Hottest Stars To Have Never Won The Title Of ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

By Kate Morawetz. 18 Nov 2020 3:20 PM

From Ryan Reynolds to Bradley Cooper and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, People has bestowed the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” to a lot of good-looking men. In honour of Michael B. Jordan being named 2020’s king of sexy, here is a smattering of men who have never won (but could be in the running).

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Ryan Gosling
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Maybe the one man on the list who has reportedly refused to accept People's coveted title, Ryan Gosling is undoubtedly well suited for the crown.

Whether he's sweeping us off our feet singing and dancing in "La La Land" or making us swoon with his ABS-solutely sexy style in "Crazy, Stupid, Love" the actor is one of Hollywood's sexiest men (even if he doesn't want to acknowledge it).
Chris Pratt
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How much do we LOVE Chris Pratt? Let us count the ways.

We have bore witness to Pratt's unwavering red carpet dedication (the man talks to EVERYONE who lines up for him) and loved him as the huge-hearted Andy Dwyer on "Parks And Rec" (that's right, BEFORE his "Guardians" glow-up). Pratt's dedication to being the best dad and competing in every viral fitness challenge supporting American veterans GIVES US ALL THE FEELS. And we wouldn't have it any other way.
Tom Hardy
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The token "bad boy with a heart of gold" on this list, Tom Hardy has been around the block (probably looking for a little trouble) and found a lot of choice acting roles along the way.

Hardy has taken on some seriously tough roles, from "The Revenant" to the TV series "Taboo" and "Peaky Blinders". The 41-year-old can also boast being a "first call" for visionary director Christopher Nolan.

Also, bringing a level of sexy appeal to an alien symbiote isn't easy, folks, but somehow the veteran actor managed to do it in "Venom".
Riz Ahmed
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Speaking of "Venom", Hardy's co-star Riz Ahmed is another no-brainer for this list.

Whether he's playing a misanthropic CEO in the latest DC Comics film, a cargo pilot in a galaxy far, far away, or an innocent cab driver-turned-hardened criminal, Ahmed is so magnetic, it's hard to take your eyes off him.
Shawn Mendes
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Another Canadian for the list, boy-next-door Shawn Mendes is the epitome of what every hockey-loving Canadian gal is looking for.

As sweet as maple syrup on the last piece of peameal bacon on your brunch plate and talented to boot!
Donald Glover
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If this face doesn't get you on board, Donald's crazy year might!

Taking home BET Hip-Hop Awards and MTV VMAs for his controversial single "This Is America", Glover was also nominated for a slew of Emmy Awards for his work on "Atlanta" and took home a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance for 'Redbone'.

Lest we forget his steamy performance in "Magic Mike XXL"?
Dev Patel
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Step aside Tom Hiddleston, the internet's got a new boyfriend and his name is Dev Patel.

Similar to Gosling, Patel is a star on this list who would probably not accept the title, seeing as how the 28-year-old is very aware there are weightier things happening the world but also because he's a rather private guy.

Taking the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival by storm with not one but two films, we have it on good authority that when Dev's name is dropped, the ladies come running.
Henry Golding
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Breakout star of 2018 Henry Golding is the hero we needed this year.

A staunch supporter of the #MeToo movement, champion of inclusivity, and the lead male star in the first big-budget, non-period film in 25 years to star an all-Asian cast, Golding is riding high on a wave of success.
Kit Harington
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King of the North!

The star of the biggest and most highly anticipated TV series "Game of Thrones", Kit Harington could very well be sitting on the iron throne the next time we see him, so why not bestow upon him another, sexier crown?
Harry Styles
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For all of those who worship at the altar of Harry Styles, we have not forgotten you.

On the off-chance that People is looking to celebrate someone a little younger (their last three winners have been 40+ which, for the record we are NOT mad at) Styles would be a good candidate.

Ready to challenge the traditional definition of masculinity the singer recently did an interview with "Call Me By Your Name" star Timothee Chalamet that we could not get enough of.

Hottest Stars To Have Never Won The Title Of ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

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