All the Sexiest Man Alive Covers

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Julian Ungano

Julian Ungano

PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alivefranchise first started in 1985; according to former editor Jess Cagle, the story goes that one editor declared then rising starMel Gibson"the sexiest man alive" in a meeting, and it just grew from there.Regardless of the origins, the honor has put the spotlight on some very handsome, talented and charitable men through the years.Here, take a look back on the iconic covers through the years, from Gibson on the very first to themost recent featuring John Krasinski.

PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alivefranchise first started in 1985; according to former editor Jess Cagle, the story goes that one editor declared then rising starMel Gibson"the sexiest man alive" in a meeting, and it just grew from there.

Regardless of the origins, the honor has put the spotlight on some very handsome, talented and charitable men through the years.

Here, take a look back on the iconic covers through the years, from Gibson on the very first to themost recent featuring John Krasinski.

01of 392024: John KrasinskiJulian Ungano"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.And reminded that wife Emily Blunt promised to wallpaper their house with his cover if he ever won, he joked that it was a “binding contract;” luckily, we don’t think she’ll mind after seeing these photos.

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2024: John Krasinski

“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.

And reminded that wife Emily Blunt promised to wallpaper their house with his cover if he ever won, he joked that it was a “binding contract;” luckily, we don’t think she’ll mind after seeing these photos.

02of 392023: Patrick DempseyPatrick Dempsey.Carter SmithPatrick Dempseywasnamed PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive, and said that at 57, “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.”Joking that “I’ve always been the bridesmaid,” theFerraristar also shared his hopes that the title will draw attention tothe Dempsey Center, which he founded in honor of his late mom to support cancer patients and their loved ones.

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2023: Patrick Dempsey

Patrick Dempsey.Carter Smith

Carter Smith

Patrick Dempseywasnamed PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive, and said that at 57, “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.”

Joking that “I’ve always been the bridesmaid,” theFerraristar also shared his hopes that the title will draw attention tothe Dempsey Center, which he founded in honor of his late mom to support cancer patients and their loved ones.

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2022: Chris Evans

Michael Schwartz

Like many who went before him,Chris Evanstookhis 2022 Sexiest Man Alive titlewith a side of humility.

“This whole thing is tough to be interviewed about,” he said with a laugh. “It feels like a weird form of humble bragging.“The Gray Manstar was also bracing for some good-natured ribbing from his close friends.

“Really this will just be a point of bullying,” he jokes. “It’s ripe for harassment.”

04of 392021: Paul RuddAlexei Hay"I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I’d be picked for this, they would say, ‘What?'“Paul Ruddtold PEOPLEin his 2021 Sexiest Man Alive cover story. “This is not false humility. There are so many people that should get this before me.” Despite that, he said, “I mean I’m going to lean into it hard. I’m going to own this. I’m not going to try to be like ‘Oh, I’m so modest.’ I’m getting business cards made. But all of my friends will destroy me and I expect them to. And that’s why they’re my friends.”

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2021: Paul Rudd

Alexei Hay

“I do have an awareness, enough to know that when people hear that I’d be picked for this, they would say, ‘What?'“Paul Ruddtold PEOPLEin his 2021 Sexiest Man Alive cover story. “This is not false humility. There are so many people that should get this before me.” Despite that, he said, “I mean I’m going to lean into it hard. I’m going to own this. I’m not going to try to be like ‘Oh, I’m so modest.’ I’m getting business cards made. But all of my friends will destroy me and I expect them to. And that’s why they’re my friends.”

05of 392020: Michael B. JordanJoshua KissiThat smile! Those arms! His activism! As ifthere weren’t enough reasons to love theCreedstar(and certified mama’s boy)Michael B. Jordan,he saidhe was most excited for the women in his family to celebrate his Sexiest Man Alive title: “This is one that they’re definitely going to have a special place for.”

