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Patrick Dempsey is philosophical about losing out to Matt Damon as the sexiest man alive.

The Grey's Anatomy star told journalists at the US premiere of his new movie Enchanted: "Always a bridesmaid, never a bride."

The film, which hits UK cinemas on December 14 and the theme for the Oxford Street Christmas lights in London this year, is a contemporary twist on Disney's fairy-tale classics.

It begins in the animated world with an evil queen banishing a princess to live-action modern-day New York City. There, the princess meets a divorce attorney and becomes disenchanted with her old life.

He explained: "The movie is, in essence, about true love's kiss and true love."

"And it's everything Disney in a way, in that it's very funny and honors the studio's animated classics, and it's an old-fashioned musical."

Enchanted – the first film to be given 10 out of 10 by Heart’s movie expert - hits UK cinemas on December 14.