London: Soccer ace David Beckham has been crowned ‘The Sexiest Man on the Planet 2012’ in Heat magazine’s inaugural 101 Hottest Hunks in the World list.
Beckham, 36, who raises four children, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper with his wife Victoria Beckham, beat a host of famous hunks to the top spot, including Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper, who came second, third and fourth respectively, The Sun online reported.
“Heat is known for showcasing the hottest celebrity men each week, but this is the first time we’ve compiled a definitive list of the sexiest men in the world.
“Our readers and panel of experts clearly have impeccable taste as there is genuinely no one more deserving of the title Sexiest Man on the Planet 2012 than David Beckham. He’s got the lot – talent, style, sex appeal, charisma. Women adore him, men want to be him, and we’re absolutely thrilled that he has topped our poll,” said Lucie Cave. (PTI)