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2020: Michael B. Jordan

Joshua Kissi

That smile! Those arms! His activism! As ifthere weren’t enough reasons to love theCreedstar(and certified mama’s boy)Michael B. Jordan,he saidhe was most excited for the women in his family to celebrate his Sexiest Man Alive title: “This is one that they’re definitely going to have a special place for.”

06of 392019: John LegendJohn Legend.Doug InglishThe Sexiest Man Alive so nice, they gave him a cover — twice! “I was excited, but I was a little scared at the same time because it’s a lot of pressure,“John Legendhe told PEOPLE of adding “Sexiest Man Alive” to his long list of awards(he’s one of 15 people to EGOT). “Everyone’s going to be picking me apart to see if I’m sexy enough to hold this title!”

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2019: John Legend

John Legend.Doug Inglish

The Sexiest Man Alive so nice, they gave him a cover — twice! “I was excited, but I was a little scared at the same time because it’s a lot of pressure,“John Legendhe told PEOPLE of adding “Sexiest Man Alive” to his long list of awards(he’s one of 15 people to EGOT). “Everyone’s going to be picking me apart to see if I’m sexy enough to hold this title!”

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2018: Idris Elba

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08of 392017: Blake SheltonBlake Shelton’s 2017 cover.What went through the country star’s mind when he first heard the news? “That y’all must be running out of people,” he joked to PEOPLE. “Like, Wow, we’re down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical.” All kidding aside,Blake Sheltoncredits his now-wife,Gwen Stefani, for convincing him to embrace the crown. “She goes, ‘Listen to me, you’re going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don’t take this gift and just live in the moment,'” Shelton said of his duet partner.

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2017: Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton’s 2017 cover.

What went through the country star’s mind when he first heard the news? “That y’all must be running out of people,” he joked to PEOPLE. “Like, Wow, we’re down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical.” All kidding aside,Blake Sheltoncredits his now-wife,Gwen Stefani, for convincing him to embrace the crown. “She goes, ‘Listen to me, you’re going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don’t take this gift and just live in the moment,'” Shelton said of his duet partner.

09of 392016: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ JohnsonAs a teen growing up in Hawaii, “I was doing a lot of things that I shouldn’t have,“Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson told PEOPLE. “I was getting arrested multiple times, but at the same time, always very respectful to my teachers and elders. I was unsure of who I was and who I wanted to be.” Now, as Sexiest Man Alive, “I thought, ‘Wow, we’ve pretty much reached the pinnacle.’ I’m not quite too sure where we go from here. I’ve done it all, this is it.”

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2016: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

As a teen growing up in Hawaii, “I was doing a lot of things that I shouldn’t have,“Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson told PEOPLE. “I was getting arrested multiple times, but at the same time, always very respectful to my teachers and elders. I was unsure of who I was and who I wanted to be.” Now, as Sexiest Man Alive, “I thought, ‘Wow, we’ve pretty much reached the pinnacle.’ I’m not quite too sure where we go from here. I’ve done it all, this is it.”

10of 392015: David Beckham"I never feel that I’m an attractive, sexy person,“David Beckhamdemurred in his cover interview. As if! The retired soccer star and father of four (oldest Brooklyn joked that it should’ve been him as Sexiest Man Alive, not Dad) said his equally famous wife Victoria seemingly did agree with the title, though. “I would hope that she feels this way about me all the time anyway!” he said with a shy smile. “But she said, ‘Congratulations!'”

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2015: David Beckham

“I never feel that I’m an attractive, sexy person,“David Beckhamdemurred in his cover interview. As if! The retired soccer star and father of four (oldest Brooklyn joked that it should’ve been him as Sexiest Man Alive, not Dad) said his equally famous wife Victoria seemingly did agree with the title, though. “I would hope that she feels this way about me all the time anyway!” he said with a shy smile. “But she said, ‘Congratulations!'”

11of 392014: Chris HemsworthLet’s be honest: You didn’t even have to readChris Hemsworth’s cover story to know he was the perfect pick for Sexiest Man Alive. Not that the interviewwasn’t great, especially when he joked that the “bragging rights” would mean he wouldn’t have to do the dishes or “change nappies” for a few weeks (we bet wife Elsa Pataky disagrees). Also, we made him read a vacuum manual — and thanks to that Aussie accent, it was amazing.

