Sexiest Man Alive 2008

All the Sexiest Man Alive Covers

Some are familiar faces (George! Brad!) and some are shockers (here's looking at you, Hugh!). Check out who's been named Sexiest through the years

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1997

In his first Sexiest Man Alive cover, George Clooney's pals gushed about not only his looks, but also about his loyalty. "The rap on George is that he's this rake, this guy's guy," his ER' costar Laura Innes told PEOPLE. "That's true, but he is also a dear, loyal friend who would do anything for you. It's almost like being a family member."

2008's Sexiest Men Alive

2008's Sexiest Men Alive

Get a sneak peek at the guys (Hugh! Blair! Zac!) who made our annual list

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