Waiting to discover the year’s Sexiest Man Alive has become an annual pop culture event.
This year, People magazine awarded the title to actor Patrick Dempsey.
Almost 20 years since he found fame on Grey's Anatomy, in which he played neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd, Dempsey has finally received recognition for his timeless heartthrob status. Dempsey is also renowned for appearing in the Disney Enchanted films.
The 57-year-old star seems thrilled with his new title, telling People: “It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.”
People’s tradition of selecting a Sexiest Man Alive started in 1985, meaning more than 30 men have had the privilege of the title.
Sexiest Man Alive winners list
2023: Patrick Dempsey
2022: Chris Evans
2021: Paul Rudd
2020: Michael B. Jordan
2019: John Legend
2018: Idris Elba
2017: Blake Shelton
2016: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
2015: David Beckham
2014: Chris Hemsworth
2013: Adam Levine
2012: Channing Tatum
2011: Bradley Cooper
2010: Ryan Reynolds
2009: Johnny Depp
2008: Hugh Jackman
2007: Matt Damon
2006: George Clooney
2005: Matthew McConaughey
2004: Jude Law
2003: Johnny Depp
2002: Ben Affleck
2001: Pierce Brosnan
2000: Brad Pitt
1999: Richard Gere
1998: Harrison Ford
1997: George Clooney
1996: Denzel Washington
1995: Brad Pitt
1994: No one was named the Sexiest Man Alive in 1994. However, the People editor Jess Cagle later revealed that the frontrunners were Hugh Grant, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves. He believes that Reeves would have won the title.
1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, named as the Sexiest Couple
1992: Nick Nolte
1991: Patrick Swayze
1990: Tom Cruise
1989: Sean Connery
1988: John F. Kennedy, Jr
1987: Harry Hamlin
1986: Mark Harmon
1985: Mel Gibson
