Robert Pattinson has been named the sexiest man in the world in a new poll.

The 23-year-old British star, who plays smouldering vampire Edward in hit movie Twilight, however, played down the award, saying: 'The hottest actor stuff doesn't really mean anything. You have a month maybe with all this heat and hype,' reports The Sun.

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Next on the list is Angelina Jolie's partner Brad Pitt.

The 45-year-old recently hinted at an early retirement as he feels that he has 'had his time' and now wants to 'concentrate on raising his large family.'

Rakish good looks and a flair for the unusual have guaranteed a place for 46-year-old actor Johnny Depp in the list.

Colin Firth and David Beckham also made the top ten in the poll of 2,000 girls for Glamour magazine.