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Rumor has it People magazine is set to announce 2012's Sexiest Man Alive any day now, and ET caught up with the reigning titleholder, Bradley Cooper, at the AFI premiere of his film Silver Linings Playbook where he offered his two cents as to who should be crowned next.

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Without hesitation, Cooper suggested co-star Robert De Niro as his top pick, but just as soon as he got the words out, he reconsidered. Instead, the 37-year-old heartthrob offered his old pal and Hangover star Zach Galifianakis.

"He should be [the next Sexiest Man Alive]," he said. "He's very sexy."

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Whether or not his top choices will be chosen to cover the coveted issue, Cooper admitted the transition out of the title will be a tough one.

"I'm gonna cry," revealed the actor with a smirk.

Watch the video for more from Bradley Cooper, plus hear from Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell.

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The film, also starring Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Tuckerand Julia Stiles, hits theaters November 21, 2012.