Actor Michael B. Jordan has been named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2020, the magazine announced late Tuesday.
Chris Evans was named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2022.
Actor Paul Rudd was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2021.
Actor Michael B. Jordan, shown here in this 2018 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2020.
John Legend was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2019.
Actor-director Idris Elba was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2018.
Blake Shelton was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2017.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, shown here in this 2019 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2016.
David Beckham, shown here in this 2019 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2015.
Chris Hemsworth, shown here in this 2019 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2014.
Adam Levine, shown here in this 2016 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2013.
Channing Tatum, shown here in this 2013 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2012.
Bradley Cooper, shown here in this 2019 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2011.
Actor Ryan Reynolds, shown here in this 2016 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2010.
Two-time winner Johnny Depp was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive for a second time in 2009.
Hugh Jackman, shown here in this 2019 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2008.
Actor Matt Damon was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2007.
Two-time winner George Clooney, who was first named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1997, won the title again in 2006.
Actor Matthew McConaughey was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2005.
Actor Jude Law, shown here in this 2009 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2004.
Two-time winner Johnny Depp was first named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2003.
Actor Ben Affleck, shown here in this 2013 file photo, was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2002.
The 33-year-old actor, known for his roles in “Black Panther” and “Creed,” tweeted a video early Wednesday in reaction to winning the annual title, which People has awarded since 1985.
“What’s going on? My name is Michael B. Jordan, and I am this year’s Sexiest Man Alive,” he said in the clip. “The people said it. The people said it.”
He added that his mother, a regular reader of the magazine, is the most excited about the news.
“I think a lot of the older women in my family are definitely proud of this one,” he said. “This is one that they’re definitely going to have a special place for.”
In a profile of the actor, the magazine noted that Jordan has been a vocal supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement and championed diversity with his production company, Outlier Society Productions.
“I’ve been picking my moments to make the most impact,” Jordan told People. “We can all take action – big or small – to help create the change we want to see.”
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2003: Michael B. Jordan poses for an "All My Children" promotional photo.
2005: Nelly and Michael B. Jordan appear during Ashanti’s 25th birthday surprise party at Glo in New York City in 2005.
2006: Michael B. Jordan appears at the "Last Holiday" New Jersey premiere at Newark Screens on Springfield in Newark, New Jersey, in 2006.
2007: Dominique Andriese, Michael B. Jordan and LaTanya Jackson appear in this 2007 photo.
2011: Michael B. Jordan attends the "Real Steel" Los Angeles premiere at Gibson Amphitheatre on Oct. 2, 2011, in Universal City, California.
2013: Actor Michael B. Jordan appears during an interview with host Jay Leno on July 25, 2013.
2013: Actor Michael B. Jordan arrives at the 2013 GQ Men of the Year Party at The Ebell of Los Angeles on Nov. 12, 2013, in Los Angeles.
2014: Actors Terry Crews (left) and Michael B. Jordan at the Men’s Fitness 2014 Game Changers event at Palihouse on Sept. 17, 2014, in West Hollywood, California.
2015: Michael B. Jordan and producer Sylvester Stallone attend the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Creed" at Regency Village Theatre on Nov. 19, 2015, in Westwood, California.
2016: Actor Michael B. Jordan backstage at the 88th annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on Feb. 28, 2016, in Hollywood, Calif.
2017: Acto Michael B. Jordan waits to be announced before the NBA All-Star Game as part of the 2017 NBA All Star Weekend on Feb. 19, 2017, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2018: Actors Michael B. Jordan (left) and Chadwick Boseman attend the Marvel Studios’ "Black Panther" global junket press conference on Jan. 30, 2018, at Montage Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, Calif.
2019: Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan and Danai Gurira arrive at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 6, 2019.
2020: Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx attend the "Just Mercy" UK Special Screening at Vue Leicester Square on Jan. 15, 2020, in London.