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Dwayne Johnson Is People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive For 2016

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It’s official ― Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2016.

The pro-wrestler-turned-Hollywood-star fronts the magazine’s latest issue, succeeding last year’s cover star and honoree, David Beckham. Johnson is the first non-white star to earn the title since Denzel Washington in 1996.

The actor was definitely excited, telling People about the moment he learned the news: “I said, ‘That’s awesome.’ And then what went through my mind was just how cool and exciting it is. And then I thought, ‘Wow, we’ve pretty much reached the pinnacle.’ I’m not quite too sure where we go from here. I’ve done it all, this is it.”

Dwayne Johnson, your Sexiest Man Alive for 2016.
Dwayne Johnson, your Sexiest Man Alive for 2016.
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Johnson, who’s not your average leading man, seems like the perfect choice. Not only has he had a great year, starring in films like “Central Intelligence” and Disney’s upcoming “Moana,” he also seems like one of the industry’s most genuinely down-to-earth stars.

Just look at how he jokes around with his friend and “Jumanji” co-star, Kevin Hart:

And remember that time he saved a puppy from drowning? A real-life superhero.

Here's a fun Labor Day weekend story... We just decided to add two new members to our Johnson family. Baby French Bulldogs. In my right hand is BRUTUS and in my left hand is HOBBS. Bring them home and immediately take them outside so they can start learning how to "handle their business and potty like big boys". I set them both down and they both take off in a full sprint and fall right into the deep end of our pool. HOBBS immediately starts doggy paddling while BRUTUS (like a brick) sink heads first to the bottom of the pool. I take off into a full sprint, fully clothed, dive in the pool, swim to the bottom, rescue my brick, I mean BRUTUS and bring him back to the edge of the pool. He was a little delirious.. took a moment, threw up all the water he swallowed and looked up at me as if to say, "Thank God you didn't have to give me mouth to mouth!" and then ran off to play with his brother. A few lessons I've learned today.. A) Not all puppies have the instinct to doggie paddle. B) Some puppies (like BRUTUS) will be so in shock by experiencing water they will sink extremely fast so react quick. C) While spiriting to save your puppies life, before you dive in, try and throw your cel phone to safety. Don't keep it in your pocket... like I did. #BRUTUSLives #HOBBSCanSwim #MyCelPhonesDead #AndNoMouthToMouthNeeded #HappyLaborDay

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He even dressed up as Pikachu to surprise his daughter on Halloween.

Like we said, perfect choice.

For more, head to the magazine’s website or pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands Friday.

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