People Magazine has named John Krasinski, star of A Quiet Place and The Office, as their 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, but reactions to the announcement have been a mixed bag. Known for his charming role as Jim Halpert on NBC’s The Office, Krasinski, 45, has long been a fan favorite, but not everyone is thrilled with People’s choice.
Speaking to People about his new title, Krasinski shared his wife Emily Blunt’s enthusiastic response to the news. “She was very excited. There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her,” he revealed. Krasinski, however, had a more stunned reaction. “I immediately blacked out. I had zero thoughts,” he joked. “That’s not how I wake up thinking, ‘Is this the day I’ll be named Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet, here we are. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”
Krasinski has been married to Devil Wears Prada star Emily Blunt since 2010, and the couple lives in Brooklyn with their two daughters, Hazel, 10, and Violet, 8. As a family man and a beloved actor, Krasinski certainly checks many of the boxes, but that hasn’t stopped the online debate from heating up.
While some fans are thrilled, with one social media user exclaiming, “Whoa, Jim from The Office is officially top tier,” others aren’t quite convinced. “Mistake was made,” one critic wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another chimed in, “They really will call any mid white man the Sexiest Man Alive.”
Instagram users were similarly divided, with some fans suggesting other contenders for the title. Glen Powell, star of Twisters, was a popular alternative in the online debate. One user humorously posted, “Glen Powell, you’ve had the busiest and sluttiest years of all time, you are the people’s Sexiest Man Alive.” Another added, “You’re not gonna sit here and tell me Glen Powell didn’t solidify his spot as the sexiest man alive after wearing a white t-shirt and cowboy hat in the pouring rain.”
Despite the controversy, Krasinski’s win adds a new layer to his multifaceted career, which spans acting, directing, and producing. Known for transitioning from comedy to action-packed films like Jack Ryan and A Quiet Place, Krasinski has earned respect across Hollywood. Even though his Sexiest Man Alive title sparked varied reactions, there’s no doubt he remains a well-loved figure.
Whether fans agree or not, Krasinski is officially People’s 2024 pick for Sexiest Man Alive, taking his place among previous winners like Paul Rudd and Chris Evans.
