John Krasinski was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 on the Late Show with Steven Colbert on Tuesday night.
The heartthrob, 45, dethroned 2023 winner, Grey’s Anatomy hunk Patrick Dempsey, 58, for the coveted title.
Colbert previously awarded the title – chosen based on physical attractiveness, charisma and cultural impact – to Paul Rudd in 2021 after subjecting him to some hilarious sexy man tests.
The crown was then handed to Captain America star Chris Evans, 43.
After Krasinski was announced as this year’s winner, fans reacted divided on social media.
John Krasinski, 45, was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 on Tuesday night during the Late Show with Steven Colbert
Another hunk who appeared in this year’s issue was Selena Gomez’s boyfriend Benny Blanco.
The Grammy-nominated producer, 36, happily discussed his secrets to success in life and love, dishing on his romantic mornings with the actress, 32, in the article.
After it was revealed that he would be part of the issue, fans had mixed reactions.
Some applauded the decision, writing, “YES! He redefines “sexy” with that humor and style!’
However, not everyone agreed with the decision, although many seemed to think Blanco was actually the cover star and not just featured in the issue.
“Selena paid for this,” one fan wrote with three crying emojis.
“Benny Blanco and the sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence,” someone else chimed in.
Earlier this month, football star David Beckham, 49, who previously earned the honor in 2015, shared some advice for the winner.
The heartthrob dethroned 2023 winner, Grey’s Anatomy hunk Patrick Dempsey, 58, for the coveted title; Dempsey seen in London in December 2023
Another hunk featured in this year’s issue was Selena Gomez’s 36-year-old boyfriend Benny Blanco, who drew mixed reactions from fans; seen in 2024
‘Don’t get carried away! Keep your feet on the ground because you only get it once,” he told People.
Beckham then jokingly asked, “I guess you only get it once.” Can you get it more than once?’
The answer is yes, even if it is rare.
Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Richard Gere have all been crowned Sexiest Man Alive twice.
Other past winners include Michael B. Jordan (2020), John Legend (2019), Idris Elba (2018), Blake Shelton (2017), Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (2016), David Beckham (2015), Chris Hemsworth (2014). ), Adam Levine (2013), Channing Tatum (2012), Bradley Cooper (2011) and Ryan Reynolds (2010).
People magazine named the first Sexiest Man Alive in February 1985 when it selected then-29-year-old Mel Gibson for the honor
The first decade of the 2000s brought out victories for Johnny Depp (2009), Hugh Jackman (2008), Matt Damon (2007), George Clooney (2006), Matthew McConaughey (2005), Jude Law (2004), Johnny Depp (2003). ), Ben Affleck (2002), Pierce Brosnan (2001) and Brad Pitt (2000).
The 1990s brought covers for Richard Gere (1999), Harrison Ford (1998), George Clooney (1997), Denzel Washington (1996), Brad Pitt (1995), Nick Nolte (1992), the late Patrick Swayze (1991) and Tom Cruise (1990). No winner was named in 1994 and then-couple Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford were named the sexiest couple in the world in 1993.
In the first decade of the annual honor, the 1980s, the Sexiest Man Alive was named as the late Sean Connery in 1989, the late John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1988, Harry Hamlin in 1987 and Mark Harmon in 1986.
People magazine first named the Sexiest Man Alive in February 1985, when it chose then-29-year-old Mel Gibson for the honor.