Awards Watch: It's Hugh!

From X-Man to The Boy from Oz to the Sexiest Man Alive to Oscar's main man: Australia's own Hugh Jackman has been chosen to host this year's Academy Awards!

A Movie Dearest favorite since he first donned the claws of a certain mutton-chopped mutant, we are thrilled that a true triple-threat (not to mention a certified movie star for a change) has been selected to helm show biz's biggest night. And, as a three-time Tony Award host, he has proven he can handle it; heck, he even won an Emmy for doing so. And yes, it doesn't hurt that he looks great in a tux ...

The 81st Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on February 22 on ABC.