Glen Powell haters everywhere (*cough* me) are celebrating today because the Anyone but You star is not People‘s Sexiest Man Alive of 2024, despite what the streets have been saying. The title officially belongs to John Krasinski this year! Yes, John as in The Office, A Quiet Place, etc. Although I personally have no issue with this outcome (and I’m mostly just thrilled that someone beat Glen), I acknowledge that it feels a touch random. I love John, but I wouldn’t say he’s really been in the, uh, sexy man conversation recently. Why didn’t this win happen during his Office or Quiet Place eras? Naturally, the people of social media are baffled, crashing out, and searching for answers.

Why is John Krasinski People‘s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive? Here’s what we know so far.

Why Is John Krasinski People’s Sexiest Man Alive In 2024?

Why People Chose John Krasinski This Year

I will point out that Sexiest Man Alive is a readers’ choice poll! John simply won the popular vote, and you can rest assured that he’s just as shocked and confused as you are. When he learned that he was going to be crowned People‘s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, he apparently had an “immediate blackout” and “zero thoughts.” At first, the actor and director thought he was being pranked. “That’s not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’” John told the magazine. “And yet it was the day you guys did it. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”

In People‘s article about John winning, there are some intriguing insights in the comments section. There are notably a few pinned “featured” comments from fans (likely John voters) who are pleased about the outcome. “Yes!!!” someone named Veronica wrote. “There is no man sexier than one who is handsome with a great smile, is funny, adores his wife whom he supports in all respects, and is devoted to his family. I thought he was HOT the first time I saw him.” She pointed out that looks will fade, but “true” beauty will always be there. She added, “John exudes inner beauty topped with exterior manliness.” Veronica kind of ate here, not gonna lie.

Angie, another featured commenter, echoed Veronica’s thoughts. “Well deserved!” Angie wrote. “A family man who adores his wife and kids, kills it at work, is kind and appreciates his charmed life, is sexy as hell!” Considering these are the highlighted comments, I’m thinking People wants to emphasize that John is a kind and funny family man… and he’s also pretty sexy. But this is just an educated guess! Maybe he’s been secretly campaigning for years.

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