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GQ Men of the Year
(Nov. 17) -- When GQ unveils their 'Men of the Year' annually, lots of Hollywood hunks and other in-the-spotlight men are left upset when they're snubbed. This year, in a PopEater/GQ exclusive, we're proud to give you this year's winners: Leonardo DiCaprio, Barack Obama, Jon Hamm and Michael Phelps.
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GQ Men of the Year

    To the left, Barack Obama's GQ cover. Right, Leonardo DiCaprio's.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    To the left, Michael Phelps' GQ cover. 'Mad Men' star Jon Hamm's is on the right.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    In the issue, DiCaprio posed as a early 1900s boxer, and threw some verbal punches at the paparazzi. "I do not like the way they conduct themselves. I think they're disrespectful and dangerous," he said of overzealous photographers.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    Michael Phelps' spread inside of his issue is sure to make ladies (and even men comfortable with their sexuality) admire his storied physique. But amid all that muscle is a fierce competitor. ""I just don't like to lose -- not in swimming, not in Monopoly -- ever," Phelps tells GQ.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    For obvious reasons, Barack Obama made the cut for one of the covers. Unfortunately for GQ, he has more pressing things to do than comment on his cover, but we're sure he'd accept it with grace.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    Jon Hamm had to wait quite some time for his 'Mad Men' fame. So what of today's troubled young stars? "I see actors in this town who make it big young. They don't understand the word no: 'What do you mean I can't kill this elephant, drop it on a car, set it on fire, and then snort it?'" he jokes.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    Actress Megan Fox is the only non-male to make the cut, and you can probably see why. GQ dubbed her their Obsession of the Year. Check Out Megan's Stupidly Sexy GQ Photo Shoot

    Richardson / GQ

    John Malkovich's turns in 'Burn After Reading' and 'Changeling' reminded GQ of just how great an actor he is. Hence, he's the Mad Genius of the Year.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    Sean Penn already has Oscar buzz for 'Milk,' so it's only right he's GQ's 'Drama Queen' of the Year.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

    Gordon Ramsay's incessant yelling and foul mouth make him the perfect candidate -- and recipient -- for 'Prick' of the Year.

    Mark Seliger / GQ

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Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio's turn in the upcoming 'Revolutionary Road' may very well earn him an Oscar, making him the actor to watch this winter. 'Road' pairs him once again with his 'Titanic' love, Kate Winslet, of whom DiCaprio said he now shares "a different level of intimacy" with. "That's just something that comes with age and experience. After all, we were barely 20, 21 years old in 'Titanic,'" he said of working with Winslet.
He also fires back at the paparazzi and tabloids. DiCaprio rants: "This is something I'd like to clarify. I've heard people say, 'Because you hide, it makes you seem ungrateful.' The mere fact that these -- I'll use the word piles -- are earning money from exploiting my image is the only reason I hide myself or am not a photo-friendly person. I do not like the way they conduct themselves. I think they're disrespectful and dangerous. The reason I don't pose or smile or that I seem mad is that I don't want them to make a living off my private life."
Barack Obama: It should be obvious to anyone why Barack Obama is on this list. The magnitude of what he achieved by becoming the 44th President of the United States is still setting in nationwide, and now he even has a GQ cover to make his 2008 even more successful.
Michael Phelps: The king of the 2008 Olympics is probably used to being on magazine covers like Sports Illustrated or even Men's Health. But a style magazine like GQ is likely a first ... mainly because he's known for posing with as little clothing as possible to show off his impossibly chiseled physique. He even shows his competitive side to GQ, telling them: "I just don't like to lose -- not in swimming, not in Monopoly -- ever."
Jon Hamm: The Emmy-winning breakout star of 'Mad Men' knows exactly how lucky he is to have landed his once-in-a-lifetime role. "Look, I know I hit the jackpot here. I found this role that sits well on me. I've managed to become successful without any taint of compromise. I get to share it with my girl. I get how lucky I am," he boasts to GQ.
Other notables Hollywood figures inside the issues: John Malkovich (Mad Genius of the Year), Megan Fox (Obsession of the Year), Sean Penn (Drama Queen of the Year), James Franco (Screen Idol of the Year), The 'Wire' Writers (Tough Guys of the Year), Seth McFarlane (Mogul of the Year) and Gordon Ramsay (Prick of the Year).
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AustenBth

11:14 AMNov 21 2008

Of course Obama is a natural born citizen. He was born in Hawaii, that is one of our states you know. And no one can even run for public office in the US much less be elected without a US birth certificate. You people are so incredibly stupid it's mindboggling. How do you even get through the day? As for Michael Phelps, please Mike, pull up your pants. It's just not a good look.

