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Here’s How People’s Sexiest Men Alive Looked When They Won Vs Now (Plus This Year’s Winner Chris Evans)
The online magazine People focuses on stories related to celebrities, their life, achievements and scandals. They also like to talk about their looks and one of the most famous features of the magazine is the “Sexiest Man Alive” award that has been chosen once a year since 1985.
This year, their pick was the actor who is now best known for his role as Captain America in the Avengers series, Chris Evans. It was announced on Monday, November 8th during The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, although Chris was too busy with his upcoming film and joined remotely from the film set.
Bored Panda invites you to look through the list of all of the winners since 1990 with comparisons of what they looked like when they won and what they are up to now. At the very end, you will find Chris Evans giving you the smile of victory.
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#1
Sexiest Man Of 1990, Tom Cruise
Mystery Egg 3 years ago
Oh I don't know, he was pretty hot in that new Top Gun film (I'm thinking purely aesthetically here, obvs not counting the weird alien cult he's in)
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Joann Boyd 3 years ago
Oh man, I never saw it before. Now I can't un-see it!
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Alice in Hell 3 years ago
They need to just stop with this sexiest man alive thing. We are trying to go forward in a new direction in this world, that people are people and no one should give 2 f***s on what someone looks like. I am guilty of swooning over this nonsense in the past but things have changed.
Marian Moore 3 years ago
he is egotistical maniac. Only saw a couple of his movies and wasn't impressed. I'm not fond of people in cults either.
Magpie 3 years ago
I avoid his movies. They could have fantastic plots but I will not watch him voluntarily.
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Rabbit Of ill Portent 3 years ago
This has absolutely nothing to do with what we're all talking about but I love your name lol
Load More Replies...As mentioned, the winner was revealed during The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, but the award was given to Chris on the set of his upcoming film. The footage shows Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, and the Sexiest Man Alive 2016, which he points out himself, visiting Chris on the set.
Dwayne Johnson congratulates Chris and it seems that he was pretty happy to have been given such a title. When asked to say something sexy, Chris points to the camera and says, “Go vote tomorrow.” The midterm elections are a hot topic right now in the US, so it wasn’t too surprising.
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#2
Sexiest Man Of 1991, Patrick Swayze (Passed Away 2009)
General Anaesthesia 3 years ago
Yes, he's been dead since 2009 so he won't look too good, or well for that matter.
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Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
There are no NOW pictures, no, but let's at least be honest. That second picture is not how he looked in 2009. This portrait was taken a month before he passed. No longer the version of sexy we came to know from him, but look into those resilient eyes and tell me he's not still the powerful, sensual man we loved. Patrick-Sw...4430d0.jpg 
#3
Sexiest Man Of 1992, Nick Nolte
Ovata Acronicta 3 years ago
Glorious crow's feet, although it appears they were good then too. Crow's feet are my favorite wrinkles, really emphasize the look of happiness, which just makes them so beautiful.
Epona 3 years ago
That is a really neat way to think about wrinkles, specifically crow's feet. I like it!
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Molly Block 3 years ago
Santa? Is that you? How do you keep the hairs out of your teeth?? GROSS
While talking to People, Chris revealed that he is truly happy about the award as his teenage self would have been “pumped” to know that when he grows up he would receive such an acknowledgement. But he does feel a bit awkward being interviewed about it: “It feels like a weird form of humble bragging.”
Another person who is no less happy than Chris is his mom. “My mom will be so happy. She's proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about." His mom Lisa actually told People that she wasn’t even surprised by the news. She believed it had to happen.
#4
Sexiest Man Of 1993, Richard Gere
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Silver fox version Gere is my kinda guy, rowr! Also, kudos to Tracy Nelson (Ricky Nelson's daughter beating cancer at the top of the 1993 cover) as she has now beaten THREE forms of cancer (Hodgkin's Lymphoma, thyroid, and breast cancer). No remission for 12 years now, bless her heart.
I am an Alien 3 years ago
Why didn't they show Cindy Crawford? It was sexiest couple, shouldn't we see both of them?