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2014: Chris Hemsworth

Let’s be honest: You didn’t even have to readChris Hemsworth’s cover story to know he was the perfect pick for Sexiest Man Alive. Not that the interviewwasn’t great, especially when he joked that the “bragging rights” would mean he wouldn’t have to do the dishes or “change nappies” for a few weeks (we bet wife Elsa Pataky disagrees). Also, we made him read a vacuum manual — and thanks to that Aussie accent, it was amazing.

12of 392013: Adam LevineBefore hegot married, and starred in his first feature film,Adam Levinewas named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive — an honor he took with a grain of salt. “You feel like you owe it to be kind of self-deprecating about it because it is an iconic thing, but also silly,” he said. “It’s going to hit me when I’m constantly the butt of every joke every friend and family member makes for the next 20 years of my life, but I’m ready to handle it.”

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2013: Adam Levine

Before hegot married, and starred in his first feature film,Adam Levinewas named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive — an honor he took with a grain of salt. “You feel like you owe it to be kind of self-deprecating about it because it is an iconic thing, but also silly,” he said. “It’s going to hit me when I’m constantly the butt of every joke every friend and family member makes for the next 20 years of my life, but I’m ready to handle it.”

13of 392012: Channing TatumIt was a big year forChanning Tatum: He made ladies swoon inMagic Mike,The Vowand21 Jump Street, and was preparing for fatherhood, too. So when he got the call from PEOPLE, “My first thought was, ‘Y’all are messing with me,'” he said. His then-wife thought the same; after he told her, as they were bathing their dogs, “She was like, ‘What?'” he recalled.

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2012: Channing Tatum

It was a big year forChanning Tatum: He made ladies swoon inMagic Mike,The Vowand21 Jump Street, and was preparing for fatherhood, too. So when he got the call from PEOPLE, “My first thought was, ‘Y’all are messing with me,'” he said. His then-wife thought the same; after he told her, as they were bathing their dogs, “She was like, ‘What?'” he recalled.

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2011: Bradley Cooper

15of 392010: Ryan ReynoldsSexy and self-deprecating,Ryan Reynoldsbecame the first Canadian to be named Sexiest Man Alive. “The most difficult part is going to be organically working this title into a conversation with random strangers,” the actor joked, adding, “This gives my family entrée into teasing me for the rest of my life.”

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2010: Ryan Reynolds

Sexy and self-deprecating,Ryan Reynoldsbecame the first Canadian to be named Sexiest Man Alive. “The most difficult part is going to be organically working this title into a conversation with random strangers,” the actor joked, adding, “This gives my family entrée into teasing me for the rest of my life.”

16of 392009: Johnny DeppTwenty-five years after making his film debut,Johnny Deppwas a hit with fans and co-stars alike. “I hope I don’t faint,” Anne Hathaway gushed about the challenges of costarring with the two-time Sexiest Man Alive in 2010’sAlice in Wonderland. “It might be my hardest role to date — to keep my cool.”

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2009: Johnny Depp

Twenty-five years after making his film debut,Johnny Deppwas a hit with fans and co-stars alike. “I hope I don’t faint,” Anne Hathaway gushed about the challenges of costarring with the two-time Sexiest Man Alive in 2010’sAlice in Wonderland. “It might be my hardest role to date — to keep my cool.”

17of 392008: Hugh JackmanThe accent! The charm! And oh, that chest!Hugh Jackmanwas named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for the first time in 2008 — and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness agrees, calling his physique “the Body of Doom — but I like what’s inside.”

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2008: Hugh Jackman

The accent! The charm! And oh, that chest!Hugh Jackmanwas named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive for the first time in 2008 — and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness agrees, calling his physique “the Body of Doom — but I like what’s inside.”

