Sorry Selena Gomez. Actor John Krasinski is Sexiest Man Alive, not your boyfriend Benny Blanco
Sexiest Man Alive title has not been granted to Selena Gomez’s boyfriend, veteran record producer Benny Blanco, but actor-producer John Krasinski. The People magazine announced that actor, writer, and director John Krasinski is this year’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”
The reveal stirred online buzz, especially after an earlier image had circulated featuring Benny Blanco, leading some to mistakenly believe he’d received the title.
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Known for his role as Jim Halpert in The Office, Krasinski transitioned from his endearing, laid-back persona to embody the action-driven, sharp look of Amazon’s Jack Ryan. He also created the critically acclaimed horror franchise A Quiet Place, writing, directing, and starring in the films, and briefly hosted the hit web series Some Good News during the pandemic.
In an interview, the 45-year-old actor joked that he expected his wife, actress Emily Blunt, to follow through on a lighthearted promise to decorate their home with covers of his award issue. Krasinski humorously admitted to People that upon learning he’d been chosen, he “blacked out” and thought it might be a prank. Reflecting on the title’s impact at home, he quipped that it might mean he’ll end up doing more housework.
Earlier, internet speculation ignited when an image showed Benny Blanco beside text that read “Sexiest Man Alive Issue,” causing some confusion. Krasinski, however, is now the official honoree, succeeding last year’s winner, Patrick Dempsey. He and Blunt, who share two daughters, remain a
