Hugh Jackman has received a mixed bag of responses to his “Sexiest Man Alive” title, he tells an American magazine at the New York premiere of Australia.
While there have been many congratulatory phone calls, Hugh says he’s also copped a ribbing from some — including two-time holder of the title George Clooney.
“George Clooney rang me at two in the morning,” Hugh recalls. “I was half asleep and I said to him, ‘Ah, George sweetie, good to hear from you.’
“He goes, ‘Shut up, Jackman! I know what you did! You started this big campaign that’s been going on and took the title away from me.’
“I thought that was unnecessary,” jokes Hugh.
Hugh also says his father was “really uncomfortable” when he saw his son’s new title displayed on magazine racks.
“[My dad] said to me, ‘I can’t really talk to you about being sexy. It’s a little weird,'” Hugh reveals.
“Mind you, I’m still waiting for the birds and the bees pitch from him. That hasn’t happened either!”
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