Sexiest Men Were Thankful For

Hugh Jackman
Why we're thankful: Hugh was recently voted People's Sexiest Man Alive. Need I say more? Well, in that case, let me point out he's the only dude capable of making a guy with adamantium claws coming out of his hands and a serious hair problem drop-dead sexy. Also, Jackman can sing and dance -- and makes those sexy, too (sorry Michael Flatley, you got nuthin' on Wolverine).

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Will Smith
Why we're thankful: DJ Jazzy Jeff's better half, Will Smith is the highest paid actor per picture. When he's not busy saving the world (see "Men in Black," "I am Legend," "Independence Day") Will is a doting husband, father and humanitarian, visiting sick kids in hospitals and making private donations. Those are all reasons to love Will, yes, but we also dig him because no matter what he's doing, he always looks like he's having fun. And fun is sexy.

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Alton Brown
Why we're thankful: Alton Brown is the guy who made it okay to let our food geek light shine. He loves cooking, food and the science behind them, and has a clever, funny way of communicating information about both on "Good Eats" without talking down to us. Alton also hosts the slightly sexier "Feasting on Asphalt," where he rides around the country on a motorcycle searching for good roadside food. And food geek or not, a guy on a motorcycle is hot. Just so long as he wears a helmet.

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Robert Pattinson
Why we're thankful: The latest teen heartthrob is too obvious a choice, but here's the deal. First, he is absolutely gorgeous -- the hair, eyes and porcelain skin make him look more like a china doll than the vampire he portrays in "Twilight." Second, just because we're grown up doesn't mean we can't give in to the feverish swooning of our former teenage selves. RPatz makes us feel like teenagers again without having to beone.

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Barrack Obama
Why we're thankful: Sure, he's the prez-elect whose future administration has already been compared to that of Abraham Lincoln's, but Obama is also a dedicated husband and father. He still takes his kids to school (albeit in a really nice car). He'll be the first president since the Carter administration to bring youth to the White House. Know what else he's bringing? Hope.

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Tommy Lee Jones
Why we're thankful: He's a real man, a man's man, and, if Holly wood would have you believe it, the only man you can really trust besides your daddy. Plus, he was Al Gore's roommate in at Harvard. You have to be pretty smart to land that opportunity. Plus, we have a weakness for men who use all three of their names.

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Chace Crawford

Why we're thankful: Remember Andrew McCarthy in "Pretty in Pink?" He was rich but sensitive and sweet, and really loved Molly Ringwald even though she was poor (and lacked fashion sense). Well, Chace Crawford's character, Nate Archibald, on "Gossip Girl," is kinda like that, only he's not rich. Scarily, Chace was born a year before "Pretty" hit in 1986, which should make me feel old, but doesn't -- after all, true hotness like his transcends time.

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Denzel Washington
Why we're thankful: Have you seen this man in a simple white, cotton T-shirt? No? Well, climb out from under your rock and rent "Fallen." It's a terrible movie, but you do get to see Mr. Washington in said white T-shirt., which should answer the question of why he belongs on this list. Plus, his name is "Denzel" which is the hottest actor name ever!

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Gavin Newsom
Why we're thankful: Gavin is the mayor of San Francisco. He's 41 years old -- the youngest mayor in San Fran history -- and is ridiculously good looking. He's most famous, however, for granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples within days of taking office. Unlike a lot of politicos, Gavin practices what he preaches, which is diversity, inclusion and equal rights for all people. Which is hot.

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Johnny Depp
Why we're thankful: The reasons are myriad, starting with Depp's stint on "21 Jump Street." Don't act like you didn't watch it. So did your mom. And even she would agree the Deppster is the only guy who could make fey pirates, S&M-outfitted haircutting creatures, razor-wielding serial killers and Ed Wood sexy. Also, Johnny hails from Kentucky, as do I, and I can assure you mid-Western boys are tops.

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