.

The magazine itself has an annual award, based on the famous “Sexiest Man Alive” list. The name originates from a comment a staff member issued regarding Mel Gibson. This year, it was Hugh Jackman’s turn to be on the cover of “People” magazine as the “Sexiest Man Alive”, after sex-symbols like Mel Gibson, Sean Connery, George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp or Pierce Brosnan.
Let’s take a closer look and see what exactly makes Hugh Jackman “Sexiest Man Alive” material – except, of course, his stunning good looks, hypnotizing smile and piercing eyes.

Jackman has proven time and time again that his acting skills are superb, inserting abilities such as singing, dancing or weapon-wielding in his performances. The actor is 6ft 2in tall, and his body almost screams steaminess.

At the age of 40, Hugh Jackman is the sex-symbol of 2008 – and his wife agrees with the magazine, especially since her nickname for Hugh’s athletic, muscular, simply dreamy figure is “The Body if Doom”. Except for the qualifying physical traits and acting talent, Hugh Jackman is also a romantic, a wonderful husband and an ideal father figure – apparently his pancakes are to die for.