Idris Elba Is Sexiest Man Alive in 2018! See Previous Handsome Winners (+Video)
In 2018 PEOPLE magazine named Idris Elba as the Sexiest Man Alive in 2018. Check out the previous handsome winners and their sexiest pics on Nexter.org.
Here’s Idris Elba on People’s Sexiest Man Alive cover.
Source: People
2018 Sexiest Man Alive
Idris Elba’s reaction about winning the place of the sexiest man in 2018 was quite sincere. He didn’t expect to win, however, stated that it’s really nice feeling.
“I was like, ‘Come on, no way. Really?’” Idris Elba tells PEOPLE. “Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ‘Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.’ But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise — an ego boost for sure.”
Source: Idris Elba Instagram
He adores his children, “Being witness to the birth of my children is the biggest and best thing ever,” says Elba, who is the father of a daughter and son.
“I’m super doting, big hugs, kisses, lots of love-yous. I’m sure my daughter’s like, ‘All right Dad, chill out.’ My son is still at that age where he loves a cuddle.”
Source: Idris Elba Twitter
He also shared some thoughts on the life, “Life isn’t about thinking about what you should have done,” adds Elba.
“I think everyone should adopt the philosophy that tomorrow is not promised so just go for it today, man. You might as well do it to your heart’s content.”
Idris Elba is an actor, producer, musician and DJ. Idris Elba movies include: American Gangster (2007) and Prometheus (2012), Thor (2011) and its sequels Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and many more.
2017 Sexiest Man Alive
In 2017 People magazine named Blake Shelton as the Sexiest Man Alive.
In case you don’t know, Blake Shelton is a 41-year-old country singer and The Voice coach. For the last two years, he has a relationship with pop singer Gwen Stefani.
Blake Shelton (2017 winner) and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (2016 cover)
Shelton told People Magazine Gwen was the one who encouraged him to accept the title of Sexiest Man Alive, while he was doubted.
“She goes, ‘Listen to me, you’re going to regret this for the rest of your life if you don’t take this gift and just live in the moment,” he said.
In total 29 men have received the title of the Sexiest Man Alive in the 32-year-old history of the award.
Hold on, Ladies, here are they:
The first Sexiest Man Alive was Mel Gibson when he was honored in 1985.
Then goes Mark Harmon (1986), Harry Hamlin (1987), John F. Kennedy Jr. (1988) who by the way was the youngest ever Sexiest Man Alive – 27 years old.
From left to right: Mel Gibson, Mark Harmon, Harry Hamlin, John F. Kennedy Jr.
The next one who earned the title was Sean Connery, who became the oldest Sexiest Man Alive in 1989 at age 59.
In 1990 Tom Cruise nabbed the People’s title followed by Patrick Swayze (1991) and Nick Nolte (1992).
1993 was a special year for Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford as the magazine named them as the “Sexiest Couple Alive”.
In next years were honored such man as Brad Pitt, who get it twice – in 1994 and in 2000, Denzel Washington, George Clooney – in 1997 and in 2006, Harrison Ford, Pierce Brosnan.
From left to right: Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Harrison Ford
Also among winners were Ben Affleck, Johnny Depp in 2003 and 2009, Jude Law.
From left to right: Pierce Brosnan, Ben Affleck, Johnny Depp, Jude Law
Later they were joined by Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, Adam Levine, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
From left to right: Matthew McConaughey, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, Adam Levine
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