Sexiest Man Alive of 2022

The year 2022 has just started, and a lot has transpired. Taking a break for some eye candy wouldn’t hurt. Our list of the sexiest man alive will be your ultimate guide. These quality specimens had made their mark, leaving quite an impression.

Aside from physical attractiveness, they have skills, talents, wits, and social interventions. In this post, we’ll reveal those hotties who earned the sexiest man alive label. The most difficult part is choosing the most beautiful man. Yes, the struggle is real.

While the PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive is a privilege, it’s just a nice feeling to be admired by family, friends, and random strangers after earning the title. Sean Connery may not be on this list, but he is the oldest sexiest man alive to date.

Sexiest Men Alive in 2022

If you’re a sexy guy who was recognized as one of the most beautiful men aside from being the sexiest man alive, you’ll know chicks gravitate towards you. Without further ado, here goes our list of the sexiest man alive on this planet.

Harrison Ford

Playing a series of sexy action heroes roles in Indiana Jones and Star Wars, Harrison Ford never expected to earn the title. At 56 years old, he is worthy of being named the sexiest man alive. PEOPLE named Harrison Ford as the Sexiest Man Alive in 1998.

He was even humble when he was named PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive. Ford said he didn’t think he was all that. He wondered why the sudden pour of outgeezers when Harrison Ford received the sexiest man. He told People, “I never feel sexy. I have a distant relationship with the mirror.”

Matthew McConaughey

There’s just something about Matthew McConaughey that screams sexy. Maybe it’s his lazy, drawling Southern accent. Or his laid-back surfer dude persona. Whatever it is, it’s working for him. McConaughey was People magazine’s sexiest man in 2005. And it’s easy to see why.

He was popular for his man-candy rom-com image until he appeared in the movie “The Lincoln Lawyer.” But it paved the way for various roles we never expected he could perfectly portray.

The man just oozes sex appeal. He’s got that rugged good-looks thing going on and knows how to work it. Need proof? Just check out his iconic shirts-off scene in Magic Mike. Yeah, that’ll do it. So congratulations, Matthew – you’re sexy as hell, and we love you for it. Keep doing your thing. We’ll be right here, swooning.

Mel Gibson

He made it to the Sexiest Man list after his remarkable role in the “Mad Max” Original trilogy. In this movie, he was credited for his handsome rough looks. He was given the title in 1985. Mel Gibson is also a director and producer, making him all the more entitled to have PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive honor. With his fast-paced, growing career, Mel Gibson is not at ease.

He told People, “It’s all happening too fast.” However, his career has been at a turning point in recent years. Mel Gibson became involved in a series of controversies. Including his racist slurs, his recording of making a death threat against his girlfriend, and his anti-Semitism. These made it all on the top stories when it came out. Nevertheless, he is still a certified PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

Ben Affleck

There’s no denying that Ben Affleck is a handsome man. With his chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes, it’s no wonder he was voted the sexiest man alive in 2002. Affleck has also aged like a fine wine and looks better now than in his 20s. Some might say that he’s even sexier now than he was then. 

Affleck made his debut as an actor in 1992, starting off on the movie “School Ties.” He hit his major breakthrough in the 1997 movie “Good Will Hunting.” He co-wrote their roles with Matt Damon, and they both won the Golden Globes and Oscars for screenwriting. His latest movie was a thriller, “Deep Water.”

But what is it about Affleck that makes him so sexy? Is it his confident swagger or his easy charm? Or maybe it’s because he always looks like he’s just stepped out of a high-end menswear catalog. Whatever the reason, there’s no denying that Ben Affleck is one sexy man.

Sexiest Couple Alive

Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

In 1993, PEOPLE changed the game. Instead of naming that year’s PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive, they took a turn by giving the title Sexiest Couple Alive. Richard Gere didn’t bag the title alone.

The magazine went for the then newly-wed couple Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford. Richard Gere was at the peak of his career as an actor, while Cindy Crawford enjoyed her supermodel stints.

Although the hottest couple both have busy careers, they were just laid-back. However, they split up after a year when they earned the sexiest couple alive title. In a statement that same year, Cindy Crawford said, “Richard loves me without my makeup and in my ponytail.

So hey, if it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for me.” Regardless of the sexiest couple title, Richard Gere has what it takes to be named PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

Sexiest Man Alive Title

Patrick Swayze

Thanks to “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost,” Patrick Swayze became one of Hollywood’s budding leading men in 1991. He was named People’s sexiest man alive in that year too. Patrick Swayze died in 2009. His co-star Demi Moore said, “ He had a very sweet, gentle, kind heart, and southern manners. But he’s also got a very rugged physique.”

