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1985: Mel Gibson 'People's' inaugural hunk was then starring in 'Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome'. At 29, success came quick to the Australian actor.
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These Kicks Are Kickin'
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'People' has named the sexiest man alive of 2008. Here are the hunks that have held the title since the first in 1985.