It seems everyone is under Baz Luhrman's spell waiting in eager anticipation for Australia. And People Magazine, it seems, is smart enough to realize it. People's Sexiest Man Alive 2008? None other than the leading man of Australia, perhaps both the movie and the country, Hugh Jackman.Hugh Jackman at People.com
Alas, the man is getting the recognition I've felt he's deserved for years. Sexiness aside, though I'm not one to pretend that I have not fallen under Mr. Jackman's spell, his acting, singing, and dancing chops deserve much recognition. Having only really come into view in 2000's X-Men as Wolverine, Jackman has proceeded to have a surprisingly well-rounded career in the past eight years. From Wolverine, Leopold in Kate & Leopold, the legendary Van Helsing, to his turn as Robert Angier in The Prestige, and the voice of Memphis in Happy Feet, Jackman has covered quite the spectrum.
Lest we forget, Hugh Jackman also won the 2004 Tony Award for Best Actor in A Musical, portraying fellow Aussie, songwriter Peter Allen in The Boy from Oz. You can read about some of Jackman's thoughts on the experience in this CBS article.
Those who would like to still further wet their appetite for the talented Mr. Jackman can watch him sing, dance, and melt the hearts of women as Curly in a stage production of Oklahoma! and here acting as the aforementioned Peter Allen at the '04 Tony Awards--and yes, that is Sarah Jessica Parker.
Just something to think about as you watch Luhrman's soon to be released Australia. And for the doubters that he should be People's Sexiest Man Alive, well, perhaps I can't convince you otherwise, but at least recognize his talent. This Aussie is certainly doing his country proud.
(Images thanks to: http://www.sydentcent.com.au/index.cfm?s=content&p=event_detail&event_id=101937
and http://seat42f.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3192&Itemid=299)
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