Hugh Jackman Ready To ‘Be A Slob Again’

First Published: October 31, 2009 1:07 PM EDT Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Caption Hugh Jackman attends the American Theatre Wing’s 2009 Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on June 1, 2009 in New York CityAs 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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