People magazine has bestowed the coveted title of “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2023 upon none other than Patrick Dempsey. The 57-year-old star, known for his role in “Grey’s Anatomy,” takes the crown from last year’s champion, Chris Evans.
Dempsey, ever the modest and charming personality, shared his surprise at receiving the honor. He said, “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life. 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.”
He humorously added, “And then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid! I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.”
Patrick Dempsey has been happily married to his wife, Jillian Dempsey, since 1999, and they have three children together. He joked about the reactions within his family, saying, “They’re just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn’t be. Which is good, they keep me young.”
Dempsey’s new title was revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” during a 20 questions segment. He shared, “I’m just happy they made a decision and it was me this year.”
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Reflecting on the process of keeping the winner’s identity a secret, Dempsey mentioned, “You’re not allowed to talk about it at all. You’re not allowed to mention it. Everybody signs these nondisclosures where you’re not allowed to say what they’re doing.”
Patrick Dempsey joins an esteemed list of past “Sexiest Man Alive” honorees, including Chris Evans, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Hemsworth, Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson, Idris Elba, Adam Levine, Richard Gere, Channing Tatum, and David Beckham.
