John Krasinski reacts to being named Sexiest Man Alive 2024.

John Krasinski has admitted he thought he was being “screwed” when he found out his name had been mentioned People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024.

The publication crowns a celebrity who makes hearts beat faster every year. Previous winners include heartthrobs such as Brad Pitt, George Clooney and John Legend. And this year The office Star Krasinski took the title, replacing 2023 winner Patrick Dempsey.

Reacting to his win in a video interview with PeopleKrasinski admitted that it was a bit unexpected.

“Just an instant blackout, so the brain actually just shut down,” he said Jack Ryan Star. “No thoughts. Except I might get screwed.”

“After that it was just a false reality. So I don’t usually wake up thinking, ‘Is this the day I’m going to be asked to be the Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet, that was the day you really raised the bar for me.

Krasinski, 45, said his actress wife Emily Blunt was “very excited” that he had been chosen for the honor.

“There was a lot of joy involved,” he said. “But I do think it will mean I have to do more housework, but to be honest I’m willing to accept the disadvantages with the advantages. I think after the cover comes out she’ll be like, ‘Okay, that is.’ You will really deserve it here at home.’”

He also joked that the decision would confuse his brothers and would likely be a big topic of conversation at Thanksgiving. He joked that they would probably be “wondering how this is possible” for years.

Newsweek has emailed representatives for Krasinski and Blunt for comment.

The reaction from fans was mixed afterwards People announced the 2024 winner.

After the publication shared the news on Instagram, some fans posted messages in the comments section saying Krasinski was a good choice. “Yassssssss,” one said, dropping a series of fire emojis.

“Sexuality!” commented another. “Funny is very sexy,” another fan agreed. Someone else remarked: “John Krasinski is very sexy. Good choice.” People!!”

But others mentioned the names of the stars they would have liked to win with Top Gun: Maverick Actor Glen Powell comes up often. “Why isn’t it Glen Powell…” someone posted, while another person asked: “WHEN DOES GLEN POWELL EXIST?!”

Krasinski is known for his role as Jim Halpert The office from 2005 to 2013 and played as Jack Ryan in the Amazon Prime series. He and Blunt have been married since 2010 and have two daughters together – Hazel, 10, and eight-year-old Violet.