Patrick Dempsey Named People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive

Patrick Dempsey is Peoples sexiest man alive for 2023.

The Ferrari actor and Greys Anatomy alum was revealed as this years honoree during Tuesday nights broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Prior to unveiling Dempsey as the sexiest man alive, the actor participated in a QA with the audience while wearing a realistic lizard face filter, followed by a donkey filter on the late-night talk show.

Im glad its happening at this point in my life, Dempsey toldPeoplein the publications article revealing him as this years winner. Its 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.

Asked how he first reacted to the news, Dempsey replied with a laugh, I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? Ive always been the bridesmaid!

Pedro Pascal, Timothe Chalamet, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz and Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce were name-dropped earlier in the day as the many, many sexy men featured in the publications 2023 sexiest man alive issue alongside honoree Dempsey.

The sexiest man alive feature has been an annual event for People magazine since the awards inception in 1985 with inaugural winner Mel Gibson at age 29. Last years honoree was Chris Evans, while other recent winners include Paul Rudd, Michael B. Jordan, John Legend and Idris Elba.

Tuesdays episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live included a musical performance from Saint Harison and an interview with Pod Save America podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor.

Peoples sexiest man alive issue, featuring an interview with Dempsey, will be available to purchase on Friday.