We seem to agree: Paul Rudd really is the sexiest man alive – Los Angeles Times

Hey, look at Paul Rudd.

The 52-year-old actor, who began stealing scenes and hearts in the 1990s and doesnt appear to have aged since, has officially been named People magazines Sexiest Man Alive of 2021. And, for the most part, the internet is not mad about it.

Im hoping now that Ill finally be invited to some of those sexy dinners with [George] Clooney and [Brad] Pitt and [Michael] B. Jordan, Rudd recently told People, rattling off just a few of his Sexiest Man Alive predecessors.

And I figure Ill be on a lot more yachts. Im excited to expand my yachting life. And Ill probably try to get better at brooding in really soft light. I like to ponder. I think this is going to help me become more inward and mysterious. And Im looking forward to that.

As tends to happen with all Paul Rudd discourse online, Twitter users couldnt help but marvel at the Ant-Man stars age-defying good looks, affectionally dubbing him an ageless vampire.

Paul Rudd wins Peoples Sexiest Man Alive, using this photo of him from either 1994, 2002, 2010 or 2021, joked CityNews Edmonton reporter Courtney Theriault.

Gotta really question the metrics because he hasnt changed at all in the last two decades, mused another person. How can he just now become the sexiest man alive?

One of Rudds Marvel costars, Mark Ruffalo, gave the performer his sexy stamp of approval by sharing a GIF of himself fan-girling over the Sexiest Man Alive at Comic Con and claiming he knew this day would come.

Congrats, man Ruffalo tweeted. I hope you continue to never age so you can continue to hold this title.

Another frequent Disney player, Frozen star Josh Gad, also celebrated Peoples choice, remarking, If I had to lose out to someone, Im happy its Paul. While repeat Rudd collaborator Seth Rogen simply tweeted, No arguments here.

Though Rudd due to his down-to-earth charm and nice-guy reputation seems to be one of the least controversial Sexiest Man Alive recipients in recent memory (looking at you, Blake Shelton), Twitter users still had plenty of opinions about who else might have been awarded the coveted title.

Among the fan-nominated alternate picks were Hawaii Five-0" alum Daniel Dae Kim, Superman star Henry Cavill, Midnight Mass actor Rahul Kohli and Bridgerton heartthrob Reg-Jean Page.

Before debuting Rudds smoldering Sexiest Man Alive magazine cover Tuesday on national TV, Late Show host Stephen Colbert put his guest through a rigorous sexy test challenging him to pose with a finger in his mouth, back it up like a Tonka truck and model a construction workers uniform before telling him, and, look, theres no easy way to say this: You tested negative for sexy.

When Rudd humbly welcomed the results and thanked Colbert for his time, however, the comedian abruptly changed his tune.

Dont you see, Paul? Colbert said. Theres nothing sexier than humility. That was the last test, and you passed .... Youre the sexiest man alive!

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