#5
Sexiest Man Of 1994, Keanu Reeves
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
He's looking a bit like an old school hermit these days but I still love him.
#6
Sexiest Man Of 1995, Brad Pitt
Chris 3 years ago
Taking a picture out of a movie, where the person is dressed and styled for a particular role is a stupid comparison to a magazine cover. At least take a talk show or red carpet picture
Max 3 years ago
You have to admit tho, in bullet train he is such a teddy bear and I will protect him with every molecule of my body in that movie.
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Guile main 3 years ago
Is there no upvote buttons? I really need to upvote this, but there's not a button here
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
i believe the pictures are ordered by year, so perhaps that’s why there’s no upvote button??
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In other news, Susan Smith, the woman at the top of the cover (state looking for death penalty), was found guilty of killing her two young sons by driving her car into a lake (with them seatbelted in back). She tried to blame it on a black man carjacking the car, but it was total BS. Anyway, she's 51 now and up for parole in 2024.
Lily Mae Kitty 3 years ago
yes, please. he's looking haggard these days but still cleans up nice.
Some people may not be surprised that Chris Evans was chosen this year, but you may be curious, why, though? And how the winner is chosen at all. Well, the magazine reveals a little bit of the process on their podcast People Every Day before they interview Chris.
The host Janine Rubenstein talks with the editor of People Editor-in-Chief Wendy Naugle and she reveals that they start to think of the following year’s nominations the day after the current year’s winner is announced.
#7
Sexiest Man Of 1996, Denzel Washington
#8
Sexiest Man Of 1997, George Clooney
Zachary Gillette 3 years ago
What happened in 1997 that anyone would put Drew Carrey on a list of irresistible men?
#9
Sexiest Man Of 1998, Harrison Ford
What People are looking at is “who is out there who is starting a lot of conversation, who's winning at every red carpet, who is getting people talking. So this year Chris Evans was one of the biggest guys in Hollywood and had so many projects, multiple films, filming a ton of stuff for 2023. All roads really lead to him so in that sense, dare I say, it was a little bit easy to choose this year.”
Former Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford told CNN that “There are so many different variables and ways of approaching it. A starting point often is, when we want to make a decision, to think about the zeitgeist, think about what is sexy at the moment. What do people find appealing at the moment?”
#10
Sexiest Man Of 1999, Richard Gere
#11
Sexiest Man Of 2000, Brad Pitt
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
i- his eyes are staring into my soul and seeing my darkest secrets o-o
Anon822209 3 years ago
I've never understood the obsession with him. He's decent looking, don't get me wrong, but IMO the reality doesn't come close to the hype.
Another thing Wendy Naugle touches on is the purpose of the title. Some people might find it shallow, unnecessary or even unethical. The podcast host Janine suggests that what their readers should take from it is to have a little fun.
Wendy completely agrees: “It’s a lot of fun. It’s a chance to check in on your favorite stars, who’s the biggest this year and really enjoy escaping from the world a little bit, which with the election and politics sometimes we need just a few minutes of escape.”
#12
Sexiest Man Of 2001, Pierce Brosnan
tuzdayschild 3 years ago
This is a one woman man. He had been married to his 1st wife, who died, for a very long time too.
Nicola Roberts 3 years ago
tuzdayschild you sent me down the google rabbit hole! I'd seen photos that I thought were recent, with a middle aged woman that was his wife (forever). Well it turns out this was his second wife Keely Shaye Smith but they've been together over 20 years so all is forgiven, not that it's any of my business, but it is still romantic.
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Ursula Johnson 3 years ago
Ditto. I loved that show. He was a great Bond as well.
Load More Replies... Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Another silver fox that got better with age! In sadder news, Andie MacDowell's marriage to Rhett Hartzog only lasted three years.
#13
Sexiest Man Of 2002, Ben Affleck
Mistiekim 3 years ago
Ehhh…..of course I have no way of knowing for sure, but he always seems like such a jerk.
