HOLLYWOOD -
Matt Damon has topped a new poll to be named the Sexiest Man Alive.
The Bourne Ultimatum star, 37, beat Grey's Anatomy hunk
Patrick Dempsey--who is nicknamed Doctor McDreamy on the hit medical series--and Amityville Horror actor Ryan Reynolds to pole position on the annual People magazine hotlist.
The title will be a welcome accolade for
Damon: He recently revealed it has been his longtime ambition to beat pal George Clooney--a frequent entrant in such surveys--to the coveted No. 1 spot.
But the married
Damon, who became a first-time father earlier this year, remains coy about his win.
He tells People, "You've given an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime."
The magazine cites
Damon's "irresistible sense of humor," "rock-solid family man" and "heart-melting humility" for landing him the title.
The top 10 Sexiest Men are as follows:
1.
Matt Damon 2.
Patrick Dempsey3. Ryan Reynolds
4.
Brad Pitt 5. James McAvoy
6.
Johnny Depp 7. Dave Annable
8. Will Smith
9.
Javier Bardem 10.
Shemar Moore http://www.hollywood.com/news/Damon_Beats_Dempsey_Reynolds_and_Pitt_to_Be_Sexiest_Man_Alive/4988853