18of 392007: Matt DamonAfter years of honorable mentions,Matt Damon— fresh off his hit,The Bourne Ultimatum— won the honor. “You’ve given an aging suburban dad the ego-boost of a lifetime,” the Sexiest (and Humblest!) Man Alive said.

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2007: Matt Damon

After years of honorable mentions,Matt Damon— fresh off his hit,The Bourne Ultimatum— won the honor. “You’ve given an aging suburban dad the ego-boost of a lifetime,” the Sexiest (and Humblest!) Man Alive said.

19of 392006: George ClooneyGeorge Clooneybecame the second celebrity to nab the honor of being PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive twice. Still, he admitted to PEOPLE, “I don’t go on that many dates.”

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2006: George Clooney

George Clooneybecame the second celebrity to nab the honor of being PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive twice. Still, he admitted to PEOPLE, “I don’t go on that many dates.”

20of 392005: Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaughey’s reaction to being named Sexiest Man Alive? “Wait until you see the roles I could take after this,” he joked to PEOPLE. “You’re going to see my gut hanging over, plus 22 [lbs.] It’ll be a whole new kind of sexy!”

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2005: Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey’s reaction to being named Sexiest Man Alive? “Wait until you see the roles I could take after this,” he joked to PEOPLE. “You’re going to see my gut hanging over, plus 22 [lbs.] It’ll be a whole new kind of sexy!”

21of 392004: Jude Law"He’s the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth — an absolutely perfect oil painting,” said Naomi Watts of 2004’s Sexiest Man Alive,Jude Law.

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2004: Jude Law

“He’s the most beautiful man who ever walked the earth — an absolutely perfect oil painting,” said Naomi Watts of 2004’s Sexiest Man Alive,Jude Law.

22of 392003: Johnny DeppFrom a rakish sea dog inPirates of the Caribbeanto Sexiest Man Alive to family man: It was all in a day’s work for 2003’s honoree,Johnny Depp, who said, “Life’s pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be? I’m a pirate, after all!”

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2003: Johnny Depp

From a rakish sea dog inPirates of the Caribbeanto Sexiest Man Alive to family man: It was all in a day’s work for 2003’s honoree,Johnny Depp, who said, “Life’s pretty good, and why wouldn’t it be? I’m a pirate, after all!”

23of 392002: Ben AffleckBen Affleck’s first romance withJennifer Lopezwas in full swing when the actor landed on the cover of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. Why all the hoopla? As friend director Kevin Smith told PEOPLE, “Chicks gravitate to him. The word on the street is that he’s the ideal man, chatty, gorgeous, generous and intelligent.”

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2002: Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck’s first romance withJennifer Lopezwas in full swing when the actor landed on the cover of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. Why all the hoopla? As friend director Kevin Smith told PEOPLE, “Chicks gravitate to him. The word on the street is that he’s the ideal man, chatty, gorgeous, generous and intelligent.”

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2001: Pierce Brosnan

25of 392000: Brad PittThe man of the millennium was none other thanBrad Pitt, who earned his second Sexiest Man Alive cover. Then, he was a newlywed, devoted to wife Jennifer Aniston. “It was obvious they were madly in love,” a crew member from Pitt’s film,Snatch,told PEOPLE.

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2000: Brad Pitt

The man of the millennium was none other thanBrad Pitt, who earned his second Sexiest Man Alive cover. Then, he was a newlywed, devoted to wife Jennifer Aniston. “It was obvious they were madly in love,” a crew member from Pitt’s film,Snatch,told PEOPLE.

26of 391999: Richard GereRichard Gerewas 50 when he was honored with the Sexiest Man Alive mantle in 1999 — and his ex-girlfriends were more than happy to come out of the woodwork to crow about why he’s so hot. Said designer Diane Von Furstenberg, “He walked like a biker, and that attracted me. I knew I was going to get my hands on him. I seduced him.”

