Essence says their “giving the people what they want” of their ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ line-up. From NFL participant Jalen Hurts to rapper-turned-actor Method Man and actor John Boyega, the outlet took to their Instagram to boost the trending convo.
The innanet streets have been sizzling with reactions after PEOPLE launched its annual choose on Tuesday (Nov. 8). This yr, the title went to Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick “McDreamy” Dempsey.
“I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!” Patrick informed PEOPLE. “I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.”
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Reactions to Patrick’s crowning have been everywhere, and on Wednesday (Nov.8), Essence added extra hype with their very own record. The outlet shared a seven-slide publish on Instagram that includes Black entertainers and celebrities.
“There is a sermon on our heart that we have to speak to. The Lord Giveth, and we marvel at How Excellent his work is. We have a few questions for the PEOPLE, and feel free to pinch us because we may be DREAMING. But How is he the sexiest, when THEY exist? AMEN… look at A MAN! #ESSENCE,” their caption stated.
Here are Essence’s picks!
Essence Pick One: Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts, 25, quarterback on the Philadelphia Eagles and BET’s Sportsman of the Year. Last week, Hurts was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. From his top-tier athletic standing to his fly ‘matches off the sphere, Hurts turns heads!
But don’t break ya neck trigger Jalen Hurts additionally has his personal FIONE main woman, IT skilled Bryonna “Bry” Burrows.
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Pick Two: Method Man
Essence’s second choose, Method Man, has had the women pining over him for a sizzling minute! From spitting bars within the 90s to delivering traces in ‘Power Book II: Ghost,’ Method Man has been on LISTS!
His bodily look is such a viral matter that in August, he made it clear to Men’s Health that he’s “not a sex symbol.” Though he loves the eye, he doesn’t need to turn into somebody hooked on “trying to be that sexy” as his clock “starts winding down.”
Like Hurts, the 52-year-old is locked in, marriage ceremony ring included. He tied the knot together with his spouse, Tamika Smith, in 2001.
Essence Pick Three: Tyler Lepley
Tyler Lepley‘s full beard, always-crispy line-up, and sex appeal in TV characters like Diamond for ‘P-Valley’ hold him on the HOT record.
Still, he’s one other taken zaddy! Adding to Tyler Lepley‘s seems is how he has publicly praised his bae, Miracle Watts. They share a toddler son collectively.
Pick Four: Daniel Kaluuya
Coming in simply as sizzling as Essence’s pick-four is 34-year-old Daniel Kaluuya. The actor stole hearts together with his expertise in roles for “Black Panther,” “Queen & Slim,” and even “Get Out.” But it’s that crescent-white smile and British accent that additionally retains our eyes glued to the display screen chile!
We can’t say for positive if the actor is single and mingling. In June 2022, Parade and Bustle reported that he had been courting actor-producer Amandla Crichlow for the final a number of years.
Essence Pick Five: Larenz Tate
Larenz Tate. That’s it. That’s the outline. From “Love Jones” to “Dead Presidents” and “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” the 48-year-old has had followers drooling ate our TV display screen for at the very least three many years.
If you’re questioning, his spouse, Tomasina Parrott, has been proper there drooling with us. They wed in 2006.
Pick Six: Skepta
For these unfamiliar with Skepta, the British grime MC has been within the music trade for the reason that early 2000s. In addition to pulling in followers together with his artwork, the 41-year-old retains heads on a swivel together with his runway-like seems and chiseled facial options! It’s unclear if he’s courting in the mean time, however his previous roster reportedly contains award-winning singer Adele.
Essence Pick Seven: John Boyega
John Boyega, 31, is a lil’ newer to the zaddys’ block. And together with his seems, that could be his everlasting place of residence, chile! The British and Nigerian actor obtained a recent wave of reward for his on-screen expertise after the discharge of “They Cloned Tyrone” this yr after delivering in “The Woman King” in 2022.
In July, he informed Esquire he desires a relationship however doesn’t “fixate” on it.
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