MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY IS “SEXIEST MAN ALIVE”

People magazine has named actor Matthew McConaughey the “Sexiest Man Alive” 2005. The selection of Matthew McConaughey marks the 20th anniversary milestone of the “Sexiest Man” designation, a People tradition that began in 1985.

According to People, McConaughey is chivalrous, passionate and cooks a mean marinara. “I like the ‘Alive’ part,” McConaughey told the magazine about his selection as cover boy.

In the magazine McConaughey opens up on everything from deodorant, “I haven’t worn deodorant in 20 years” and sleeping naked, “I’m not a pyjama guy. I’m not much of a boxer guy either,” to his worst habit, “Nicotine,” and his biggest turn on, “Grace. When a woman is graceful, you can tell by the way she moves.” On a perfect night with girlfriend Penélope Cruz, McConaughey reveals, “We get online or talk about some place we dream of travelling somewhere.” As for marriage, the actor reveals: “Have I met the right woman already? Maybe. Has it been the right time? Obviously not.”

Rounding out People’s 2005 list are the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal, Vince Vaughn, Orlando Bloom, Matt Damon, Patrick Dempsey, Jamie Foxx, Desperate Housewives’ James Denton (Sexiest Man-Next-Door), Freddie’s Freddie Prinze Jr. (Sexiest Crossover), Hustle & Flow’s Terrence Howard (Sexiest Breakout Star), and Lance Armstrong (Sexiest Retiree).

The list also features the hottest music men in the biz including Nick Lachey, Tim McGraw, Chayanne, band Franz Ferdinand and Kanye West.