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1999: Richard Gere

Richard Gerewas 50 when he was honored with the Sexiest Man Alive mantle in 1999 — and his ex-girlfriends were more than happy to come out of the woodwork to crow about why he’s so hot. Said designer Diane Von Furstenberg, “He walked like a biker, and that attracted me. I knew I was going to get my hands on him. I seduced him.”

27of 391998: Harrison FordHe’s played a sexy space hero (in theStar Warsfranchise) and sexy action heroes (Indiana Jones,anyone?), butHarrison Forddidn’t think he was all that when he was named the Sexiest Man Alive in 1998. “Why this sudden outpouring for geezers?” Ford, then 56, asked PEOPLE. “I never feel sexy. I have a distant relationship with the mirror.”

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1998: Harrison Ford

He’s played a sexy space hero (in theStar Warsfranchise) and sexy action heroes (Indiana Jones,anyone?), butHarrison Forddidn’t think he was all that when he was named the Sexiest Man Alive in 1998. “Why this sudden outpouring for geezers?” Ford, then 56, asked PEOPLE. “I never feel sexy. I have a distant relationship with the mirror.”

28of 391997: George ClooneyIn his first Sexiest Man Alive cover,George Clooney’s pals gushed about not only his looks, but also about his loyalty. “The rap on George is that he’s this rake, this guy’s guy,” hisERcostar Laura Innes told PEOPLE. “That’s true, but he is also a dear, loyal friend who would do anything for you. It’s almost like being a family member.”

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1997: George Clooney

In his first Sexiest Man Alive cover,George Clooney’s pals gushed about not only his looks, but also about his loyalty. “The rap on George is that he’s this rake, this guy’s guy,” hisERcostar Laura Innes told PEOPLE. “That’s true, but he is also a dear, loyal friend who would do anything for you. It’s almost like being a family member.”

29of 391996: Denzel Washington"I don’t take myself too seriously,” PEOPLE’s 1996 Sexiest Man Alive,Denzel Washington, admitted. “I don’t stop in the mirror and go, ‘Hey, Sexy Man.'” Maybe because he’s not just another pretty face: AsCourage Under Firecostar Regina Taylor said, “He has wit, style and intelligence.”

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1996: Denzel Washington

“I don’t take myself too seriously,” PEOPLE’s 1996 Sexiest Man Alive,Denzel Washington, admitted. “I don’t stop in the mirror and go, ‘Hey, Sexy Man.'” Maybe because he’s not just another pretty face: AsCourage Under Firecostar Regina Taylor said, “He has wit, style and intelligence.”

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1995: Brad Pitt

31of 391993: Richard Gere and Cindy CrawfordPEOPLE didn’t name a Sexiest Man Alive in 1994 — or in 1993. Instead,Cindy CrawfordandRichard Gerelanded on the cover as the SexiestCoupleAlive. In spite of their careers as supermodel and superstar, the twosome (who split a year later) were a laid-back duo. “Richard loves me without my makeup and in my ponytail,’’ Crawford said. ‘‘So, hey, if it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for me.’’

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1993: Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford

PEOPLE didn’t name a Sexiest Man Alive in 1994 — or in 1993. Instead,Cindy CrawfordandRichard Gerelanded on the cover as the SexiestCoupleAlive. In spite of their careers as supermodel and superstar, the twosome (who split a year later) were a laid-back duo. “Richard loves me without my makeup and in my ponytail,’’ Crawford said. ‘‘So, hey, if it’s good enough for him, it’s good enough for me.’’

32of 391992: Nick NolteNick Nolte, the rugged star ofLorenzo’s OilandThe Prince of Tideslanded on the cover of 1992’s Sexiest Man Alive because of his bad-boy appeal, then described as a “big-lug Adonis with the heart of gold.”

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1992: Nick Nolte

Nick Nolte, the rugged star ofLorenzo’s OilandThe Prince of Tideslanded on the cover of 1992’s Sexiest Man Alive because of his bad-boy appeal, then described as a “big-lug Adonis with the heart of gold.”

