After 18yrs, Patrick Dempsey Finally Wins 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive

Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey has been named this year’s Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine.

Demsey gained notoriety for playing Doctor Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy,” one of the greatest TV series ever.

In addition, he starred in other Hollywood classics including “Made of Honour” and “Enchanted.”

The 57-year-old movie star claimed he was “shocked” to hear the announcement, which aired on Tuesday night via the “Jimmy Kimmel Live” show, after 18 years, when he finished second for two years.

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“I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!” he said. “I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.”

In his interview with People, the philanthropist expressed gratitude for the title, stating that it gives him the platform to do something positive. Dempsey is the founder of the Dempsey Center, an organisation for supporting cancer patients which he created in honour of his mother.

“I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life. It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly, my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive,” he said.

He was previously named the second Sexist Man Alive both in 2005 and 2006. After finally topping the list this year, Dempsey joins the ranks of other heartthrobs like Marvel star Chris Evans, who was the immediate past holder of the title, Paul Rudd, Michael B. Jordan, and several others.