President of the Sexiest Man Alive Club: See John Krasinski Hanging Out With 10+ Former Sexiest Men Alive

Mar. 15, 2025

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Mireya Acierto/WireImage

Even before joining their ranks, it turns outJohn Krasinskiwas already extremely Sexiest Man Alive-adjacent.Now that he’s been crowned this year’sSexiest Man Alive, we looked back at how familiarThe Officealum was with those who’ve been granted the title before. From his years-long friendship with fellow Massachusetts nativesMatt DamonandBen Affleck— both of whom he dined with on the day his new title was announced — to sitting just a table over fromDenzel Washingtonat the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, it turns out Krasinski has brushed shoulders with at least 10 previous winners, making him a keystone member of a very elite fraternity.See his six degrees of Sexiest Man Alive below.

Even before joining their ranks, it turns outJohn Krasinskiwas already extremely Sexiest Man Alive-adjacent.

Now that he’s been crowned this year’sSexiest Man Alive, we looked back at how familiarThe Officealum was with those who’ve been granted the title before. From his years-long friendship with fellow Massachusetts nativesMatt DamonandBen Affleck— both of whom he dined with on the day his new title was announced — to sitting just a table over fromDenzel Washingtonat the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, it turns out Krasinski has brushed shoulders with at least 10 previous winners, making him a keystone member of a very elite fraternity.

See his six degrees of Sexiest Man Alive below.

01of 11George ClooneyGeorge Clooney and John Krasinski in 2024.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicTwo years in a row, Krasinski and his wife,Emily Blunt, have shown their support for two-time Sexiest Man AliveGeorge Clooneyand his wifeAmal Clooneyat the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Albie Awards in New York City.As it turns out, they go way back: Clooney directed and costarred with Krasinski inthe 2008 filmLeatherheadsand in 2010, theTom Clancy’s Jack Ryanactor wed Blunt at Clooney’s Lake Como estate.

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George Clooney

George Clooney and John Krasinski in 2024.Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Taylor Hill/FilmMagic

Two years in a row, Krasinski and his wife,Emily Blunt, have shown their support for two-time Sexiest Man AliveGeorge Clooneyand his wifeAmal Clooneyat the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s Albie Awards in New York City.

As it turns out, they go way back: Clooney directed and costarred with Krasinski inthe 2008 filmLeatherheadsand in 2010, theTom Clancy’s Jack Ryanactor wed Blunt at Clooney’s Lake Como estate.

02of 11Matt DamonMatt Damon and John Krasinski in 2012.Michael Tran/FilmMagicNot only is Krasinski longtime pals with fellow Bostonian and 2007’s Sexiest Man AliveMatt Damon, the two have even been neighbors!“We’re like some weird commune,“Blunt said of their Brooklyn apartment building in 2023.“Like, I don’t ever see Matt Damon not in his slippers anymore, you know. He’s just always in his slippers. I haven’t seen him in regular shoes in a long time.“Krasinskiwas all too happy to photobomb reunions between Blunt, Damon and theirOppenheimercostarsin summer 2023.

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Matt Damon

Matt Damon and John Krasinski in 2012.Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Michael Tran/FilmMagic

Not only is Krasinski longtime pals with fellow Bostonian and 2007’s Sexiest Man AliveMatt Damon, the two have even been neighbors!

“We’re like some weird commune,“Blunt said of their Brooklyn apartment building in 2023.“Like, I don’t ever see Matt Damon not in his slippers anymore, you know. He’s just always in his slippers. I haven’t seen him in regular shoes in a long time.”

Krasinskiwas all too happy to photobomb reunions between Blunt, Damon and theirOppenheimercostarsin summer 2023.

03of 11Ben AffleckJohn Krasinski and Ben Affleck in 2013.Jennifer Graylock/FilmMagicSpeaking of Boston! Krasinski and 2002’s Sexiest Man Alive (and noted Boston superfan)Ben Affleckbrought it in for a hug at the 2013 SAG Awards.

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Ben Affleck

John Krasinski and Ben Affleck in 2013.Jennifer Graylock/FilmMagic

Jennifer Graylock/FilmMagic

Speaking of Boston! Krasinski and 2002’s Sexiest Man Alive (and noted Boston superfan)Ben Affleckbrought it in for a hug at the 2013 SAG Awards.

