The Lucky Ladies Who've Landed a Sexiest Man Alive

Mar. 15, 2025

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Sorry everyone, but theseSexiest Men Aliveare taken.Most of the men who’ve been honored with PEOPLE’s annual title have longtime wives and girlfriends, who supported them (and probably teased them a little bit) when they learned of their super-hot honors.FromChris Evans' new wifetoDenzel Washington’s rockof 35-plus years, here’s a guide to all the famous, fabulous wives and girlfriends of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alive.

Sorry everyone, but theseSexiest Men Aliveare taken.

Most of the men who’ve been honored with PEOPLE’s annual title have longtime wives and girlfriends, who supported them (and probably teased them a little bit) when they learned of their super-hot honors.

FromChris Evans' new wifetoDenzel Washington’s rockof 35-plus years, here’s a guide to all the famous, fabulous wives and girlfriends of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Men Alive.

01of 23Emily BluntJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicMarried to:John Krasinski, 2024’s Sexiest Man AliveThe two met in 2008, wed in 2010 (at fellow Sexiest Man Alive George Clooney’s Lake Como estate) and have since welcomed two daughters together, as well as worked together on the hit filmA Quiet Place.“For me, the best days of my life started when I met my wife–that’s the truth, it’s not just me saying it because it sounds nice on a card,” he toldThe Daily Beastin 2016,perElle.“She’s one of the coolest people, she’s so talented, she’s beautiful, and she’s certainly out of my league. When you’re lucky enough to meet your one person, then life takes a turn for the best. It can’t get better than that.”

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Emily Blunt

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Married to:John Krasinski, 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive

The two met in 2008, wed in 2010 (at fellow Sexiest Man Alive George Clooney’s Lake Como estate) and have since welcomed two daughters together, as well as worked together on the hit filmA Quiet Place.

“For me, the best days of my life started when I met my wife–that’s the truth, it’s not just me saying it because it sounds nice on a card,” he toldThe Daily Beastin 2016,perElle.“She’s one of the coolest people, she’s so talented, she’s beautiful, and she’s certainly out of my league. When you’re lucky enough to meet your one person, then life takes a turn for the best. It can’t get better than that.”

02of 23Jillian DempseyAndreas Rentz/GettyMarried to:Patrick Dempsey, 2023’s Sexiest Man AliveThe couple have been together for nearly 30 years (and married since 1999) and aren’t just a great match in their personal life —Jillian, a makeup artist and entrepreneur, also works as Dempsey’s groomer, while he serves as the very well-coiffed model for her hair products and eye patches.Patrick told PEOPLE he knew Jillian was the one“the moment I saw her. I went in where she was working, and I looked across the room at her and was blown away … We’re complete opposites and I have to say, she’ll make me do s— I never want to do and 9 times out of 10 she’s absolutely correct. So she puts up with me.”

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Jillian Dempsey

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Married to:Patrick Dempsey, 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive

The couple have been together for nearly 30 years (and married since 1999) and aren’t just a great match in their personal life —Jillian, a makeup artist and entrepreneur, also works as Dempsey’s groomer, while he serves as the very well-coiffed model for her hair products and eye patches.

Patrick told PEOPLE he knew Jillian was the one“the moment I saw her. I went in where she was working, and I looked across the room at her and was blown away … We’re complete opposites and I have to say, she’ll make me do s— I never want to do and 9 times out of 10 she’s absolutely correct. So she puts up with me.”

03of 23Alba BaptistaChris Evans and Alba Baptista.Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty ; Andreas Rentz/GettyMarried to:Chris Evans, 2022’s Sexiest Man AliveThough these two have flown super under the radar,Evans did give fans one little gem of informationfollowing the couple’s two weddings in 2023, telling the audience at New York Comic Con that the celebrations were “wonderful and beautiful.“The actors began dating quietly in 2021, with PEOPLE confirming news of their relationship in late 2022.

