People Names Matt Damon 'Sexiest Man Alive'

johnnymk · 11-16-2007, 09:51 AM

Good Grief!!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,311721,00.html

NEW YORK — Matt Damon has been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine, an honor that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

The 37-year-old actor is featured on the cover of People's annual issue, on newsstands Friday. Damon, who is married to Luciana Bozan, said the honor came as a surprise.

"You gave an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime," he says in a letter published in the magazine. "My 9-year-old stepdaughter now thinks I'm cool — well, cooler."

Damon, who has a 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, with Bozan, says "all the campaigning" by Clooney and Pitt had finally paid off.

"Unfortunately, after all those years out on the trail, the meet and greets, the fundraisers, the stump speeches, I've finally come to terms with the fact that this is a mantle I wasn't meant to hold," he says in the letter, which was signed "Matty."

"Don't get me wrong, though. I was really shocked and happy (Lucy said I actually blushed) when I heard the news. So I can't thank you enough for that."

People's "sexiest man alive" list began in 1985 with Mel Gibson. Others on the list: Clooney (1997 and 2006), Pitt (1995 and 2000), Denzel Washington (1996) and Johnny Depp (2003).

Damon won a screenwriting Oscar with Ben Affleck in 1998 for "Good Will Hunting." Both Damon and Affleck starred in the movie.

He has also starred in "The Departed," "Syriana," the "Ocean's" franchise with Clooney and Pitt, and "The Bourne Identity" and its two sequels.

Thesifer · 11-16-2007, 01:16 PM

Best Actor Ever.

11th Reader · 11-16-2007, 01:37 PM

Matt Damon's not exactly the sexiest guy in my book, but he's not bad...definitely not bad. However, unlike George Clooney and Brad Pitt, I don't think he gets better with age...he was definitely hotter in the original Ocean's 11 movie than he was in the recent one.

InfiniteNothing · 11-16-2007, 03:22 PM

Maaatt Daaaaeeemon

Memo · 11-16-2007, 03:57 PM

Hmm, I never understood his appeal and as 11th Reader said, he hasn't gotten any better with age. I think his face is.....harsh.

Layla · 11-16-2007, 04:01 PM

I've never seen his appeal. He's a great actor, don't get me wrong, but sexy? Not by a long shot. Put Pitt and Clooney on the list EVERY year, that doesn't get old.

uncledaddy · 11-16-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thesifer

Best Actor Ever.

I wouldn't say best ever, but damn good.

oblongmelon · 11-17-2007, 07:41 AM

He looks just like one of my friends from high school who is female! (she's not real pretty)

Maarchk · 11-19-2007, 07:44 PM

I think he's a great guy and a great actor. But sexy? meh. Maybe being nice and rich = sexy? He's not ugly, just not a stud.

Freelance Superhero · 11-19-2007, 08:45 PM

Yeah, I was surprised at his rise in popularity as a sex symbol myself. A lot of my female friends (and I do mean a LOT of them) who never really thought much of him before said that after they saw him in the Bourne series, they found him to be incredibly attractive. Just goes to show you what a good role can do for your image, I guess...

des1969 · 12-01-2007, 12:08 PM

I think he's considered sexy not just because of his looks but by the way he lives his life. Devoted husband and father...nothing sexier than that!

ray · 12-01-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thesifer

Best Actor Ever.

no, Vin Diesel is the bestest actor EVAR

ElizabethAZ · 12-17-2007, 04:18 PM

Eh, he's okay, but I personally prefer Matthew McConaughey. And that Texas accent!

InfiniteNothing · 12-17-2007, 08:07 PM

Uhm what's with the sig?

Napoleon54 · 12-17-2007, 08:32 PM

Damon's a great actor IMO.

But dammit, good actor or not, can't believe I got passed over yet again. Good enough reason as any to go on a bender.

Don't they know I can only hold onto this übersexah watamaliness for so long? Maybe I need to prance around barechested more often.

There's always next year.

wanky · 12-17-2007, 11:37 PM

IMO, I wouldn't name him sexiest man alive, BUT, he is a very serious and devoted actor. Anyone remember that movie he made with Meg Ryan that he lost so much weight for? He is sexy in his own way, yes, and good looking, but there are a lot more other actors I would have picked.

