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'Sexiest Man Alive' To Host The Oscars

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It's a big year for Hugh Jackman: a hit movie 'Australia,' People's 'Sexiest Man Alive,' now host of the Oscars.

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The Associated Press

Published: December 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that Hugh Jackman will host the 81st annual Academy Awards.

The academy said Friday that the 40-year-old Australian actor, recently named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," will host the Oscars.

Jackman stars in Baz Luhrmann's romantic adventure film "Australia" with Nicole Kidman.
The actor first claimed fame as Wolverine in the "X-Men" movie franchise. His other movie credits include 2006's "The Prestige" and 2004's "Van Helsing."

With new producers, a new set director and even a new music director, the Academy has been hinting at an all new look and feel for this year's Oscars telecast on Feb. 22.

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