"The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper should probably stock up on aspirin, because has a reason to celebrate tonight: People magazine has crowned the 37-year-old actor the Sexiest Man Alive for 2011.
Cooper inherits the cherished title from last year's recipient, Ryan Reynolds.
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The actor put himself in contention for the Humblest Hottie Alive 2011 as well, opining, "I think it's really cool that a guy who doesn't look like a model can have this [title]. Sometimes I can look great, and other times I look horrifying."
As for his initial reaction when he was told of the honor?
"First thing I thought was, 'My mother is going to be so happy."
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Awww … is this guy a basket full of puppies and rainbows, or what?
Cooper's upcoming projects include the David O. Russell-directed comedy "The Silver Linings Playbook" and the crime drama "The Place Beyond the Pines," co-starring Ryan Gosling.