John Krasinski has snagged the title of People magazine’s 2024 ‘Sexiest Man Alive.’ This exciting revelation was made during an episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday night. The star of “Jack Ryan” admitted to experiencing a moment of disbelief when he found out about the accolade, saying, “Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts.” He expressed gratitude to the magazine for raising the bar for him.
Krasinski, who also shared that his wife, Emily Blunt, was “very excited” about his new title, described the joy of telling her about the news. “There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her,” he said.
This year’s issue features several other notable names, including music producer Benny Blanco and male leads from the show “New Girl”—Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., and Lamorne Morris. Last year, Patrick Dempsey held the title and spoke about using it to promote positive initiatives, such as raising awareness for the Dempsey Center, a support organization for cancer patients he founded in 2008. For 2023, the center raised more than $1.8 million to support those affected by cancer.
Patrick Dempsey, while honored, acknowledged that being named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ added a layer of anxiety to his life. Fellow actors have shared similar sentiments. Chris Evans, who answered the call in 2022, humorously noted that his friends helped keep his ego in check, calling it “just a point of bullying.” Paul Rudd, the 2021 honoree, confessed that he felt there were many more deserving candidates.
Over the years, the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ designation has graced the likes of Pierce Brosnan, Michael B. Jordan, Matt Damon, and Bradley Cooper. Some, like Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, and Richard Gere, have even crossed the threshold twice. An interesting point in history saw Gere and supermodel Cindy Crawford crowned the first-ever ‘Sexiest Couple Alive.’
As everyone celebrates Krasinski’s new title, it’s worth noting the mix of excitement and humility that often accompanies such announcements, reminding us that even the sexiest among us feel a bit anxious about the recognition.
