"Finally!": 2023’s Sexiest Man Alive crowned
Patrick Dempsey has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2023!
The 57-year-old actor known for his role as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy snagged the title from last year's winner, Marvel heart-throb Chris Evans.
In his interview with the publication, the actor said that he will use his new-found status to promote “something positive”.
“I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life,” he said.
“It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.”
When asked about his reaction to finding out he was 2023's Sexiest Man Alive the actor joked that it was a long-time coming.
“I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!” he joked.
“I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.”
Introducing PEOPLE’s 2023 #SexiestManAlive, Patrick Dempsey. 🔥 https://t.co/4eYnCAG1Zr pic.twitter.com/5V0xVblnaE
— People (@people) November 8, 2023
The father-of-three also joked about how his children, Talula, 21, and 16-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby, will react to this news.
“They’re just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn’t be,” he said.
“Which is good, they keep me young.”
Funnily enough, his newfound status was also met with confusion, mostly from the younger generation who have no idea who he is.
“Who the hell is Patrick Dempsey?” one confused Gen Zer wrote.
“You all are making up new people every day; who is Patrick Dempsey?” another commented.
This left many Millennials feeling old.
“People ... not knowing who Patrick Dempsey is making me feel like a grandma. What do you mean you didn’t grow up watching Grey’s Anatomy, and you weren’t obsessed with Derek Sheppard since you were 10,” one commented.
“There is an is actual difference in being 26 vs. being 23! Because I am seeing 23 yr olds not know who Patrick Dempsey is,” another added.
And not everyone who is a Millennial agreed with People's choice.
"I mean… yes back in the day. But seriously? How is it not someone who is hot right now? I haven’t even seen/heard him mentioned in years," commented one person.
Is it 2005?” another wrote.
“Um, he is so 2007,” a third commented.
Regardless, Dempsey has aged like fine wine and many have said it's about time.
“Finally! Ain’t nobody under this post showed me a white man finer!"
Image: People Magazine/ X