NEW YORK -- Bradley Cooper is now an official sex symbol. eople magazine has bestowed the "Hangover" star with its "sexiest man alive" title for 2011.
Cooper tells the magazine that his first reaction was to think that his mom would be "so happy" and that he’s "decent-looking."
Other actors who have received the "sexiest" label include George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds.
Check out our photo gallery of the "Sexiest Men Alive" since People started the annual honor back in 1985.