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington was the first Black man to nab the honor of PEOPLE’s sexiest man alive. However, they were a total of four by now. He’s not just a household name in the boy-next-door good looks. But his wits and smart approach made him to this list of PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest men alive.

His Courage Under Fire costar Regina Taylor said, “He has wit, intelligence, and style.” Denzel Washington also confessed in a PEOPLE magazine interview, “I don’t take myself too seriously. I don’t stop in the mirror and go, ‘Hey, Sexy Man.’ As PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive, his charm is unrelenting.

John F. Kennedy, Jr.

A part of a political family that made it to the list of the sexiest man alive, John F. Kennedy Jr has the looks and character. He has what it takes to be named the sexiest man alive. In 1988, Kennedy jr. marked his stature as a rebel. In the same year, he was also named the sexiest man.

Kennedy Jr died in a plane crash in 1989 with his wife and sister-in-law. According to supermodel Audra Avizienis who dated Kennedy Jr, “He has this quiet sadness. There’s something pensive and sad about him.” This PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive certainly has the looks that made him to this list.

Pierce Brosnan

Popularly known as James Bond, the 007 actor was named PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man in 2001. While the action star landed the cover as PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive, he was very family-oriented. His co-star Juliana Margulies said, “When you see a gorgeous man holding hands with his wife and holding his baby, there’s nothing sexier in the world.” His leading roles somehow brought him to the spotlight to be named the sexiest man alive.

George Clooney

George Clooney landed the PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive honor while playing the role of the very attractive Dr. Doug Ross on “ER.” George Clooney was also the second sexiest man titleholder who was named twice as PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

George Clooney confessed in PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive interview. He told People, “I don’t go on that many dates.” George Clooney has been married to Amal Clooney since 2014.

Johnny Depp

Rattling the world in his devious but charming role as a sea tyrant in Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp was named PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man in 2003. Johnny Depp told People, “Life’s pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be? I’m a pirate, after all!”

Fans have subsequently ebbed even with his title as the People magazine’s sexiest man alive and considering his role in the fiction Fantastic Beasts. It was due to his alleged domestic abuse of his ex-wife Amber Heard. However, Johnny Depp denies it until now.

Matt Damon

After achieving a box-office hit with the third “Bourne” movie, Matt Damon received the title of PEOPLE’s sexiest man alive. An ideal man who had won awards and nominations, Matt Damon deserved the title to be named sexiest man. He told People, “You’ve given an aging suburban dad the ego boost of a lifetime.”

Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Originating in Hawaii as a teen, Dwayne The Rock Johnson was a professional wrestler and a very popular actor. He was the second man of color to hold the title of People magazine’s sexiest man alive in 2016.

Dwayne, The Rock Johnson, told People about his teen years. “I was doing a lot of things that I shouldn’t have. Then, I was getting arrested multiple times, but at the same time, always very respectful to my teachers and elders. I was unsure of who I was and who I wanted to be.”

Tom Cruise

During the 90s’, Tom Cruise was already hitting Hollywood by storm with his string of blockbusters. To name a few, Risky Business, Top Gun, Rain Man, Cocktail, and All the Right Moves. Thanks to his good looks and unquestionable acting skills, Tom Cruise landed the title as PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man in 1990.

Although co-star Valeria Golino (Rain Man) said that the looks weren’t his biggest asset. “It was his eyes. Not their color. His regard and the way he looks with them. They’re alive.”He is definitely worth the title as PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

Michael B. Jordan

While he is the fifth man of color to grace the People magazine cover, it’s not all about his looks. Yes, he has the looks and charm that earned him the title. But, he is also inclined and active in social issues, which made him more deserving of the title. He is a dedicated member of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Also called Jordan Michael, he was known for his role as quarterback Vince Howard. He appeared in the NBC tv series “Friday Night Lights.” Although Jordan Michael made his Hollywood debut in 2013. When he starred in “Fruitvale Station.”

Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman graced the PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man cover in 2008 after his taunting role as Wolverine in “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Oh well, we meant with that charm and accent! Who wouldn’t swoon? His wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, agrees. She described Hugh Jackman as someone with “the Body of Doom – but I like what’s inside.” Oh well, he was named sexiest man alive for so many reasons.

Brad Pitt

The sexiest man? Brad Pitt it is! Brad Pitt defined what a beautiful man means in his titillating roles in the “Interview With a Vampire” and “Legends of the Fall.” In 1995, Brad Pitt landed the title of PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

Legends assistant director said that Brad Pitt could single-handedly manage both women and horses in the film. He claimed that Brad Pitt was “a man who seems to be a woman’s man too.” Brad Pitt deserves to be of PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive.

