Wresting the the title from last year’s winner, Hugh Jackman, this is the second time the 46-year old Kentucky-born actor has gained the odd, but still highly prized accolade. He first won in 2003, and also secured the magazine’s nomination as one of ‘The 50 Most Beautiful People in the World,’ back in 1996.
Only Brad Pitt, Richard Gere and George Clooney have won the ‘SMA’ award twice, but with typical reserve Johnny has made no self-serving statement about this good fortune. Last night he was seen at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, toasting his great friend and co-conspirator, Tim Burton at a retrospective event showcasing Tim’s paintings and other goth-inspired artwork.
And while his role as Jack Sparrow has brought Johnny a fanbase of millions, he’s not due to revisit the role until 2011. But if you’re a fan – and who isn’t – and you need a quick fix, he’s now in post-production for his role as ‘The Mad Hatter’ in Tim’s unique version of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ which opens across the country on March 5th…
