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  • Hugh Jackman attends the American Theatre Wing’s 2009 Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 1, 2009 in New York City
  • Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman pose for cameras at a press conference for the broadway premiere of ‘A Steady Rain’ at The Harvard Club in New York City on September 29, 2009
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    Hugh Jackman attends the American Theatre Wing’s 2009 Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 1, 2009 in New York City
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    Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman pose for cameras at a press conference for the broadway premiere of ‘A Steady Rain’ at The Harvard Club in New York City on September 29, 2009
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    Hugh Jackman visits a farm in Eastern Connecticut on September 28, 2009
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    Hugh Jackman attends a celebration for the release of ‘1.3 - Images From My Phone’ at Michael’s on June 3, 2009 in New York City
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: October 31, 2009 12:42 PM EDT
LAST UPDATED: October 31, 2009 1:07 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

As Hugh Jackman’s reign as People‘s Sexiest Man Alive winds to a close, the star told the mag that losing the title would be a relief.

“Now the pressure’s off,” he said. “I can be a slob again.”

Still, the hard-working star, currently starring in Broadway’s “A Steady Rain” opposite Daniel Craig, said he’d also be willing to take on the responsibility once more.

“I want to be the first to have it back to back,” he admitted. “That would be fantastic!

“I thought there were thousands of other guys that deserved it, but it’s been a great year,” he continued.

Indeed, Hugh’s in good company with the annual award-- recent winners have included Matt Damon, George Clooney, Matthew McConaughey, Jude Law and Johnny Depp.

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