People magazine says Channing Tatum is sexiest man

NEW YORK (AP) -- 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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