John Krasinski made headlines Tuesday when he revealed his new title. people magazine 2024 “Sexiest Man Alive”.
Krasinski, 45, posed for the annual campaign inside a yellow taxi in New York City, claiming he would claim the coveted title, which has previously gone to the likes of Patrick Dempsey, Chris Evans and Paul Rudd. When he heard he had received it, he joked, “I immediately lost consciousness.'' Michael B. Jordan, Idris Elba, etc.
Krasinski's wife of 14 years, actress Emily Blunt, was similarly excited about the cover and joked that she was interested in the wallpaper print for her Brooklyn home. “Are you showing that on camera? I think it's like a binding contract,” Krasinski said. People.com. “My kids will love it, it's not weird at all.”
The internet was abuzz when Krasinski's cover was revealed, with fans and followers praising the choice, while some online trolls wondered how 'The Office' actor won the honor of the year. Some people wondered if that was the case.
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John Krasinski's title of “Sexiest Man Alive'' has been called into question by internet trolls. (Julian Ungano/Getty Images)
“Is this true?” one fan wrote, while another wrote, “In a week…”
One user asked, “What's it really like?”
“That can't be true,” wrote another follower, while a user echoed the same statement, saying: “That's a joke.”
John Krasinski has been named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive. (Julian Ungano)
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“Are all the other humans on Earth dead?” asked another user.
While many people were outraged, Krasinski had considerable support.
Krasinski starred in The Office from 2005 to 2013. (Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photobank)
One fan said: “This has to be one of the best decisions ever.” Another responded: “I'm not mad about that, Jim Halpert.”
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Former The Office co-star Kate Flannery wrote: “It's about time!”
“John Krasinski is so sexy. Good choice!!” another fan wrote.
Despite the new title, Krasinski doesn't think much will change at home with his wife and two daughters, Hazel and Violet.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt married in 2010 and co-starred in John's film A Quiet Place in 2020. (Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic/Getty Images)
“I think I'll be doing more housework,” he joked. “If this comes out, she'll say, 'Okay, that means you can really make money here at home.'”
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