Social media reacts to Sexiest Man Alive pick

John Krasinski has emerged victorious as People magazine’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive — and social media users have many thoughts.

Krasinski, 45, is best known for his role of Jim Halpert on the NBC’s The Office. He’s also a producer, director and writer who’s been married to actress Emily Blunt since 2010.

People’s pick came as a surprise to many users on the platform X, who shared their reactions following the announcement Tuesday night on the Late Show with Steven Colbert.

jim wasn’t even the sexiest man alive in that office https://t.co/yiCIZgq9qq pic.twitter.com/sOasJ7YrHH

— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) November 13, 2024

John Krasinski is People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2024……. Another devastating Tuesday night in November

— Caro (@apatheticDIVA) November 13, 2024

john krasinski sexiest man alive pic.twitter.com/Aa2KQ8GU6Q

— shelby (@ShelbyKidman) November 13, 2024

Imagine being called the sexiest man alive and everyone is immediately calling you mid or ugly actually oh I would not be strong enough for that lol

— Ashley Reese (@offbeatorbit) November 13, 2024

Idk about everyone else but i am very much pleased with John Krasinski as Sexiest Man Alive 2024 ????‍↕️ pic.twitter.com/XOVzRLPXsj

— Maruchan (@mg_wafflehouse) November 13, 2024

Many expected actor Glen Powell to clinch the title after his performance as Tyler Owens in “Twisters” this summer.

you’re not gonna sit here and tell me that glen powell didn’t solidify his spot as the sexiest man alive after wearing a white t shirt and a cowboy hat in the pouring rain https://t.co/XriOyAw6xE pic.twitter.com/6JlAZmuy9q

— ★ cowboy nicole ???? (@pttercrux) November 13, 2024

glen powell should’ve been the sexiest man alive just from this video alone pic.twitter.com/RV0uxX1uxl

— caro ⭐️ (@stylesgala) November 13, 2024

The answer to People’s Sexiest Man Alive is Glen Powell…and even if it’s not, it’s still Glen Powell. pic.twitter.com/YZqYVopjxA

— •b• ‎????????✨ (@_tinkerB) November 12, 2024

so apparently the “sexiest man alive” is not glen powell
pic.twitter.com/SPguxQM85t

— sylvia (@newromantics02) November 13, 2024

glen powell you were ROBBED but don't worry you're still the sexiest man alive of the year To Me pic.twitter.com/WgHzEWSIh5

— ailís ⚭ (@thegallicshrugs) November 13, 2024

Past honorees have included Patrick Dempsey, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, David Beckham, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and Matthew McConaughey, People said.

Before the decision was announced, People released its 2024 Readers’ Choice Poll results, which included various categories. Krasinski didn’t appear on the list, but these 15 did:

• Sexiest Handyman: Chip Gaines
• Sexiest Long-Married Star: Tim McGraw
• Gen SeXiest: Shemar Moore
• Sexiest Summer Action Star: Glen Powell
• Sexiest Fiyero: Jonathan Bailey
• Sexiest Talk Show Host: Mark Consuelos
• Sexiest Dog Dad: Max Greenfield
• Makes BRAT Look Sexiest: Joe Jonas
• Sexiest Tattoos: Jeremy Allen White
• Sexiest New Heartthrob: Jacob Elordi
• Sexiest Musician: Harry Styles
• Sexiest First-Time Dad: Robert Pattinson
• Sexiest Podcast Host: Jason and Travis Kelce
• Sexiest Supportive Partner in Sports: Hunter Woodhall
• Sexiest TikTok Star: Mark Estes

Social media has also been buzzing about some of the other men shot for the issue this year.

The men from the popular sitcom “New Girl” — Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris and Damon Wayans Jr. — reunited for photos.

The men of ‘NEW GIRL’ reunite for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue.

????: Sami Drasin pic.twitter.com/jj2K9ujThu

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 12, 2024

my favorite men https://t.co/DBQn0xhw7B

— liz (@unrealizzztic) November 12, 2024

Lamorne Morris, Damon Wayans Jr., Jake Johnson, and Max Greenfield appear in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issue.

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????: https://t.co/Gm8oGKkXLg pic.twitter.com/xNChHP8GRb

— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) November 12, 2024

Record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco posed for the issue as well, and people mistook him for the official pick online before Krasinski was announced.

Benny Blanco for PEOPLE Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 Issue. pic.twitter.com/wF6eQFqd7Z

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 11, 2024

benny blanco and sexiest man alive should never be in the same sentence https://t.co/1lxDqbYNzK

— . (@orseunid) November 11, 2024

Me when I thought Benny Blanco was named sexiest man alive pic.twitter.com/nBUZB9UOsV

— Jessi del Monte ???? (@IAMSTAINEDBYYOU) November 12, 2024