People magazine’s selection for the Sexiest Man Alive was announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Tuesday. Amidst a flurry of responses, a familiar Hollywood figure was honored for the first time, although the initial guessing game with the audience did not go smoothly, as Kimmel himself dubbed it particularly unsuccessful.
The reveal, after a series of vague hints by Kimmel, turned out to be the veteran actor Patrick Dempsey. Following the revelation, Dempsey joined Kimmel and discussed the long-awaited recognition. He expressed contentment and gratitude for being chosen, despite not knowing why it took so long.
Kimmel highlighted Dempsey’s near misses with the title, referencing his appearance on the magazine’s cover in minor spots alongside the chosen Sexiest Man Alive for those years, once during George Clooney’s reign and another time with Matt Damon as the lead image.
At 57, Dempsey shared his regimen of fasting and working out to get ready for the magazine’s photo shoot, which he found quite strange, especially due to the hush-hush nature of the proceedings.
Dempsey, well-known for his role on “Grey’s Anatomy” and his passion for car racing, is looking forward to the premiere of two of his films this year. The releases include the horror flick “Thanksgiving” and the biopic “Ferrari,” which he regards as his most cherished film project to date.
The public took to social media to share their reactions; many were thrilled to see Dempsey finally claim the title after numerous near misses and a successful career in the spotlight. On the other hand, some suggested that the accolade was overdue by a decade or so, while others had hoped for a different face, with names like Pedro Pascal, Jason Kelce, and Oscar Isaac popping up frequently among commenters.
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