“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” made a surprise announcement, crowning actor John Krasinski as People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and left Krasinski himself in a state of disbelief.
“Just an immediate blackout, actually. Krasinski, speaking to People magazine, expressed no thoughts in response to the honor. “Other than maybe I’m being punked. I don’t wake up thinking, ‘Is this the day that people will ask me to be the sexiest man alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You have truly exceeded my expectations.”
Known for his roles as the beloved Jim Halpert on the hit TV series “The Office” and the intense former Marine-turned-CIA analyst Jack Ryan, Krasinski, 45, has proven himself to be a versatile and talented actor, writer, and director. But even with his impressive body of work, the news of his “Sexiest Man Alive” title came as a genuine surprise.
Krasinski’s wife, actress Emily Blunt, was “very excited” to hear the news, according to the actor. “There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her,” he shared. Blunt has even joked that she would wallpaper their home with the magazine cover if her husband received the crown.
“Do we have that on camera? Krasinski chuckled, “I believe that’s a legally binding agreement.” “My children will love that; it won’t be weird at all.”
Despite his newfound status as a sex symbol, Krasinski remains grounded and focused on his family life. He and Blunt reside in Brooklyn with their two daughters, Hazel and Violet, and the actor relishes the opportunity to be a devoted husband and father.
“It’s that beautiful thing where when you’re married to someone, you’re constantly learning and changing and evolving,” Krasinski said of his relationship with Blunt. “And I’m so lucky to go through all that with her.”
While Krasinski’s attractive looks and charming personality have certainly contributed to his selection as the 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, it’s his impressive body of work that has truly cemented his status as a Hollywood heavyweight.
After his breakout role on “The Office,” Krasinski co-wrote, directed, and starred in the critically acclaimed thriller “A Quiet Place,” which spawned two successful sequels. He then transitioned to the action genre, playing the titular role in the Amazon Prime series “Jack Ryan,” based on the popular Tom Clancy novels.
This year, Krasinski further solidified his status as a multi-talented filmmaker with the release of “IF,” a fantasy comedy that he wrote, produced, directed, and starred in alongside Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming.
Despite his many accolades, Krasinski remains humble and grounded, acknowledging that his newfound title as Sexiest Man Alive may come with some unexpected changes at home. “I think it’s going to make me do more household chores,” he joked. “After this comes out, she’ll be like, ‘All right, that means you’re going to really earn it here at home.'”
As Krasinski graces the cover of People’s coveted Sexiest Man Alive issue, set to hit newsstands on Friday, fans and colleagues alike are celebrating the well-deserved recognition of a true Hollywood Renaissance man.