Chris Evans selected as People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive
The votes have been cast, and the winner is — Chris Evans, named People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2022.
The “Captain America” star said “My mom will be so happy. She’s proud of everything I do but this is something she can really brag about,” when People asked himabout his new accolade.
The Boston-area native was at an Atlanta farmhouse for his cover shoot and talked about how uneasy he is about being chosen by the magazine for the honor.
“This whole thing is tough to be interviewed about,” Evans, 41, said. “It feels like a weird form of humble bragging.”
He also is expecting some teasing from his friends.
“Really this will just be a point of bullying. It’s ripe for harassment,” Evans told the publication.
Evans has been a box-office powerhouse over the past decade or so, but got his first on-screen credit in an educational video “Biodiversity Wild About Life!” in 1997 when he was in seventh grade, he said.
Evans had a handful of small screen credits before he was cast in the high school movie parody “Not Another Teen Movie” and his first superhero role as Johnny Storm in “Fantastic Four.” But it was his portrayal as the “star-spangled man with a plan” Steve Rogers, aka Captain America in 2011′s “Captain America: The First Avenger” that made him a household name.
Evans has played Rogers in 10 films, with the last appearance in 2019′s “Avengers: Endgame,” the AP reported.
The Associated Press reported that several other members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and other Marvel films have also had the honor of being named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, such as Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds, Idris Elba and Hugh Jackman.
Mel Gibson was the first, named in 1985.
Other past honorees include John Legend, Adam Levine, Richard Gere, Dwayne Johnson, David Beckham and Channing Tatum, according to the AP.
FILE PHOTO: Chris Evans attends the "The Gray Man" Netflix Special Screening at Zoopalast on July 18, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. Evans has been named People magazine’s the 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.
Chris Evans and Jaime Pressly at the premiere and after-party for "Not Another Teen Movie" at the Avco Theater in los Angeles, Ca. Friday, December 7, 2001. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 16: Actors Chris Evans and Jason Statham on stage at the 4th Annual Taurus World Stunt Awards at Paramount Pictures May 16, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 04: (L-R) The cast of "Fantastic Four" Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, Julian McMahon, Jessica Alba and Michael Chiklis pose backstage during the 2005 MTV Movie Awards at the Shrine Auditorium June 4, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The 14th annual award show will premiere on MTV Thursday, June 9 at 9:00PM (ET/PT). (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA – JUNE 04: Actress Scarlett Johansson (L) and actor Chris Evans present the Troops Choice award onstage during Spike TV’s 5th annual 2011 "Guys Choice" Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on June 4, 2011 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – JULY 11: Actor Chris Evans walks the trading floor before ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on July 11, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 19: Actor Chris Evans attends the "Captain America: The First Avenger" Los Angeles Premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on July 19, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – SEPTEMBER 10: Actor Chris Evans speaks onstage at the "Iceman" Press Conference during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox on September 10, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Actors Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo present onstage during the Oscars held at the Dolby Theatre on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA – APRIL 14: (L-R) Actors Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hiddleston accept the Movie of the Year award for "Marvel’s The Avengers" onstage during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on April 14, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
CULVER CITY, CA – APRIL 14: (L-R) Actor Chris Evans, winner of Movie of the Year for "Marvel’s The Avengers," poses in the press room during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards at Sony Pictures Studios on April 14, 2013 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 13: Actor Chris Evans, arrives at the premiere Of Marvel’s "Captain America:The Winter Soldier at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 13: (L-R) Actors Anthony Mackie, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp, Frank Grillo, Cobie Smulders, Maximiliano Hernandez, Georges St-Pierre, Callan Mulvey, Hayley Atwell, directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo and executive producer Louis D’Esposito attend Marvel’s "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 13, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 01: (L-R) Actors Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan from "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" Ring The NYSE Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange on April 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 26: Actors Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. attend Marvel’s Hall H Press Line for "Ant-Man" and "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 13: Actor Chris Evans attends the premiere of Marvel’s "Avengers: Age Of Ultron" at Dolby Theatre on April 13, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mark Davis/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 15: Actors Anthony Mackie (L) and Chris Evans of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR took part today in "Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios" presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)
INGLEWOOD, CA – MARCH 12: Actors Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr. on stage during the Nickelodeon’s 2016 Kids’ Choice Awards at The Forum on March 12, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: Actor Chris Evans (L) and executive producer Stan Lee attend the premiere of Marvel’s "Captain America: Civil War" at Dolby Theatre on April 12, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 23: Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. pose at the Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Cast Place Their Hand Prints In Cement At TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Forecourt at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on April 23, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO – SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Taika Waititi, Chris Evans, and Robert Pattinson attend The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Hollywood Reporter party at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter)
WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 14: Chris Evans attends the premiere of Lionsgate’s "Knives Out" at Regency Village Theatre on November 14, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images,)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 08: Chris Evans attends Disney And Pixar’s "Lightyear" premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 08, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 11: In this handout photo provided by Disney Resorts, actor Chris Evans poses with Disney/Pixar Animation characters during a visit to Disney’s California Adventure Park on June 11, 2022 at California Adventure Park inside Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh/Disney Resorts via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 18: Chris Evans attends the "The Gray Man" Netflix Special Screening at Zoopalast on July 18, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gerald Matzka/Getty Images for Netflix)
