Nail It or Fail It? People’s 2024 “Sexiest Man Alive” Picks Stir Controversy

People Magazine just dropped its annual list of the Most Attractive Men Alive, and the internet has thoughts. While some picks are undisputed heartthrobs, others are raising eyebrows. Social media is buzzing with debates over whether beauty really is in the eye of the beholder — or if People got it very wrong this year.

Let’s take a glimpse of the sexiest men alive of previous years.

• The most attractive guy of 2020.

Michael B. Jordan

• The most attractive guy of 2021.

Paul Rudd

• The most attractive guy of 2022.

Chris Evans

• The most attractive guy of 2023.

Patrick Dempsey

The most attractive guys of 2024.

Beloved actor and director John Krasinski has been crowned as the most attractive man alive in 2024. Best known for his role as Jim Halpert on The Office and his directorial success with A Quiet Place, Krasinski has long been admired for his charm, wit, and down-to-earth personality.

“That’s not how I wake up usually, thinking, ’Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’” Krasinski joked to PEOPLE in his 2024 cover story. When reminded that his wife, actress Emily Blunt, promised to wallpaper their house with his cover if he ever won, he quipped that it was a “binding contract;” luckily, we don’t think she’ll mind after seeing these photos.

Fans are thrilled to see Krasinski receive this recognition, citing his talent, humility, and philanthropic efforts as qualities that make him truly stand out.

People in comments divided in their opinions. While some have been skeptical, “Just walk the streets. There are many sexy men that could be on the cover of ‘People’ magazine. This guy is good looking but really???”

Others were really supportive, “People, you nailed it! John is exactly what it means to be the sexiest man alive. He’s the ultimate family man who also happens to be an amazing actor, producer and director. He’s married to the most beautiful and amazing woman and together they have created the absolute dream come true life. He’s humble, funny, caring and loves his family more than anything. Who could top that? Well done!”

In a surprising twist, music producer and songwriter Benny Blanco was also named among this year’s most attractive men. Known for his behind-the-scenes work crafting hits for top artists, Blanco’s unconventional style and enigmatic persona have made him a controversial choice for the title.

An unexpected pick for the Sexiest Man Alive 2024 was none other than Luke Combs. Here’s what he had to say about the honor, “That’s when I was like, ’Down year, 1990, must’ve been a down year.’ I thought it was the most-cheeseburgers-eaten list, is what I thought it was,” Combs joked. “And then to see this guy on there, I was like, ’Man, times are tough in 1990 for me to be the hottest guy.’”

People love looking at lists like this because they enjoy sharing their opinions. Whether the list is made by experts based on science, or just ordinary people, it doesn’t matter — everyone likes to agree, disagree, or argue about it. These lists spark conversations, and everyone enjoys feeling like their voice counts in the debate. It’s all part of the fun.