See PEOPLE's 2024 Men of the Year, Including Pedro Pascal, Andrew Garfield, Manny Jacinto and More

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Pedro Pascal, Andrew Garfield, Manny Jacinto.Photo:Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage; Cliff Watts/Trunk Archive; Johnny Marlow

Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage; Cliff Watts/Trunk Archive; Johnny Marlow

Is it getting hot in here, or is it just PEOPLE’s 2024 Men of the Year?This year, the hype for these men reached a fever pitch. FromManny Jacinto’s breathtaking performance inThe Acolyteto everything aboutPedro Pascal, we’d be remiss to not recognize their contributions to making 2024 as sexy as possible. And don’t forgetAndrew Garfieldbringing everyone to tears withWe Live in Timewhile charmingAmelia Dimoldenbergand the internet onChicken Shop Date.Fall in love all over again with 11 of PEOPLE’s Men of the Year, featuring Pascal, Jacinto, Garfield and more — and see the whole list in ourSexiest Man Alive issue, on stands Friday.

Is it getting hot in here, or is it just PEOPLE’s 2024 Men of the Year?

This year, the hype for these men reached a fever pitch. FromManny Jacinto’s breathtaking performance inThe Acolyteto everything aboutPedro Pascal, we’d be remiss to not recognize their contributions to making 2024 as sexy as possible. And don’t forgetAndrew Garfieldbringing everyone to tears withWe Live in Timewhile charmingAmelia Dimoldenbergand the internet onChicken Shop Date.

Fall in love all over again with 11 of PEOPLE’s Men of the Year, featuring Pascal, Jacinto, Garfield and more — and see the whole list in ourSexiest Man Alive issue, on stands Friday.

01of 11Manny JacintoManny Jacinto.Johnny MarlowThe Good Placealum brought sexy to theStar Warsuniverse with his adept saber skills, toned physique and the air of mystery to his villainous character. Next year, everybody will want to beLindsay Lohanwhen Jacinto plays her onscreen husband inFreakier Friday.

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Manny Jacinto

Manny Jacinto.Johnny Marlow

Johnny Marlow

The Good Placealum brought sexy to theStar Warsuniverse with his adept saber skills, toned physique and the air of mystery to his villainous character. Next year, everybody will want to beLindsay Lohanwhen Jacinto plays her onscreen husband inFreakier Friday.

02of 11Pedro PascalPedro Pascal.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImageOn top of a successful 2024, during which hewon his first SAG Award, Pedro Pascal is one of PEOPLE’s Men of the Year for the second consecutive year. Friends likeSarah Paulson,Kieran CulkinandEbon Moss-Bachrachsang his praises, and he stayed top of mind with films like the upcomingGladiator II(opposite fellow MOTYPaul Mescal).

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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal.Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage

Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/WireImage

On top of a successful 2024, during which hewon his first SAG Award, Pedro Pascal is one of PEOPLE’s Men of the Year for the second consecutive year. Friends likeSarah Paulson,Kieran CulkinandEbon Moss-Bachrachsang his praises, and he stayed top of mind with films like the upcomingGladiator II(opposite fellow MOTYPaul Mescal).

03of 11Andrew GarfieldAndrew Garfield.Cliff WattsAndrew Garfield has come a long way since his Spider-Man days. This year, theTonywinner starred alongsideFlorence Pughin the romantic dramaWe Live in Time.While promoting the movie, he flirted andbantered onChicken Shop Datewith Amelia Dimoldenberg in an interviewthat has garnered 8.9 million views and won the internet’s hearts.

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Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield.Cliff Watts

Cliff Watts

Andrew Garfield has come a long way since his Spider-Man days. This year, theTonywinner starred alongsideFlorence Pughin the romantic dramaWe Live in Time.While promoting the movie, he flirted andbantered onChicken Shop Datewith Amelia Dimoldenberg in an interviewthat has garnered 8.9 million views and won the internet’s hearts.

04of 11Austin ButlerAustin Butler.Alexi LubomirskiAustin Butlerremains booked and busy. TheElvisstar had a supporting role as an antagonist inDune: Part TwooppositeZendayaand fellow Man of the YearTimothée Chalamet. Now, theOscarnominee is in the middle of shooting the crime thrillerCaught Stealing.

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Austin Butler

Austin Butler.Alexi Lubomirski

Alexi Lubomirski

Austin Butlerremains booked and busy. TheElvisstar had a supporting role as an antagonist inDune: Part TwooppositeZendayaand fellow Man of the YearTimothée Chalamet. Now, theOscarnominee is in the middle of shooting the crime thrillerCaught Stealing.