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Alba Baptista

Chris Evans and Alba Baptista.Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/Getty ; Andreas Rentz/Getty

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Married to:Chris Evans, 2022’s Sexiest Man Alive

Though these two have flown super under the radar,Evans did give fans one little gem of informationfollowing the couple’s two weddings in 2023, telling the audience at New York Comic Con that the celebrations were “wonderful and beautiful.”

The actors began dating quietly in 2021, with PEOPLE confirming news of their relationship in late 2022.

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Julie Yaeger

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Married to:Paul Rudd, 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive

Ruddtold PEOPLEthat when he initially told his wife of nearly two decades that he had been crownedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2021, she was “stupefied”

“But you know she was very sweet about it. After some giggling and shock, she said, ‘Oh, they got it right.’ And that was very sweet,“he told PEOPLE.“She was probably not telling the truth, but what’s she going to say?”

05of 23Chrissy TeigenGregg DeGuire/WireImageMarried to:John Legend,2019’s Sexiest Man AliveLegend says that, in spite of all his awards (he’s an EGOT) and his global fame, taking home the Sexiest Man Alive title is what really dazzled Teigen. “She’s proud of me. You know, she makes fun of me almost all the time, but she hasn’t even been snarky about this,“he said onThe Voice. “She’s, like, legit proud of me. I finally impressed my wife!“The pair have been married since 2013 and share four children together.

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Chrissy Teigen

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Married to:John Legend,2019’s Sexiest Man Alive

Legend says that, in spite of all his awards (he’s an EGOT) and his global fame, taking home the Sexiest Man Alive title is what really dazzled Teigen. “She’s proud of me. You know, she makes fun of me almost all the time, but she hasn’t even been snarky about this,“he said onThe Voice. “She’s, like, legit proud of me. I finally impressed my wife!”

The pair have been married since 2013 and share four children together.

06of 23Sabrina DhowreJeff Spicer/GettyMarried to:Idris Elba, 2018’s Sexiest Man AliveDays before Valentine’s Day 2018, Elba popped the question to the Canadian beauty queen prior to a screening of his directorial debut,Yardie.Before that, the actor told PEOPLE about his blossoming relationship with Dhowre,saying,“falling in love while making a movie about falling in love [The Mountain Between Us] is pretty special.” On April 27, 2019,the couple tied the knotin Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Sabrina Dhowre

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Married to:Idris Elba, 2018’s Sexiest Man Alive

Days before Valentine’s Day 2018, Elba popped the question to the Canadian beauty queen prior to a screening of his directorial debut,Yardie.Before that, the actor told PEOPLE about his blossoming relationship with Dhowre,saying,“falling in love while making a movie about falling in love [The Mountain Between Us] is pretty special.” On April 27, 2019,the couple tied the knotin Marrakesh, Morocco.

07of 23Gwen StefaniHarmony Gerber/GettyMarried to:Blake Shelton, 2017’s Sexiest Man AliveThe singing superstars met onThe Voiceafter coming off of their respective divorces. And even today, Shelton is still surprised he landed the No Doubt frontwoman, whom he wed in 2021.“If you thought the PEOPLE magazine cover was shocking, mine and Gwen’s relationship is probably the biggest head-scratcher,“he joked to Martina McBride.

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Gwen Stefani

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Married to:Blake Shelton, 2017’s Sexiest Man Alive

The singing superstars met onThe Voiceafter coming off of their respective divorces. And even today, Shelton is still surprised he landed the No Doubt frontwoman, whom he wed in 2021.

“If you thought the PEOPLE magazine cover was shocking, mine and Gwen’s relationship is probably the biggest head-scratcher,“he joked to Martina McBride.

08of 23Lauren HashianChristopher Polk/GettyMarried to:Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, 2016’s Sexiest Man AliveThe coupletied the knotin Hawaii in August 2019, with Johnson sharing the news on Instagram. The pair first met in 2006 and started dating in 2007. They share young daughters Jasmine and Tiana.The actor told PEOPLE that it’s their shared sense of humor that keeps them strong as a couple: “First of all, she teases me about everything. Everything.” He added, “Nothing is off-limits in our house. And it’s the beauty of it. And I tease her with everything.”