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CConway127

07:50 AMNov 21 2008

Jon Hamm is the best looking one there. The rest of you must have your eyes closed and taste up your a$$. I VOTE FOR THE BEST LOOKING ONE...JON HAMM HANDS DOWN!!!!!!

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FloridaEbayers

06:33 AMNov 21 2008

Who the F is Jon Hamm? Never heard of him. What the F is Phelps wearing? Can't that guy stop showing off his body for like 2 seconds? GQ is preppy well dressed men (notice the other 3 all wearing ties) not raggedy shirt open dudes, that is Surfer Dude magazine. Why Leo, that is sort of random too. Only one that really makes sense here is Obama.

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XpatDanelover

03:34 AMNov 21 2008

Wow,jlt1thompson,you are definitely one of the uneducated Americans who make the rest of us look bad. Don't you know that NO ONE can become a US president if they are not natural born.Don't you think the secret service and the rest of the government would have done extensive background checks on everyone running to make sure of things like this? You obviously slept through American History class when they discussed the States of America.If you had stayed awake you would know that Hawaii,the State that Barrack Obama was born in,is an American State.Therefor,he ws born on American soil and,therefore,is a natural born citizen of the United States of America.Maybe you should educate yourself a bit before you open your mouth.

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XpatDanelover

03:33 AMNov 21 2008

Wow,jlt1thompson,you are definitely one of the uneducated Americans who make the rest of us look bad. Don't you know that NO ONE can become a US president if they are not natural born.Don't you think the secret service and the rest of the government would have done extensive background checks on everyone running to make sure of things like this? You obviously slept through American History class when they discussed the States of America.If you had stayed awake you would know that Hawaii,the State that Barrack Obama was born in,is an American State.Therefor,he ws born on American soil and,therefore,is a natural born citizen of the United States of America.Maybe you should educate yourself a bit before you open your mouth.

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ASL9810

11:14 PMNov 21 2008

People are too funny. John Hamm is the only man listed that looks GQ..the others look PU.

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Ericccote

09:42 PMNov 21 2008

I have to ask....did the photog ask Dicraprio to look like he needs to go poo-poo for this particular shot? Notice that "I wanna look so "Dirty Harry" but my thong is just too far in my crack" thing going on? This guy may get strange like it's falling from the sky, but I have no dought that he's a "crier". "Where are my Duckeggs? I specifically ordered east-Vietmanese Duckeggs, overnighted, for my breakfast. I cannot....I absoullutely cannot...perform without my Duckeggs".

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Jalen0824

09:25 PMNov 21 2008

Leonardo that is funny. Yeah he is about the enviroment. Then why does he smoke so much to pollute the air. AS FOR OBAMA: YOU PEOPLE NEED TO BE EDUCATED. HE IS AN AMERICAN. HE WAS BORN IN HAWAII. THE LAST TIME I REMEMBER HAWAII WAS A US STATE. IGNORANCE WILL BE YOUR DOWNFALL.

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Hrleemn

08:28 PMNov 21 2008

House NEGRO! WOW ! thats what his muslin brothers are calling him.I think most of you are right. He will screw things up (Jimmy Who?) I predict We will be attacked by terrorists shortly after he is sworn in. I think this time it will be very BIG. Thanks Dem.'s

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Denyce1965

07:34 PMNov 21 2008

What an idiot!!! What do you mean he's not a citizen!!! He was born in the United States stupid-his Dad is Nigerian. Get a life or make comments that make sense.

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