NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: John Krasinski attends Paramount's "A Quiet Place: Day One" New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on June 26, 2024 in New York City.

John Krasinski is People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2024! Fans have mixed reactions. Understandably so, since we all have our preferences and for some, Krasinski might not immediately be their first thought when they hear the word “sexy.” But maybe these skeptical fans just haven’t taken the time to get to know Krasinski and his sexy qualities.  

Let’s get to know the man and discover why the people at People (yes, that was intentional) made the right decision. (Imagine having that job trying to decide who is the sexiest!)  

https://twitter.com/people/status/1856562036483805239

John Krasinski’s Early Life  

Krasinski was born in Massachusetts on October 20, 1979. He has two older brothers, Kevin and Paul, and was raised in the Catholic faith by their mother, Mary Clare, a nurse, and their father, Ronald, an doctor. He is of Irish-Polish descent. At a young age, he showed interest in the performing arts. At just six years old, he played the role of Daddy Warbucks in his school’s production of Annie.  

While a high school senior at Newton South High School, he co-starred in a play by B.J. Novak, who later became his The Office co-star. He went to Brown University and studied English and playwriting. He graduated in 2001.  

Acting Roles  

John Krasinski has been part of the entertainment industry since 2000 while still a student at Brown. During college, he managed to land a prestigious internship as a scriptwriter for Late Night with Conan O’Brien. After graduating, he began to pursue acting full-time. He started with minor roles and small TV appearances, but his breakthrough came in 2004 when he was cast as Jim Halpert in The Office. His portrayal of the lovable, charming and quick-witted “every guy,” made him a household name.  

From there, Krasinski expanded his career and appeared in a number of films and TV shows, showcasing his range in different genres, solidifying him as one of Hollywood’s bankable stars.  

Reactions to the Announcement  

When he heard the news that he was People’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, he immediately thought that he was “being punked.” His wife of 14 years, actress Emily Blunt, had a funny reaction. Per his interview with People (via Independent), Blunt was “very excited” and said that she would “print off the cover and use it as wallpaper.”  Aside from Blunt and his family, Krasinski said he also told Matt Damon about the honor, per NBC News

It might be a recognition Krasinski didn’t expect to have, a sentiment shared by some, including this article that mentioned 2024 is not Krasinski’s “year for visible hotness.” They felt that he is past his “hotness” expiration date. Ouch!

Some comments on social media felt the same way. 

“I’m so disappointed it’s not even funny. I stayed up till midnight for this bulls—.”

“We really are in the worst timeline possible.”

“He is not sexy at all but whatever” 

“John Krasinski as People’s Sexiest Man Alive? Guess the ‘I’m just here for the pizza’ look is what’s in now. Who knew awkward charm was the new definition of sexy?”

Nevertheless, Krasinski still has people happy for him, one of those is Angela Kinsey, his co-star from The Office. Kinsey told Entertainment Weekly, “I love John. He’s such a good person and I’m so happy for all the success he’s having. But I think of him like my little brother, so this is like your little brother getting Sexiest Man Alive! You’re kind of like, ‘What is happening?’ But he’s such a cutie.” 

With this whole debate on Krasinki’s award, we think this one tweet from @edebiriscinema perfectly summed it up.  

“like i don’t disagree. john krasinski and jim halpert changed the trajectory of my life but one thing about People magazine… they’re gonna make a man SMA in the wrong year every single time.”

  • Funny is Sexy

    One of the reasons why we thought People made the right decision is that Krasinski doesn’t believe he deserves the crown. His self-deprecating humor shows how funny and confident he is that he can poke fun at himself.

    In his interview with the magazine, Krasinski couldn’t quite wrap his head around it. “Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts.” He added, “That’s not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I’ll be asked to be Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”

    We all know Krasinski is funny, thanks to his breakout role as Jim Halpert on The Office, but his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to announce his award only solidified his case that “funny is sexy” (ask Paul Rudd, 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive). His humor and humility are exactly what make him even more deserving of the recognition.

    John Krasinski Is People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2024 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 

  • He's Got Range

    John Krasinski is best known for his role as Jim Halpert on NBC’s sitcom The Office, a character he played from 2005-2013. In fact, he and Jenna Fischer who played Pam Beesley, Krasinski’s love interest in the TV series, often dodge questions from fans on why they aren’t together in real life. The chemistry between them felt so genuine, people often thought their love story extended beyond the show. 

    However, Krasinski has proven his versatility through a wide range of roles beyond romance and comedy. He’s shown his action-star chops as the titular character in the spy thriller series, Jack Ryan and in the war movie 13 Hours: The Soldiers of Benghazi. He’s worked on horror as the director and star of A Quiet Place I and II. He’s voiced animated characters in Shrek the Third, Monsters vs. Aliens, Monsters University, and Animal Crackers. Krasinski even joined the superhero world as Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He even showcased his boy band potential by lip syncing NSYNC’s Bye, Bye, Bye! 

    John Krasinski Lip Sync Battle | Comedy Central LA

  • He's Also Good Behind the Camera

    Aside from being an accomplished actor, Krasinski also made a name for himself as a writer, producer and director. He directed several episodes of The Office, the critically acclaimed A Quiet Place and its suspenseful sequel, A Quiet Place II. Aside from these horror films, he also recently directed the fantasy comedy movie, IF. Through these projects, it’s obvious Krasinski has the talent and versatility to jump between polar opposite genres. 

    Steve Carell, his The Office co-star mentioned to USA Today how wonderful Krasinski is as a director. “We love each other, and we’ve always worked well together. John is a fantastic director, and there’s a reason everybody jumped at the chance to be in this movie [IF]. It was a no-brainer for me.” 

    IF | Paramount Pictures

  • A Devoted Family Man

    John Krasinski and Emily Blunt try their best to keep their relationship private. They are one of the rare couples who don’t get involved in controversies. It seems there is no negative press about the two and seeing them together or hearing them talk about one another during interviews will make you feel their marriage is not perfect (and they don’t pretend to be), they just put in the effort to make it work.   

    Their love story began in November 2008 and like his character Jim Halpert who bought an engagement ring for Pam Beesly one week after they started dating, he “liked it and put a ring on it” in August 2009, after 9 months of dating and married in July of the next year. Fast forward to today, and they’re a couple who make marriage, parenthood, and even working together look like a breeze.  

    Krasinski and Blunt’s co-star in A Quiet Place I and II, Millicent Simmonds said in an interview with Cinema Daily US, “John and Emily have a great chemistry, not just on film but in real life. Actually, in real life, they shine more. They are co-collaborators.” She added, “Also, John has this amazing vision and a fabulous sense of humor — a lot from Emily — so it just made the whole experience perfect.” 

    They seem to be a match made in heaven, unless, of course, you ask the London customs agent who couldn’t believe Krasinski is married to Blunt. 

    London Customs Agent Couldn’t Believe John Krasinski Is Married to Emily Blunt | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 

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