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Lauren Hashian

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Married to:Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, 2016’s Sexiest Man Alive

The coupletied the knotin Hawaii in August 2019, with Johnson sharing the news on Instagram. The pair first met in 2006 and started dating in 2007. They share young daughters Jasmine and Tiana.

The actor told PEOPLE that it’s their shared sense of humor that keeps them strong as a couple: “First of all, she teases me about everything. Everything.” He added, “Nothing is off-limits in our house. And it’s the beauty of it. And I tease her with everything.”

09of 23Victoria BeckhamGUILLAUME HORCAJUELO/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockMarried to:David Beckham, 2015’s Sexiest Man AliveThe former Spice Girl and current fashion designer tied the knot with the soccer star in 1999, and four kids and many years later, the two are still compatible as ever. “He likes things done a certain way, which is great because I leave a mess everywhere I go,“she told PEOPLE. “That’s why we are good partners. I leave a mess and he tidies it up.”

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Victoria Beckham

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Married to:David Beckham, 2015’s Sexiest Man Alive

The former Spice Girl and current fashion designer tied the knot with the soccer star in 1999, and four kids and many years later, the two are still compatible as ever. “He likes things done a certain way, which is great because I leave a mess everywhere I go,“she told PEOPLE. “That’s why we are good partners. I leave a mess and he tidies it up.”

10of 23Elsa PatakyElsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth.Rob Latour/ShutterstockMarried to:Chris Hemsworth, 2014’s Sexiest Man AliveNot only is she gorgeous, but theFurious 7actress and mom of three is a total fitness junkie — and it shows. Just peep at her washboard abs for proof.

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Elsa Pataky

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Married to:Chris Hemsworth, 2014’s Sexiest Man Alive

Not only is she gorgeous, but theFurious 7actress and mom of three is a total fitness junkie — and it shows. Just peep at her washboard abs for proof.

11of 23Behati PrinslooAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicMarried to:Adam Levine, 2013’s Sexiest Man AliveLevine married the Namibian model after a whirlwind romance in July 2014 (and subsequently welcoming three children).As for the Victoria’s Secret Angel’s reaction upon hearing of her husband’s honor? “Laughter, a lot of laughter,” Levine told PEOPLE at the time. “She’s keeping me humble.”

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Behati Prinsloo

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Married to:Adam Levine, 2013’s Sexiest Man Alive

Levine married the Namibian model after a whirlwind romance in July 2014 (and subsequently welcoming three children).

As for the Victoria’s Secret Angel’s reaction upon hearing of her husband’s honor? “Laughter, a lot of laughter,” Levine told PEOPLE at the time. “She’s keeping me humble.”

12of 23Blake LivelyMichael Simon/StartraksMarried to:Ryan Reynolds, 2010’s Sexiest Man AliveOne of Hollywood’s most beautiful couples, Lively and Reynolds are quite private when it comes to discussing their relationship and four children. But that doesn’t stop the pair fromposting cute Instagram snapshots. #goals

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Blake Lively

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Married to:Ryan Reynolds, 2010’s Sexiest Man Alive

One of Hollywood’s most beautiful couples, Lively and Reynolds are quite private when it comes to discussing their relationship and four children. But that doesn’t stop the pair fromposting cute Instagram snapshots. #goals

13of 23Luciana DamonSteve Granitz/WireImageMarried to:Matt Damon, 2007’s Sexiest Man AliveTotal movie moment: TheMartianactor and wife Luciana’s meet-cute is, well,really cute. The pair met in Miami Beach, where the raven-haired beauty worked as a bartender. “I literally saw her across a crowded room and eight years and four kids later, that’s my life,” Damontold Ellen DeGeneres in 2011.

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Luciana Damon

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Married to:Matt Damon, 2007’s Sexiest Man Alive

Total movie moment: TheMartianactor and wife Luciana’s meet-cute is, well,really cute. The pair met in Miami Beach, where the raven-haired beauty worked as a bartender. “I literally saw her across a crowded room and eight years and four kids later, that’s my life,” Damontold Ellen DeGeneres in 2011.

