Sexiest Man Alive 2008

2008's Sexiest Men Alive

SNEAK PEEK: Hugh Jackman reigns as PEOPLE's new Sexiest Man Alive, and he has good company. Check out some of the guys (Blair! Zac!) who made our annual list

MICHAEL PHELPS photo | Michael Phelps

8 of 16

MICHAEL PHELPS

What do you do after winning eight gold medals and shattering world records at the Beijing Olympics? If you're Phelps, 23, you enjoy "being lazy." As for the overnight female attention, the Baltimore native says, "I don’t really notice it. ... I don't think of myself as a sex symbol. My mom is by far the most important woman in my life."

Next Photo

Related

Credit: Lance Staedler

Updated: Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 | 07:50 AM EST