Wait, They Gave Noah Wyle Sexiest Man Alive? Here Are 15 Hunks Fans Say Deserved It More!

Josh Hartnett is basically the comeback king of the Sexiest Man game. At 48, he’s rocking shows like Black Mirror and movies like Oppenheimer, plus Netflix’s hit mini-series Below, where he’s a tough fisherman battling a scary underwater beast - and yes, that’s very cool. Fans say he’s been their Sexiest Man crush every year since forever. Can you blame them?

Theo James is that classic Hollywood hunk who people keep hoping will finally snag the Sexiest Man title - because seriously, why hasn’t he yet? From Divergent to The White Lotus, his smoldering looks and smooth voice have fans hooked. One user even called his voice a "stimulating ASMR" - basically, listening to him is a chill-out session you never knew you needed.

Kyle Chandler just leveled up in 2026, jumping from relatable football coach vibes in Friday Night Lights to rocking a superhero cape in HBO's Lanterns. At 61, he’s the ultimate silver fox who’s got that 'I-save-the-day' look and makes you wanna be his sidekick - or, you know, just go to his doctor appointments because you care.

Alan Ritchson isn’t just flexing his muscles - although those biceps are basically trophies themselves. Fans say he's got this laid-back, funny way of chatting that makes you forget how intimidating he looks. He's got the perfect combo of "look out world" and "let's grab coffee," aka alpha perfection.

Aaron Pierre has been busy being absolutely unmissable in 2026, starring as a Green Lantern and starring alongside Ryan Gosling in Star Wars. Fans are loud and proud: this chocolate man deserves to be the Sexiest Man Alive, and people need to rethink who gets these crowns (hello, diversity!).

Jensen Ackles has been in the crush game for nearly 20 years thanks to Supernatural’s Dean Winchester. Fans cherish his rugged Texas charm and say he was basically Sexiest Man Alive from day one and hasn’t lost that mojo since. The internet’s got his back, and one fan even promised, 'We will get you that title someday.'

Fans throwing Tom Holland into the mix were basically saying: here’s your fresh, hot, global superstar. Beloved Spidey and Zendaya’s hubby? Yep, that guy. Some commenters didn’t hold back, calling Noah Wyle ‘old and used cotton swab’ next to Tom’s youthful vibe. Ouch, but hey, drama makes everything juicier.

Sterling K. Brown’s fans aren’t shy about saying he’s been totally robbed. Not only did Noah Wyle win over him at the Emmys, but now they say he also swooped up the Sexiest Man title unfairly (some whispering that money changed hands). Either way, Sterling deserves the spotlight and the crown, like yesterday.

If the backlash had a poster boy, it’d be Shawn Hatosy. Fans swear he’s hotter and more deserving than Noah Wyle, especially after seeing his army-veteran scenes and some spicy audio narrations that literally made people swoon. One group got so fed up they made a fake People cover with Shawn on top as the real Sexiest Man Alive. Talk about fan power!

Austin Abrams is that fresh face younger fans are rooting for. After starring in horror flick Weapons and new Resident Evil projects, plus a whale-swallowed diving adventure in Whalefall, fans think he’s been flying under the radar too long. In a just world, they say, he’d have been People’s 2026 pick. We’re taking notes!

Wilson Bethel might not be mainstream top of mind, but his fans are fiercely loyal. They made a mock People cover starring him, gushed over his anytime-charming looks, and loved his troublemaking roles - like Wade Kinsella and Marvel’s Bullseye. Basically, you shouldn't love him, but you totally do.

Manny Jacinto jumped from being TV’s lovable Jason Mendoza to The Acolyte’s sharp-cheekboned villain, and honestly? Fans don’t need much more reason than ‘he’s so fine’ to want him on this list. Sometimes, it’s just about the looks – and Manny’s got 'em in spades.

Sebastian Stan is the chameleon of the list, moving from Marvel’s Bucky to bold, bald roles like Fjord’s Mihai. Fans are convinced that even bald, he’s outsexying everyone else out there. Put simply: if sexiness were a contest for transformations, Sebastian would win hands down.

Connor Storrie’s been quietly winning hearts with TV hits and appearances at big events like Paris Fashion Week. Fans compare him to fictional characters and say he’s their personal Sexiest Man alive - even if the title might cramp his style just yet. Hey, sometimes being the mysterious underdog is cooler anyway.

Jon Bernthal is the guy you think of when you want rugged intensity with a gravelly voice that makes you stop and listen. Fans aren’t kidding - they want the Sexiest Man title retired just so it can live on forever with him as the one and only. Talk about a hardcore fan club.