14of 23Amal ClooneyKevin Mazur/GettyMarried to:George Clooney, 1997 & 2006’s Sexiest Man Alive"She’s an amazing human being,“Clooney has said of Amal, an award-winning human rights lawyer and mom to the couple’s twins. “And she’s caring. And she also happens to be one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. And she’s got a great sense of humor.”

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Amal Clooney

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Married to:George Clooney, 1997 & 2006’s Sexiest Man Alive

“She’s an amazing human being,“Clooney has said of Amal, an award-winning human rights lawyer and mom to the couple’s twins. “And she’s caring. And she also happens to be one of the smartest people I’ve ever met. And she’s got a great sense of humor.”

15of 23Camila Alves McConaugheyCamila Alves and Matthew McConaughey.Jae C Hong/AP/REX/ShutterstockMarried to:Matthew McConaughey, 2005’s Sexiest Man AliveThe lifestyle guru and mom of three gave McConaughey a little nudge to propose. “It took her going, ‘C’mon, Big Boy, Mr. Easygoing-We’ll- Get-to-It-When-We-Get-to-It. Either s–t or get off the pot,’ " the Oscar winnertoldGQ.

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Camila Alves McConaughey

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey.Jae C Hong/AP/REX/Shutterstock

Married to:Matthew McConaughey, 2005’s Sexiest Man Alive

The lifestyle guru and mom of three gave McConaughey a little nudge to propose. “It took her going, ‘C’mon, Big Boy, Mr. Easygoing-We’ll- Get-to-It-When-We-Get-to-It. Either s–t or get off the pot,’ " the Oscar winnertoldGQ.

16of 23Phillipa CoanJude Law (R) and Phillipa Coan.James Devaney/GC ImagesMarried to:Jude Law, 2004’s Sexiest Man AliveLaw and Coan tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in London in May 2019, according toThe Sun. Just more than one year later, they welcomed their first child together.“It’s really wonderful,“said Lawof the forced time together during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We feel pretty blessed that we were in a time where we could, as a family, just nestand enjoy each other’s companyand every day as it came.”

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Phillipa Coan

Jude Law (R) and Phillipa Coan.James Devaney/GC Images

Married to:Jude Law, 2004’s Sexiest Man Alive

Law and Coan tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall in London in May 2019, according toThe Sun. Just more than one year later, they welcomed their first child together.

“It’s really wonderful,“said Lawof the forced time together during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We feel pretty blessed that we were in a time where we could, as a family, just nestand enjoy each other’s companyand every day as it came.”

17of 23Keely Shaye SmithALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP/GettyMarried to:Pierce Brosnan, 2001’s Sexiest Man AliveThe pair — who marked their 30th wedding anniversary in 2023 — have two sons together, and as Brosnan has said, a lifetime of memories ahead. Paying tribute to his wife on a recent birthday,he wroteon Instagram, “I love you dearly. So many years of love, life, work and play.”

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Keely Shaye Smith

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Married to:Pierce Brosnan, 2001’s Sexiest Man Alive

The pair — who marked their 30th wedding anniversary in 2023 — have two sons together, and as Brosnan has said, a lifetime of memories ahead. Paying tribute to his wife on a recent birthday,he wroteon Instagram, “I love you dearly. So many years of love, life, work and play.”

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Alejandra Silva

Married to:Richard Gere, 1999’s Sexiest Man Alive

19of 23Calista FlockhartJordan Strauss/Invision/AP/REX/ShutterstockMarried to:Harrison Ford, 1998’s Sexiest Man AliveTogether since 2002 and married since 2010, the often-secretive stars are still going strong.“I’m in love,” Ford toldHello!Magazinein 2003. “Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life. I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love,and I wasn’t surprised that I did.”

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Calista Flockhart

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Married to:Harrison Ford, 1998’s Sexiest Man Alive

Together since 2002 and married since 2010, the often-secretive stars are still going strong.

