The late People magazine editor Pat Ryan, a woman, was the one who made it into a franchise, wisely targeting the mostly female reading audience. Former editor Jim Gaines, who later took the reins from Ryan, told Slate, “Honestly, if it had been a male editor, I’m not sure if it would have even happened.”

John Krasinski is People’s Sexiest Man Alive. The title was bestowed on The Office funny guy and If director on Tuesday’s The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. It started with a funny bit about how Colbert wished he had won and Krasinski consoled him.

Stephen Colbert humorously revealed John Krasinski as People's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive on The Late Show. Colbert kicked off the segment by recalling having the "tremendous honor" of previously announcing Paul Rudd and Chris Evans the award.

What if we accepted that sexiness is subjective, and let people bask in their hot man getting his foxy flowers?

John Krasinski has been named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2024. The announcement was first made on the most recent episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” In an interview with the publication,

"The Office" star was announced as People's Sexiest Man Alive on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." He succeeds 2023 recipient Patrick Dempsey.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where the host kicked off the segment by throwing it back to two previous recipients. "In recent years I have had the tremendous honor of announcing Paul Rudd and Chris Evans for their terms as PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive,

Krasinski starred in “The Office” before launching the “Quiet Place” franchise and leading the action series “Jack Ryan.”

John Krasinski has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2024, taking over for 2023 winner Patrick Dempsey.