What the sexiest men on the planet looked like from 1985 to 2023. Photo

Every year, the American magazine People chooses the "Sexiest Man Alive". The nomination was launched almost 40 years ago, in 1985.

According to People, the then-editor of the magazine, Jess Cagle, called Mel Gibson "the sexiest man alive." Readers loved the idea, so it became an annual tradition.

Regardless of their background, the magazine chooses the most successful and handsome men who deserve to be on the special People cover. On this occasion, the magazine decided to recall what the sexiest men on the planet looked like over the past 38 years.

2023: Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey was named the Sexiest Man Alive in 2023. "I'm glad it happened at this point in my life. It's nice to be recognized, and it's definitely given my ego a little boost," the 57-year-old actor said.

2022: Chris Evans

Chris Evans was named the Sexiest Man Alive in 2022. "It's hard to do interviews," he said with a laugh, "It feels like bragging.

2021: Paul Rudd

"It's really embarrassing. There are so many men who should have gotten it before me," said Paul Rudd. Despite this, he added: "I'm not going to be modest. I'm going to put it on my business card."

2020: Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan did not hide his joy and said that the women in his family celebrated the title. "This is something they will definitely remember," he added.

2019: John Legend

John Legend didn't just grace the cover, he did it twice! "I was excited, but also a little scared, because it's a big responsibility," he said.

2018: Idris Elba

The Sexiest Man Alive 2018 accepted the award with modesty. "I thought: "This can't be. Really?" he said. "I looked in the mirror and said to myself: "Yes, you look sexy today." It was a pleasant surprise - it definitely boosted my ego."

2017: Blake Shelton

What went through the country star's mind when he first heard the news? "You must have run out of candidates," he joked.

2016: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

After becoming the sexiest man alive, Dwayne Johnson thought: "Wow, I've almost reached the top. I'm not sure what to strive for now."

2015: David Beckham

"I've never felt like an attractive, sexy man," David Beckham said in an interview. The retired soccer star and father of four added that his equally famous wife, Victoria, agreed with the title.

2014: Chris Hemsworth

In an interview, Chris Hemsworth joked that the title would mean he wouldn't have to do the dishes or "change diapers" for a few weeks (his wife Elsa Pataki was unlikely to agree).

2013: Adam Levine

The singer accepted the honor with embarrassment. "It's an iconic thing, but it's also ridiculous," he said. Adam Levine also added that now his friends will laugh at him, but it's worth it.

2012: Channing Tatum

When Channing Tatum found out about the title, he couldn't believe it. His then-wife thought the same thing.

2011: Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper caused quite a stir when he received the award. "I think it's really cool that a guy who doesn't look like a model can have that [title]," he said.

2010: Ryan Reynolds

Ryan Reynolds became the first Canadian to be named the world's sexiest man. "The hardest part will be using this title organically in conversation with random strangers," the actor joked, adding, "It will allow my family to make fun of me for the rest of my life."

2009: Johnny Depp

Twenty-five years after his film debut, Johnny Depp has become a star for fans and actors alike. "I hope I don't faint," said Anne Hathaway during the filming of Alice in Wonderland, meeting Depp on the set.

2008: Hugh Jackman

In 2008, Hugh Jackman was named the sexiest man alive for the first time. His wife Deborra-Lee Furness agreed.

2007: Matt Damon

After years of honorable mentions, Matt Damon was awarded the title in 2007. "You've given an aging dad living in the suburbs the ego boost of a lifetime," said the sexiest (and most humble) man alive.

2006: George Clooney

George Clooney became the second star to win the title of Sexiest Man Alive twice.

2005: Matthew McConaughey

What was Matthew McConaughey's reaction to being named the sexiest man alive? "Wait until you see the roles I get after this title," he said.

2004: Jude Law

"He's the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth," Naomi Watts said of the sexiest man alive in 2004, Jude Law.

2003: Johnny Depp

From the daring captain in Pirates of the Caribbean to the Sexiest Man Alive. "And why shouldn't they be? I'm a pirate after all!" commented Depp.

2002: Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck's first romance with Jennifer Lopez was in full swing when the actor appeared on the cover of People magazine. As his friend, director Kevin Smith, told the magazine: "The word on the street is that he's the perfect man, gorgeous, generous and smart."

2001: Pierce Brosnan

Bond, James Bond, aka Pierce Brosnan, became the sexiest man alive in 2001. But off-screen, the sexy Irishman had only one thing on his mind: his family. Colleague Julianne Margulies said: "When you see a gorgeous man holding hands with his wife and child, there is nothing sexier in the world."

2000: Brad Pitt

The man of the second millennium was none other than Brad Pitt. This was his second cover.

1999: Richard Gere

Richard Gere was 50 years old when he won the title of "Sexiest Man Alive" in 1999.

1998: Harrison Ford

He played a sexy space hero and relic hunter, but he didn't think he deserved the title of sexiest man alive. "I've never felt sexy. I don't have a close relationship with the mirror," Harrison Ford told the magazine.

1997: George Clooney

This was George Clooney's first cover as the sexiest man on the planet.

1996: Denzel Washington

"I don't take myself seriously," admitted Denzel Washington, People's Sexiest Man Alive in 1996. "I don't stop in front of a mirror and say: 'Hello, sexy man,'" he added.

1995: Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt first graced the cover of the issue in 1995.

1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

In 1994 and 1993, People did not choose the sexiest man alive. Instead, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere were featured on the cover as the sexiest couple on the planet.

1992: Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte was featured on the cover of 1992's "Sexiest Man Alive" due to his bad boy appeal.

1991: Patrick Swayze

Thanks to Ghost, Patrick Swayze went from being a bad dancer (in the movie Dirty Dancing) to a major star in Hollywood. As his co-star Demi Moore said, "He has a very sweet, gentle, kind heart."

1990: Tom Cruise

In 1990, Tom Cruise became the "Sexiest Man Alive". However, his specialty was not his smile or his toned figure. "His eyes, their color. His look," said Cruise's colleague Valeria Golino.

1989: Sean Connery

In 1989, at the age of almost 60, Sean Connery was recognized as the sexiest man in the world. His reaction: "This time I'm speechless. It's all going to go uphill from here!" he said.

1988: John F. Kennedy Jr.

One of the most attractive bachelors in New York City, John F. Kennedy Jr. had a reputation as a party animal. The 27-year-old law student was recognized as the sexiest man in the world in 1988.

1987: Harry Hamlin

Harry Hamlin was a very modest sexiest man on the planet. "Of course, when I look in the mirror, I'm not very attracted to it," he told the magazine.

1986: Mark Harmon

Marc Harmon was a real 80s style guy. Nevertheless, he became the second sexiest man in history.

1985: Mel Gibson

In 1985, Mel Gibson became the first sexiest man alive. But the actor was worried about his popularity, so he said at the time: "It's all happening too fast."

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