“I’m in love,” Ford toldHello!Magazinein 2003. “Romantic love is one of the most exciting and fulfilling kinds of love and I think there is a potential for it at any stage of your life. I was not surprised that I was able to fall in love,and I wasn’t surprised that I did.”

20of 23Pauletta WashingtonMediaPunch/Rex ShutterstockMarried to:Denzel Washington, 1996’s Sexiest Man AliveOpening up to PEOPLEabout their 35-plus-year marriage in 2018, the actor had some kind words about what makes their union work.“What pops into my head: security, food, a beautiful home,” he said. “The difference between a house and a home, it’s a big difference. You can buy a house, but that doesn’t make it a home — and not to say a man can’t make a home a home, but my wife has made our house a home, and raised these beautiful kids [John David, Katia, twins Olivia and Malcolm] and protected them and sacrificed for them, she did the heavy lifting.”

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Pauletta Washington

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Married to:Denzel Washington, 1996’s Sexiest Man Alive

Opening up to PEOPLEabout their 35-plus-year marriage in 2018, the actor had some kind words about what makes their union work.

“What pops into my head: security, food, a beautiful home,” he said. “The difference between a house and a home, it’s a big difference. You can buy a house, but that doesn’t make it a home — and not to say a man can’t make a home a home, but my wife has made our house a home, and raised these beautiful kids [John David, Katia, twins Olivia and Malcolm] and protected them and sacrificed for them, she did the heavy lifting.”

21of 23Clytie LaneFlorian Seefried/GettyMarried to:Nick Nolte, 1992’s Sexiest Man AliveThe couple’s daughter Sophie is following in her dad’s footsteps: she appeared alongside him in the 2018 filmHead Full of Honey.

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Clytie Lane

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Married to:Nick Nolte, 1992’s Sexiest Man Alive

The couple’s daughter Sophie is following in her dad’s footsteps: she appeared alongside him in the 2018 filmHead Full of Honey.

22of 23Lisa RinnaRich Fury/GettyMarried to:Harry Hamlin, 1987’s Sexiest Man AliveThough it’s been three decades since Hamlin took the title, he’s recently found himself back in the spotlight thanks to his wife’s former role onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.But that hasn’t interfered with their marriage.“We’re still firing on all cylinders after 26 or 27 years,“he toldLapalmein 2018. “It simply comes down to — we really like each other and we’re complete opposites. We never get tired of each other’s stories. Lisa is a master of social media and pop culture. My real interests are the political and scientific.“He added, “We put a lot of time in therapy and talking and reading books and trying to figure out how to create a foundation for a family.”

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Lisa Rinna

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Married to:Harry Hamlin, 1987’s Sexiest Man Alive

Though it’s been three decades since Hamlin took the title, he’s recently found himself back in the spotlight thanks to his wife’s former role onThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.But that hasn’t interfered with their marriage.

“We’re still firing on all cylinders after 26 or 27 years,“he toldLapalmein 2018. “It simply comes down to — we really like each other and we’re complete opposites. We never get tired of each other’s stories. Lisa is a master of social media and pop culture. My real interests are the political and scientific.”

He added, “We put a lot of time in therapy and talking and reading books and trying to figure out how to create a foundation for a family.”

23of 23Pam DawberMarried to:Mark Harmon, 1986’s Sexiest Man AliveIn his February 2019 cover story with PEOPLE, Harmon shared the practical secret to the couple’s successful 30-plus-year marriage.“We were both in our thirties when we got married, so hopefully the stupid stuff we did earlier,“he said. “That’s probably the closest I have to what the key is.”

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Pam Dawber

Married to:Mark Harmon, 1986’s Sexiest Man Alive

In his February 2019 cover story with PEOPLE, Harmon shared the practical secret to the couple’s successful 30-plus-year marriage.

“We were both in our thirties when we got married, so hopefully the stupid stuff we did earlier,“he said. “That’s probably the closest I have to what the key is.”

source: people.com