Marin Arri 3 years ago
Interesting that the cover also has a photo of Bennifer only for them to actually get married nearly 20 years later. He aged well. So did she.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Ben's never been my cuppa tea. He does look better now, though, so I'll give him that. And Richard Gere's wedding to Carey Lowell may have been a surprise, but it lasted 14 years!
New Everywhere 2 years ago
I don't know much about him as a person but I did like him in Gone Girl 😉
#14
Sexiest Man Of 2003, Johnny Depp
Shelli Aderman 3 years ago
I’ve always told my wife that I’d leave her for him. I still mean it, 22+ years in! 😉
Lesley Richard 3 years ago
Met him when he was in 21Jump Street and saw him in concert last week. Still sexy at 59.
Isaac Harvey 3 years ago
“Sometimes the people with the worst past, create the best future.” -Umar ibn al Khattab
According to various reactions online, people are pretty happy with calling Chris Evans The Sexiest Man Alive, but we would like to know if you agree with People’s pick. Who would you nominate? Do you think such a title is necessary at all? Do you enjoy finding out who is the title holder, having in mind that the magazine does it just for fun? We are interested to know your thoughts, so leave them in the comments!
#15
Sexiest Man Of 2004, Jude Law
Lauren Wilder 3 years ago
Seeing the image of star Jones wedding makes me cringe. If she only knew then...
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 3 years ago
I thought he was sexy, but not any more. He's a bit of a w*nker.
#16
Sexiest Man Of 2005, Matthew Mcconaughey
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Perfect picture from now, lol! It was just posted on his 53rd birthday this year (Nov 5) with this caption: "waiting all year for my birthday breakfast… I was not paid by Fred or Barney for this post #noad", so let the man enjoy his Fruity Pebbles.
#17
Sexiest Man Of 2006, George Clooney
#18
Sexiest Man Of 2007, Matt Damon
Tarryn Louise 3 years ago
Why didn't you just share a photo mid sneeze. Get better 'now' pics.
#19
Sexiest Man Of 2008, Hugh Jackman
Martine Votaw 3 years ago
The fact he’s still married to the same woman and is a great philanthropist make him even sexier
Sarah Turney 3 years ago
I'm sick of it. Why do women get uglier and men get hotter as they age 😢 😭
Puck 3 years ago
I don't agree. I know many beautiful older (50+) women e.g. Helen Mirren, Emma Thompson, Meryl Streep, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek and many more. It's also true that for a long time society wanted women to look young. Grey hair and wrinkles were (are) considered distinguished for men, but old/ ugly for women.....
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Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
I think one of the sexiest things about Hugh is that he makes no bones about how much he loves his wife.
#20
Sexiest Man Of 2009, Johnny Depp
Llama_flower93 3 years ago
Best chests? Okay we have to not sexualize and objectify the men either.
#21
Sexiest Man Of 2010, Ryan Reynolds
Mistiekim 3 years ago
I wouldn’t care if he looked like Deadpool without the mask - his personality makes me love him
Rebecca McNall 3 years ago
Why has it been 12 years since he was Sexiest Man Alive!!!????? He needs to be given the title again!!!!!
Blue Strawberry 2 years ago
Good afternoon! ( I know there’s got to be at least one person who gets this.😁)
Anabelle Fan 1 year ago
In the 1800s, "good afternoon" was considered a sick burn.
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Janice Bontrager 3 years ago
He is such a hoot. U tube video of him being interviewed by his "twin" brother is hysterical!!!!!!
#22
Sexiest Man Of 2011, Bradley Cooper
CultOfBambi 3 years ago
Yeah, I think he's sexier as a raccoon. Not a fan of him usually but he's great in that role.
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Magpie 3 years ago
Botox? The end of his nose looks rounder, but noses change as you age. The hair dyed dark brown is a little odd. Overall, I'd still let him give me a back rub.