04of 11Bradley CooperJohn Krasinski and Bradley Cooper in 2024.Kevin Winter/GettyAt the 2024 Oscars, Krasinski and 2011’s Sexiest Man AliveBradley Coopershared a good laugh during the ceremony.

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Bradley Cooper

John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper in 2024.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

At the 2024 Oscars, Krasinski and 2011’s Sexiest Man AliveBradley Coopershared a good laugh during the ceremony.

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Ryan Reynolds, Matt Damon & Bradley Cooper

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The New York City premiere ofIFin 2024 was not only a gathering of the film’s star-studded cast, it turned out to be a reunion of multiple Sexiest Men Alive from the past — and future: 2011’s Cooper, 2010’sRyan Reynolds, 2007’s Damon and our newly minted Sexiest Man Alive who directed and wrote the film. (And the connections didn’t start there: Clooney and 1995 and 2006’s Brad Pitt also make voice appearances in the film!)

06of 11Ryan ReynoldsJohn Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds.Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesReynolds (seen with Krasinski on theIFset in 2022) starred in the 2024 film — and perhaps gave his director some posing pointers should he ever get the Sexiest Man Alive title in the future.

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Ryan Reynolds

John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds.Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

Reynolds (seen with Krasinski on theIFset in 2022) starred in the 2024 film — and perhaps gave his director some posing pointers should he ever get the Sexiest Man Alive title in the future.

07of 11Idris ElbaIdris Elba and John Krasinski.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyDuring season 5 ofThe Office, on which Krasinski starred as Jim Halpert, 2018’s Sexiest Man AliveIdris Elbahad a guest arc on the series, playing Charles Miner for several episodes.

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Idris Elba

Idris Elba and John Krasinski.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

During season 5 ofThe Office, on which Krasinski starred as Jim Halpert, 2018’s Sexiest Man AliveIdris Elbahad a guest arc on the series, playing Charles Miner for several episodes.

08of 11David BeckhamJohn Krasinski, Jason Bateman and David Beckham.Noel Vasquez/GettyBack in 2008, Krasinski caught a basketball game withJason Batemanand future Sexiest Man AliveDavid Beckham, who took home the title in 2015.

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David Beckham

John Krasinski, Jason Bateman and David Beckham.Noel Vasquez/Getty

Noel Vasquez/Getty

Back in 2008, Krasinski caught a basketball game withJason Batemanand future Sexiest Man AliveDavid Beckham, who took home the title in 2015.

09of 11Chris Hemsworth & Chris EvansJohn Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans.Christopher Polk/GettyA year afterChris Hemsworthwas crowned Sexiest Man Alive in 2014, he joked around at the the Critics' Choice Movie Awards with two future titleholders: Krasinski and Chris Evans.

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Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans

John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans.Christopher Polk/Getty

Christopher Polk/Getty

A year afterChris Hemsworthwas crowned Sexiest Man Alive in 2014, he joked around at the the Critics' Choice Movie Awards with two future titleholders: Krasinski and Chris Evans.

10of 11Denzel WashingtonJohn Krasinksi and Denzel Washington at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.Richard Heathcote/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyWhere’s Waldo, Sexiest Man Alive edition. When 1996’s Sexiest Man AliveDenzel Washingtontook his seat (top left) at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards he wouldn’t have known he was sitting just feet away from the 2024 title holder (middle back).

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Denzel Washington

John Krasinksi and Denzel Washington at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.Richard Heathcote/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Richard Heathcote/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty

Where’s Waldo, Sexiest Man Alive edition. When 1996’s Sexiest Man AliveDenzel Washingtontook his seat (top left) at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards he wouldn’t have known he was sitting just feet away from the 2024 title holder (middle back).

11of 11Brad PittBrad Pitt and John Krasinski in 2016.Larry Busacca/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)In 2016, Krasinski had a chat with two-time winnerBrad Pittat the Golden Globe Awards.

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Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and John Krasinski in 2016.Larry Busacca/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

Larry Busacca/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

In 2016, Krasinski had a chat with two-time winnerBrad Pittat the Golden Globe Awards.

source: people.com