Channing Tatum Named "Sexiest Man Alive"

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Channing Tatum is People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" for 2012.

The 32 year old actor says his first thought on hearing the news was: "'Y'all are messing with me.'"

Tatum's film roles include "Magic Mike" and the upcoming "Foxcatcher."

People announced its 2012 list Wednesday.

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