Sexiest Man Alive Cover

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd is 52 years old, and no one would believe it. He is the 2021 titleholder as PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive and has been around in Hollywood since 1995. Paul Rudd first appeared in the 90s series “Clueless.”

He played prominent roles in “Friends” and “Parks and Recreation.” Paul Rudd was known as a comedian. He starred in movies like “Anchorman,” “Knocked Up,” and “Wet Hot American Summer.” The sexiest man has been gracing your screens since the 90s’.

Aside from being a comedic actor, this sexiest man played the role of a Marvel superhero, Ant-man. Paul Rudd was also recognized in the Netflix original “Living with Yourself.” He is PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive to date.

Paul Rudd was thrilled to receive the title of PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive. He told People, “My wife was stupefied. I’m hoping now that I’ll finally be invited to some of the sexy dinners with Clooney, B Jordan, and Pitt. Read the full details here. Paul Rudd is a guy that should be on PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive list.

Channing Tatum

It’s no surprise that Channing Tatum was named People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2012. With those piercing blue eyes, chiseled abs, and sexy Southern drawl, it’s hard not to swoon over this hottie. From his memorable roles in Magic Mike, The Vow, and 21 Jump Street to his adorable dance moves on Lip Sync Battle, Tatum continues to prove why he deserves the title of sexiest man alive. 

And let’s not forget about his sweet gesture of writing love letters to his wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, every day during their first year of marriage. So go ahead, ladies (and gents), swoon over the sexy Mr. Tatum – we definitely won’t judge you.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds is the first Canadian to land the title. The actor had come a long way since 2010 when he graced the cover of People magazine for the most coveted title. He was then starring in the movie “Green Lantern.” Reynolds told the magazine before, “The most difficult part is going to be organically working this title into a conversation with random strangers.”

Currently, he confirmed his upcoming movie. A comeback of Deadpool 3, in which he will co-star with fellow sexiest man title holder Hugh Jackman. The latter will return as Wolverine with Reynolds. Reynolds, a family man now with his wife, Blake Lively, and three kids, still holds the hotness he exuded when he first landed the title.

John Legend

As one of the few who landed PEOPLE magazine’s cover of the sexiest man alive, People: John Legend is also the fourth man of color to earn the sexiest man alive for 2019; he was even featured in the magazine cover twice!

In the PEOPLE magazine’s interview, John Legend said, “I was excited, but I was a little scared at the same time because it’s a lot of pressure. Everyone’s going to be picking me apart to see if I’m sexy enough to hold this title.” His golden sexy voice made him one of the sexiest men on this planet.

While this icon is an acclaimed R&B king, he was also the one who popularized “All of Me.” John Legend received the PEOPLE’s magazine sexiest man alive honor just right after releasing his album “A Legendary Christmas Deluxe.”

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth has made a lot of swooning over him with his Marvel character Thor. The sexiest man to ever suit the role of Thor.No doubt he was PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man pick for 2014. We get why Chris Hemsworth is worthy of the sexiest man alive honor.

Wait until you read his hilarious but witty responses to PEOPLE magazine’s interview. He joked that his “bragging rights” for this title wouldn’t have to “change nappies” or do the dishes for a few weeks. He also agreed to read a vacuum manual. With that sexy Aussie accent, super gorg! One of PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest men is alive.

Who Won Sexiest Man 2021?

While the list seems to go on forever, it will still end with the last guy named the sexiest man. Drum rolls, please!

Chris Evans

As dashing as he is wearing his Captain America suit, we assume he’s also as stunning in his plain white tees. This hottie right here just landed the covers of People Magazine for being the ‘Sexiest Man Alive.’ Evans, who is 41 years old and still single, shared that the title “feels like a weird form of humble bragging.”

We knew him as Captain America, but he had been on screen since 2000. He starred in his first TV series, “Opposite Sex.”After he finished his Marvel superhero role in the final movie, “Avengers: Endgame,” in 2019, he appeared in the Netflix movie “Gray Man.” 

Aside from his popularity on TV and on the big screen, his sexiness also comes from him being a real sweetheart. He acknowledged his mom first when People magazine announced he was the “Sexiest Man Alive of 2022.” He also brings her mom as his date to red-carpet premieres.

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Key Takeaway

If you think the sexiest man is not on our list, we hope the ones on our list are also on your list. While PEOPLE magazine’s sexiest man alive list isn’t purely based on looks, all the guys on the list have the wits and character. While so many people would want a place in PEOPLE magazine’s list, we won’t be surprised as it is a special place anyone would wish for.

Updated on November 11, 2022

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