Ever Wonder What Makes Michael Sheen Such a Chick Magnet?

You've seen Michael Sheen on screen in Underworld and the Twilight series, as Prime Minister Tony Blair in The Queen, and even during his 2010 stint on 30 Rock. You may also be a fan of his current Showtime hit, Masters of Sex, but what's more impressive than his award-winning, two-decade-long career, you ask? His longtime status as a total chick magnet, of course. Michael's been dating gorgeous, talented women for years, and his latest love, comedienne Sarah Silverman, is yet another example of his impressive romantic pursuits. We're dying to know, what is it about the actor that has women like Kate Beckinsale and Rachel McAdams wrapped around his finger? Below, our findings. Source: Getty / Venturelli

He's Friends With His Exes
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He's Friends With His Exes

He and Kate Beckinsale spent nearly a decade together, and though they never married, they had a daughter, Lily. The couple split in 2003, but that didn't stop them from staying friends. She even said after their breakup, "I love him dearly — I would miss him dreadfully if he wasn't in my life. I've been very lucky to have two marvelous men in Len and Michael; they've got no awkward feelings about parenting Lily and working things out. I'm very proud of both of them that they haven't let any potential awkwardness or strangeness affect our little family."

Kate and Michael are even so civilized that his current flame, Sarah Silverman, has had equally amazing things to say about Kate. She told Howard Stern in September 2014 that "he and Kate are like brother and sister. They're really funny together." The family love was evident at Michael's 45th birthday party earlier this year, since both Kate and her now-husband, Len Wiseman, were in attendance alongside Sarah.

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He's Funny

Just watch how he handles an entire interview about awkward onscreen sex scenes. Even his former girlfriend Rachel McAdams couldn't deny his sense of humor, telling The Telegraph in 2012 that "Michael is a very funny person."

Really, Quite Funny
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Really, Quite Funny

He's a Doting Dad
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He's a Doting Dad

Michael has a 15-year-old daughter, Lily, from his eight-year relationship with Kate Beckinsale. He's said that since his job takes him away from her a lot, "when [he is] with her the time is precious." He added, "When I’m filming I try to speak to her every day and let her know that I’m thinking of her and hopefully stay a presence in her life. I want Lily to have a parent who is enjoying and is passionate about their work but at the same time I don’t want it to be something that takes me away from her too much."

Michael even accepted the role of Aro in Twilight mainly because his daughter was such a fan of the series. He said in 2009 that "she was very excited and she cried when I first told her about it."

He's Handsome
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He's Handsome

He may not be your typical heartthrob, but there's no denying his good looks.

He's Athletic
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He's Athletic

He was recruited by the Arsenal FC youth club at the age of 12, though he didn't join the team since it would have required his family to move from Wales to London. In 2010, he showed off his sporty side during a charity match in Manchester, England.

He's Romantic
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He's Romantic

Kate once shared a sweet story about Michael saying, "I remember once waking up from a bad dream and being really scared that I was going to die, and he said, 'If you do, I will dive down and get you back,' and I really did believe him — and I wouldn't believe it from anyone else. He's a magical person." Now if that isn't dreamy, we don't know what is.

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He Tells a Good Story

You'll love hearing him hilariously recount the time he was given the Order of the British Empire honor from the queen of England in 2009. And don't mind that British accent, either.