Paul Rudd, arguably one of the funniest and friendliest leading men in Hollywood, was named Sexiest Man Alive for 2021 by People magazine, Report informs referring to The Washington Post.
He takes over the honor from actor Michael B. Jordan, who was awarded the title last year.
The actor told People he was humbled and surprised by the honor.
Rudd has been a Hollywood mainstay since his breakout role in the 1995 romantic comedy “Clueless.” His roles in TV series and films like “Friends,” “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” and “This Is 40” earned him high marks for his comedic wit - and for what fans say is his ability to never age.
He entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ant-Man in 2015, a blockbuster role he’s held ever since. His next turn in the role will be in 2023 for “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Rudd will be seen next in the film “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” which premieres this month, as well the Apple TV Plus series “The Shrink Next Door.”
Rudd told People that he’s happiest around his family - Julie, 53, his wife of 18 years, and their two children, Jack, 17, and Darby, 12. He said his wife, who was the only person he told ahead of the announcement, was “stupefied.”