Load More Replies... Meghna Mohan 3 years ago
He looks like an Indian actor who is way more attractive, Hrithini Roshan (Britain declared him sexiest Asian alive in 2019) https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/photos/entertainment-hrithik-roshan-deserves-an-eleven-on-ten-for-his-good-looks-and-these-pictures-are-proof-568930
Meghna Mohan 3 years ago
https://indiannewsweekly.com/2022/01/10/happy-birthday-hrithik-roshan-why-is-hrithik-roshan-called-greek-god-why-is-hrithik-roshan-called-the-greek-god-who-used-to-be-the-chain-smoker/
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#23
Sexiest Man Of 2012, Channing Tatum
Meghna Mohan 3 years ago
I think he's attractive, his sweet smile, killer dancing skills and the fact that he wrote a book called sparkella 😘
Grace Note 3 years ago
He does very little for me - I'm sure he'd be heartbroken if he knew. Not! - but the now photo makes me love him a little. Dude who does that for a little girl is sexy as.
#24
Sexiest Man Of 2013, Adam Levine
busymum 3 years ago
I don't know anything about him, is he not a nice person?
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#25
Sexiest Man Of 2014, Chris Hemsworth
Just saying 3 years ago
I guess Australia grows some gorgeous, sweet, funny, and down to earth (down under) people. I have the highest respect for this man.
tabithapaquette98 2 years ago
He is so hot! Especially as Thor. With that long hair, yum and drool.
Grace Note 3 years ago
Way better now. He's matured like a fine wine or some damn fine cheese.
#26
Sexiest Man Of 2015, David Beckham
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Alas, you need more than good looks to be sexy in my book. This man is a stone cold fox, no question. But, it turns out he's just a shallow, manipulative, cold-hearted POS under all those tattoos. The whole Qatar World Cup debacle has been the icing on his hateful cake for me.
#27
Sexiest Man Of 2016, Dwayne Johnson
a fruity dream of delusion 3 years ago
*scrolling down* oh hey, that’s a pretty good picture! *sees the top of the second one* OH GREAT HEAVENS??
Bob La Capra 3 years ago
I don't remember what John Oliver was ranting about but he called him Rock "The Dwayne" Johnson and I lost it.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Too muscular to be sexy for me, but his personality makes him very desirable.
Ovata Acronicta 3 years ago
He's not a perfect individual, but who he is and the changes I...think? he's made to improve himself are a good sign. Who he is is lovely.
#28
Sexiest Man Of 2017, Blake Shelton
MeowMix 3 years ago (edited)
How in the world did this guy get the title of Sexiest Man before CHRIS EVANS and IDRIS ELBA did?!
New Everywhere 2 years ago
Right! Some of these are --I have something going on this year and we paid for this cover
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Mabelbabel 3 years ago
Seriously? I mean, he looks nice and personable, like a friendly dad or favourite uncle, but not sexy.
Tiny Dancer 3 years ago
Time to get myself some new glasses, Martha, 'cause there's no way I'm seeing this Sexiest Man Alive candidate properly. I doubt he's the sexiest man on his block, never mind the whole darn world, sheesh.
#29
Sexiest Man Of 2018, Idris Elba
Mistiekim 3 years ago
It’s broken and he is injecting his hotness into it to fix it.
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Just saying 3 years ago
This man has got to be one of the hottest (no pun intended) man alive. That voice just melts me when I hear him speak.
Ovata Acronicta 3 years ago
He's gorgeous, and a breath of fresh air from the bulk of the men that People claimed as sexiest.
D. Pitbull 3 years ago
Mr. Elba strikes me as someone who could easily go into 'immortal' mode...like... he'd be 85 and the only difference would be he'd have a few more silver or white hairs.
funkybluegirl 3 years ago
0 aging in 4 years. he, like many on this list, is a good looking man.
#30
Sexiest Man Of 2019, John Legend
Artsy Bookworm 3 years ago
His face still makes him look like a baby which makes it weird for me 😶
Ovata Acronicta 3 years ago
Those dimples came to the earth from some upper realm of existence.
New Everywhere 2 years ago
Omg they tried so hard with the wet shirt and oddly photoshopped face. Still no.
#31
Sexiest Man Of 2020, Michael B.jordan
Sunny Days 3 years ago
OMG.. this dude has 12 kids. Really loves to sow his seed. Can somebody buy him a vasectomy?
