Nine former SexiestManAlive kings have helmed a major film series. Mel Gibson, the first man ever named to People‘s cover in 1985, first appeared on the radar screen with the Mad Max trilogy. Image Credit: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for ESSENCE. Morris Chestnut is the epitome of ’90s fine. He will forever be fine and we’ve collectively been lusting over this man for well over 30 years. The Onion’s commemorative “SexiestManAlive” issue will be available on newsstands everywhere this Friday and contains a full 16-page spread on Kim. Presenting the 2026 edition of The Netizens Choice's exploration of the world's most captivating and charismaticmen! From legendary actors and mesmerizing s... “Sexy is in the eye of the beholder,” says Tracee Ellis Ross on the Ellen Degeneres Show during her interview with Guest Host and the newly minted People Magazine’s Sexist ManAlive, John Legend. On being theSexiestManAlive he added: “I think it's going to make me do more household chores,” he jokes. “After this comes out, she’ll be like, ‘All right, that means you’re going to really earn it here at home.’ ” Three decades strong: SexiestManAlive is in its 32nd year, and The Rock says sexiness is all about confidence. And the hunk told People how he reacted when he got the call to tell him he'd been named SexiestManAlive.