Since then, Jackman's status as a celebrity has only increased.
In November, he captured PEOPLE's Most Sexiest Man Alive award, ahead of 007 star Daniel Craig.
Of Jackman, PEOPLE said, 'He's a triple threat: a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon. At 6 feet 2 inches, (he's) all scruff and biceps.'
On the prestigious list of winners, he joins Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Richard Gere, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Matthew McConaughey and last year's winner Matt Damon.
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