#32
Sexiest Man Of 2021, Paul Rudd
Mistiekim 3 years ago
They could’ve used his baby picture and there would be no difference - he doesn’t age!
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Just saying 3 years ago
This man has sold his soul to the devil. He hasn't changed in 20 years, tbh.
New Everywhere 2 years ago
Excuse me? We've been "together" since Clueless, ok. We're gonna have to figure this out Tina
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Sexiest Man Of 2022, Chris Evans
Kitti B. 3 years ago
they should have used a picture with his dog. That's when he is the best looking because he looks happy :)
harpling 3 years ago
The time-travellers brought it back in their time machine! It wasn't a very good time machine, only able to go back two weeks.
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He is Captain America. A beautiful man, inside and out; at least the "inside" that he shares publicly. He really does seem like a good guy.
Mystery Egg 3 years ago
I was shocked when I heard this. Then I remembered there is ANOTHER Chris Evans in America and it wasn't the British Chris Evans I was thinking of haha. Thankfully
funkybluegirl 3 years ago
I had to Google British Chris Evans, but I see what you are saying. 🙋
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InvincibleRodent 3 years ago
I never followed this whole thing, but... seeing it all together like this sure makes me realize that my tastes in people are in fact quite different than what's cosidered conventionally attractive, lol.
Falcon on Dizzy 3 years ago
damn right. don't matter who you're attracted to, ryan reynolds is the sexiest man ever
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Emmydearest 3 years ago
Mmm, I think they need to redefine their concept: being handsome is one thing, being sexy is a whole other story. Like Keanu: yes, he's handsome, but is he sexy? No. Blake Sheldon? Sexy? C'mon... Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, John Legend..: handsome but not sexy. On the contrary there are several (even less handsome) men who exude sensuality (😬 horrible word, I know): Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Tom Hiddleston... I'm glad they've put Idris Elba in the list because he's the definition of sexy, by the way.
Angie Ruloph 3 years ago
Henry Cavill should been in the top 5 at the very least and he's nowhere on the list.. I call shenanigans. SHENANIGANS!
Me 3 years ago
That's not how BP works. But they did provide the ordered list. Just click on the link icon(any of them)
Load More Replies... lauralett50 3 years ago
Sean Connery was one of the sexiest men ever. Still was until the last few years. Have you ever seen his first starring role? Darby O'Gill and the Little People. He even sings in it. For he is my dear , my darling one ..
AK to LV 3 years ago
I rented that movie so many times when I was little. That and the Gnome Mobile!😂😂
Load More Replies... InvincibleRodent 3 years ago
I never followed this whole thing, but... seeing it all together like this sure makes me realize that my tastes in people are in fact quite different than what's cosidered conventionally attractive, lol.
Falcon on Dizzy 3 years ago
damn right. don't matter who you're attracted to, ryan reynolds is the sexiest man ever
Load More Replies... Emmydearest 3 years ago
Mmm, I think they need to redefine their concept: being handsome is one thing, being sexy is a whole other story. Like Keanu: yes, he's handsome, but is he sexy? No. Blake Sheldon? Sexy? C'mon... Paul Rudd, Matt Damon, John Legend..: handsome but not sexy. On the contrary there are several (even less handsome) men who exude sensuality (😬 horrible word, I know): Jason Momoa, Henry Cavill, Tom Hiddleston... I'm glad they've put Idris Elba in the list because he's the definition of sexy, by the way.
Angie Ruloph 3 years ago
Henry Cavill should been in the top 5 at the very least and he's nowhere on the list.. I call shenanigans. SHENANIGANS!
Me 3 years ago
That's not how BP works. But they did provide the ordered list. Just click on the link icon(any of them)
Load More Replies... lauralett50 3 years ago
Sean Connery was one of the sexiest men ever. Still was until the last few years. Have you ever seen his first starring role? Darby O'Gill and the Little People. He even sings in it. For he is my dear , my darling one ..
AK to LV 3 years ago
I rented that movie so many times when I was little. That and the Gnome Mobile!😂😂
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