John Krasinski named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive after Benny Blanco’s confusion; Fans are relieved | Hollywood

The Sexiest Man Alive 2024

Krasinski starred in “The Office” before launching the “Quiet Place” franchise and leading the action series “Jack Ryan.” In an interview with the magazine, he joked that he hoped his wife, fellow actress Emily Blunt, would make good on her promise to put the cover up as wallpaper in their home. He takes over the title from last year’s winner Patrick Dempsey.

Krasinski, 45, told People that his immediate reaction to the honor was “actually just instant swoon.” No thoughts.” He added that he thought he might be being pranked.

Confusion about Benny Blanco

Previously, a clipping from the magazine featured a picture of Benny Blanco in his house with the words “Sexiest Man Alive Issue” next to him. This led many to believe that he might win the coveted title this year. The news shocked many online.

Meanwhile, official winner Krasisnki rose to fame playing the lanky, floppy-haired Jim in the US version of the mockumentary The Office and transformed into the clean-cut, muscular action star in the Amazon series Jack Ryan, in which he played the Tom Clancy character previously portrayed by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck on the big screen.

He also co-wrote, directed and starred in “A Quiet Place,” which grew into a three-film franchise, and created the short-lived but wildly popular pandemic-era web series “Some Good News.”

Earlier this year, he debuted IF, his sixth directorial effort, a film about imaginary friends that also starred Blunt.

The couple has two daughters together.

Krasinski told People in its issue, on newsstands Friday, that the honor will likely lead to more than just jokes at home.

“I think it means I have to do more housework,” he joked.

In its 40th year, Mel Gibson was the first Sexiest Man Alive. Other previous honorees include Brad Pitt, George Clooney, John F. Kennedy Jr., David Beckham, Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Rudd and Pierce Brosnan.