Patrick Dempsey is the sexiest man in the world in 2023.
The “Ferrari” actor and “Grey’s Anatomy” alum was announced as this year’s honoree during Tuesday night’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
Before revealing Dempsey as the sexiest man in the world, the actor took part in a question-and-answer session with the audience while wearing a realistic lizard face filter, followed by a donkey filter, on the late-night talk show.
“I’m glad it’s happening at this time in my life,” Dempsey told People in the publication’s article announcing him as this year’s winner. “It’s nice to have the recognition and it certainly gives my ego a little boost, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.”
When asked how he first reacted to the news, Dempsey replied with a laugh: “I was completely shocked and then I started laughing. That’s a joke, isn’t it? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!”
Pedro Pascal, Timothée Chalamet, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz and Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce were named earlier in the day as the “many, many sexy men” featured in the 2023 Sexiest Man Alive issue were presented in the publication alongside prize winner Dempsey.
The Sexiest Man Alive has been an annual People magazine event since the award’s inception in 1985, with the first winner, Mel Gibson, aged 29. Last year’s winner was Chris Evans, while other recent winners include Paul Rudd, Michael B. Jordan, John Legend and Idris Elba.
Tuesday’s episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” featured a musical performance by Saint Harison and an interview with “Pod Save America” podcast hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett and Tommy Vietor.
The issue of “Sexiest Man Alive” with an interview with Dempsey will be available for purchase on Friday.