33of 391991: Patrick SwayzeThanks toGhost,Patrick Swayzewent from bad boy dancer (inDirty Dancing) to Hollywood leading man. As his costar,Demi Moore, said, “He has a very sweet, gentle, kind heart, and those southern manners. But he’s also got a very rugged, animalistic physique.”

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1991: Patrick Swayze

Thanks toGhost,Patrick Swayzewent from bad boy dancer (inDirty Dancing) to Hollywood leading man. As his costar,Demi Moore, said, “He has a very sweet, gentle, kind heart, and those southern manners. But he’s also got a very rugged, animalistic physique.”

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1990: Tom Cruise

35of 391989: Sean ConneryWho said younger is better? In 1989, when he was almost 60,Sean Connerywas named the Sexiest Man Alive. His reaction? “For once, I’m speechless. It’ll all be downhill from here!’’

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1989: Sean Connery

Who said younger is better? In 1989, when he was almost 60,Sean Connerywas named the Sexiest Man Alive. His reaction? “For once, I’m speechless. It’ll all be downhill from here!’’

36of 391988: John F. Kennedy, Jr.One of New York’s most eligible bachelors,John F. Kennedy, Jr.had a reputation for being a bit of a party boy when the law student, then 27, was honored as the Sexiest Man Alive. But according to model Audra Avizienis, who had dated the President’s son, “He has this quiet sadness. There’s something pensive and sad about him.” Tragedy struck again almost 11 years later when Kennedy, his wife Carolyn and his sister-in-law Lauren died in a plane crash near Martha’s Vineyard.

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1988: John F. Kennedy, Jr.

One of New York’s most eligible bachelors,John F. Kennedy, Jr.had a reputation for being a bit of a party boy when the law student, then 27, was honored as the Sexiest Man Alive. But according to model Audra Avizienis, who had dated the President’s son, “He has this quiet sadness. There’s something pensive and sad about him.” Tragedy struck again almost 11 years later when Kennedy, his wife Carolyn and his sister-in-law Lauren died in a plane crash near Martha’s Vineyard.

37of 391987: Harry HamlinBefore he was aDancing with the Starshoofer and Beverly Hills house husband,Harry Hamlinwas a hot-shot attorney on the ’80s dramaL.A. Law— and a very modest Sexiest Man Alive. “Certainly when I look in the mirror, I don’t get turned on,’’ he told PEOPLE. ‘‘It’s not something I spend a lot of time considering.”

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1987: Harry Hamlin

Before he was aDancing with the Starshoofer and Beverly Hills house husband,Harry Hamlinwas a hot-shot attorney on the ’80s dramaL.A. Law— and a very modest Sexiest Man Alive. “Certainly when I look in the mirror, I don’t get turned on,’’ he told PEOPLE. ‘‘It’s not something I spend a lot of time considering.”

38of 391986: Mark HarmonThanks to two megahit shows —St. ElsewhereandMoonlighting—Mark Harmonwas a true ’80s It boy. Still, the second-ever Sexiest Man Alive didn’t get the appeal. “All I see is a bunch of fake teeth and football scars,” he said.

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1986: Mark Harmon

Thanks to two megahit shows —St. ElsewhereandMoonlighting—Mark Harmonwas a true ’80s It boy. Still, the second-ever Sexiest Man Alive didn’t get the appeal. “All I see is a bunch of fake teeth and football scars,” he said.

39of 391985: Mel GibsonBefore the scandals, there was the sexy: In 1985,Mel Gibsonwas the inaugural Sexiest Man Alive, thanks to his rough good looks in the post-apocalypticMad Maxflicks. But Gibson was uneasy with his growing celebrity, saying at the time, “It’s all happening too fast.”

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1985: Mel Gibson

Before the scandals, there was the sexy: In 1985,Mel Gibsonwas the inaugural Sexiest Man Alive, thanks to his rough good looks in the post-apocalypticMad Maxflicks. But Gibson was uneasy with his growing celebrity, saying at the time, “It’s all happening too fast.”

source: people.com