11-16-2007, 09:51 AM	#1
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	People Names Matt Damon 'Sexiest Man Alive' Good Grief!! http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,311721,00.html NEW YORK — Matt Damon has been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine, an honor that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt. The 37-year-old actor is featured on the cover of People's annual issue, on newsstands Friday. Damon, who is married to Luciana Bozan, said the honor came as a surprise. "You gave an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime," he says in a letter published in the magazine. "My 9-year-old stepdaughter now thinks I'm cool — well, cooler." Damon, who has a 1-year-old daughter, Isabella, with Bozan, says "all the campaigning" by Clooney and Pitt had finally paid off. "Unfortunately, after all those years out on the trail, the meet and greets, the fundraisers, the stump speeches, I've finally come to terms with the fact that this is a mantle I wasn't meant to hold," he says in the letter, which was signed "Matty." "Don't get me wrong, though. I was really shocked and happy (Lucy said I actually blushed) when I heard the news. So I can't thank you enough for that." People's "sexiest man alive" list began in 1985 with Mel Gibson. Others on the list: Clooney (1997 and 2006), Pitt (1995 and 2000), Denzel Washington (1996) and Johnny Depp (2003). Damon won a screenwriting Oscar with Ben Affleck in 1998 for "Good Will Hunting." Both Damon and Affleck starred in the movie. He has also starred in "The Departed," "Syriana," the "Ocean's" franchise with Clooney and Pitt, and "The Bourne Identity" and its two sequels.

11-16-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
Thesifer Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4,338	Best Actor Ever. __________________

11-16-2007, 01:37 PM	#3
11th Reader Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 56	Matt Damon's not exactly the sexiest guy in my book, but he's not bad...definitely not bad. However, unlike George Clooney and Brad Pitt, I don't think he gets better with age...he was definitely hotter in the original Ocean's 11 movie than he was in the recent one. __________________ Proud DCM #71

11-16-2007, 03:22 PM	#4
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	Maaatt Daaaaeeemon __________________ As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.

11-16-2007, 04:01 PM	#6
Layla Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 97	I've never seen his appeal. He's a great actor, don't get me wrong, but sexy? Not by a long shot. Put Pitt and Clooney on the list EVERY year, that doesn't get old. __________________ *2008 3-Day Walker!* *DC #45*

11-16-2007, 03:57 PM	#5
Memo Admiral Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: East Village Posts: 5,659	Hmm, I never understood his appeal and as 11th Reader said, he hasn't gotten any better with age. I think his face is.....harsh.

11-17-2007, 07:41 AM	#8
oblongmelon Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In a nutshell Posts: 9,678	He looks just like one of my friends from high school who is female! (she's not real pretty)

11-19-2007, 07:44 PM	#9
Maarchk Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where the east meets the west. Posts: 3,066	I think he's a great guy and a great actor. But sexy? meh. Maybe being nice and rich = sexy? He's not ugly, just not a stud. __________________ "The girl is crafty like ice is cold." "I left my heart in san francisco... And my liver at Moe's Tavern." A real friend is one who listens to you as much as they talk to you.

11-19-2007, 08:45 PM	#10
Freelance Superhero Optimus Prime Join Date: May 2002 Location: in bed Posts: 4,116	Yeah, I was surprised at his rise in popularity as a sex symbol myself. A lot of my female friends (and I do mean a LOT of them) who never really thought much of him before said that after they saw him in the Bourne series, they found him to be incredibly attractive. Just goes to show you what a good role can do for your image, I guess... __________________ "I can't believe you can eat that; it looks like abortion." - Augusta, of the Tard-Blog

12-01-2007, 12:08 PM	#11
des1969 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Out of my mind Posts: 50	I think he's considered sexy not just because of his looks but by the way he lives his life. Devoted husband and father...nothing sexier than that! __________________ DCM#157

12-17-2007, 04:18 PM	#13
ElizabethAZ Ensign Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Posts: 7	Eh, he's okay, but I personally prefer Matthew McConaughey. And that Texas accent! __________________ Elizabeth AZ #10 ...¸ __/ /\____ ____ ,•´º o`•, /__/ _/\_ //____/\ ```)¨(´´´ \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \|\| \|l±±±± \| ¸,.-•²°´ ¸,.-•~•~•-.,¸ `°²•-. :º° As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15

12-17-2007, 08:07 PM	#14
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	Uhm what's with the sig?

12-17-2007, 08:32 PM	#15
Napoleon54 Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: floating inside of a giant egg made of stars Posts: 4,861	Damon's a great actor IMO. But dammit, good actor or not, can't believe I got passed over yet again. Good enough reason as any to go on a bender. Don't they know I can only hold onto this übersexah watamaliness for so long? Maybe I need to prance around barechested more often. There's always next year. __________________ There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to make them equal. - Friedrich Hayek

12-17-2007, 11:37 PM	#16
wanky Ensign Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12	IMO, I wouldn't name him sexiest man alive, BUT, he is a very serious and devoted actor. Anyone remember that movie he made with Meg Ryan that he lost so much weight for? He is sexy in his own way, yes, and good looking, but there are a lot more other actors I would have picked. __________________ DCM #37

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