Patrick Dempsey is the new “Sexiest Man Alive 2023,” as “People” magazine announced last night. Finally!
After fans were often divided on the “Sexiest Man Alive” award, “People” magazine has now chosen an actor who has unofficially held this title for a long time: Patrick Dempsey (57).
It’s been nearly two decades since Patrick Dempsey appeared on screen as neurosurgeon Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy.” With this role he became a heartthrob from 2005 to 2015 – in 2020 to 2021 there was a little extra for the fans. Now the “Ferrari” star is officially the “man with the most sex appeal” of the year.
“Use the award for something positive”
“I’m glad it’s happening at this time in my life,” says the 57-year-old from Maine in the cover story about the award. “It’s nice to get the recognition and of course my ego takes a little leap, but it also gives me the platform to use it for something positive.” What is most important to him is the “Dempsey Center,” which he founded in honor of his late mother to support cancer patients and their families.
His other passions include family life with his wife Jillian (57), a make-up artist and founder of her own cosmetics line, and their children Talula (21) and the 16-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby, as well as car racing.
So what was going through his mind when he heard the news? “I was completely shocked and then had to laugh: That’s a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid,” he remembers with a laugh, probably also referring to his romcom hits like “Sweet Home Alabama – Love in a Detour” (2002), “In Love with the Bride” (2008) or “Bridget Jones’ Baby” (2016). “I had completely forgotten about it and never thought about getting into this position. So my ego is fine,” he adds.
The award apparently doesn’t make much of an impression on his children, as he says: “They just make fun of me, tease me about it and constantly find new reasons why I shouldn’t be – but that’s good, because they stick me young,” said Dempsey.
Good choice, controversial predecessors
Last year, Mavel hero Chris Evans (42) received the award. His predecessor in the sexiness executive chair was also a Marvel star, but rather controversial: US actor Paul Rudd (54). For example, fans were extremely divided about the choice of country musician Blake Shelton (47). This year the magazine can probably expect a lot of approval.
Source: Stern
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