05of 11ShaboozeyShaboozey.Daniel ProkopcykOne of music’s many breakout stars of the year,Shaboozeyhad the country dancing to his hit"A Bar Song (Tipsy),“which has 16 weeks (and counting) at No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100. In addition to a coveted collaboration withBeyoncéon her albumCowboy Carter, Shaboozey received his firstGrammyrecognition, with five nominations at next year’s ceremony.

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Shaboozey

Shaboozey.Daniel Prokopcyk

Daniel Prokopcyk

One of music’s many breakout stars of the year,Shaboozeyhad the country dancing to his hit"A Bar Song (Tipsy),“which has 16 weeks (and counting) at No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100. In addition to a coveted collaboration withBeyoncéon her albumCowboy Carter, Shaboozey received his firstGrammyrecognition, with five nominations at next year’s ceremony.

06of 11Paul MescalPaul Mescal.Tom Jamieson/The New York TimesPaul Mescal’s dreamy eyes and his fiery performance inGladiator IIare more than enough to earn him a spot on the Men of the Year list. His good looks are also coupled with an admirable work ethic: He has three films in the pipeline,The History of Sound,HamnetandMerrily We Roll Along.

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Paul Mescal

Paul Mescal.Tom Jamieson/The New York Times

Tom Jamieson/The New York Times

Paul Mescal’s dreamy eyes and his fiery performance inGladiator IIare more than enough to earn him a spot on the Men of the Year list. His good looks are also coupled with an admirable work ethic: He has three films in the pipeline,The History of Sound,HamnetandMerrily We Roll Along.

07of 11Theo JamesTheo James.isaac anthony/augustIt’s about time thatTheo Jamesmade his Men of the Year debut. TheDivergentheartthrob has always been hot, whether it’s as a cocky vacationer inThe White Lotusor a romantic time hopper inThe Time Traveler’s Wife. But theEmmynominee takes sexy to a new level as Duke Edward Horniman in Netflix’sThe Gentleman.

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Theo James

Theo James.isaac anthony/august

isaac anthony/august

It’s about time thatTheo Jamesmade his Men of the Year debut. TheDivergentheartthrob has always been hot, whether it’s as a cocky vacationer inThe White Lotusor a romantic time hopper inThe Time Traveler’s Wife. But theEmmynominee takes sexy to a new level as Duke Edward Horniman in Netflix’sThe Gentleman.

08of 11Timothée ChalametTimothée Chalamet.David Fisher/ShutterstockTimothée Chalamet is so hot, people stormed the streets of New York Citylooking for his doppelgänger. TheDuneleading man has had a busy year, promoting the sci-fi movie’s sequel before filming hisBob DylanbiopicA Complete Unknownand the ping-pong dramaMarty Supreme.

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Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet.David Fisher/Shutterstock

David Fisher/Shutterstock

Timothée Chalamet is so hot, people stormed the streets of New York Citylooking for his doppelgänger. TheDuneleading man has had a busy year, promoting the sci-fi movie’s sequel before filming hisBob DylanbiopicA Complete Unknownand the ping-pong dramaMarty Supreme.

09of 11Joshua JacksonJoshua Jackson.Numero NetherlandsTheJoshua Jacksonrenaissance is in full swing. On his new ABC seriesDoctor Odyssey, Jackson is captivating as Max Bankman, and viewers are loving thetension between him and his costars,Phillipa Sooand Sean Teale.

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Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson.Numero Netherlands

Numero Netherlands

TheJoshua Jacksonrenaissance is in full swing. On his new ABC seriesDoctor Odyssey, Jackson is captivating as Max Bankman, and viewers are loving thetension between him and his costars,Phillipa Sooand Sean Teale.

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Matt Bomer

Matt Bomeris a timeless hottie — literally. The historical romanceFellow Travelerssaw theGolden Globewinner fall in love withJonathan Bailey’s Tim Laughlin over the course of four decades. His performance earned him an Emmy nod, but more importantly, reminded us why Bomer has been a lasting symbol of sexy.

11of 11Stephen ColbertEric WolfingerHost ofThe Late Show,Stephen Colbert, has been Sexiest Man Alive-adjacent for the past few years, as he has announced the winner in 2021, 2022 and 2024. Thoughhe made a convincing pitch for himself on the show, this year went to John Krasinski — butwith the training Krasinski gave him in infomercial format, we bet he’s got it in the bag next year.

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Stephen Colbert

Eric Wolfinger

Host ofThe Late Show,Stephen Colbert, has been Sexiest Man Alive-adjacent for the past few years, as he has announced the winner in 2021, 2022 and 2024. Thoughhe made a convincing pitch for himself on the show, this year went to John Krasinski — butwith the training Krasinski gave him in infomercial format, we bet he’s got it in the bag next year.

source: people.com