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People Magazine’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive is John Krasinski. No disrespect to John, but I’m not sure he was on most people’s radars for this “honor.” As I said yesterday, people were expecting someone like Glen Powell, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal or Jonathan Bailey, the last three because they all have huge films coming out (Gladiator II and Wicked). Glen Powell has arguably had the biggest heat score in the past year, with successful films like Twisters and Anyone But You. Glen would have been the really obvious choice. So obvious, in fact, that there’s a rumor going around that People’s editors “begged” Glen to accept the SMA title but he refused.
Glen Powell and Pedro Pascal turned down People’s Sexiest Man Alive before John Krasinski, 45, was ultimately crowned the coveted title, according to an insider. A source told DailyMail.com that the magazine ‘begged both of them to accept,’ but were ‘continuously shut down.’
‘Every year the magazine has dreams of who to get, but the person they want doesn’t always agree to be a part of it. Do you really think that they wanted Patrick Dempsey last year?’ they said. ‘And for this year, just like Patrick, John is a great guy but in no way was he their number-one choice. This year, the magazine asked Glen Powell and Pedro Pascal on a handful of occasions to be the pick, but they continued to say no. They both had their reasons to turn it down, but People Magazine begged both of them to accept and they were continuously shot down.’
The source went on to say being Sexiest Man alive wasn’t ‘important’ to the Twisters actor, 36, or the Gladiator II star, 49, ‘at this point in their careers.’
‘Glen wants to make more of an impact in acting now that he is finally getting amazing roles and becoming more of a star and Pedro doesn’t feel like it was ever something he wanted to entertain,’ they added. ‘He sees the gimmick of it all and though there is a flattery to it, his ego doesn’t need it.’
I have no idea if Pedro was really offered it, but I can completely understand why he would turn down something like this. His vibe is definitely more arty/serious actor, and he has shown time and time again that he’s not down with the babygirlification from fans. As for Glen… I don’t know. It’s completely believable that People wanted Glen. I just have a hard time believing that a guy as thirsty as Glen would turn it down?? Deuxmoi’s sources say the same thing though. Also – Glen does appear on the cover of Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue, which is a much bigger honor in general. You might even say that his VF photos are sexier than any People Mag SMA shoot.
Glen Powell photographed by Gordon von Steiner for Vanity Fair’s Hollywood Issue. pic.twitter.com/xstW7f3uKc
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 13, 2024
Glen… GLEN… pic.twitter.com/5pJxLc7FNS
— sylvia (@newromantics02) November 13, 2024
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Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Cover Images.
Glen Powell attends the “Anyone But You” World Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square Theatre in New York, New York, USA on December 11, 2023.,Image: 828713312, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Glen Powell, Credit line: Robin Platzer / Twin Images / Avalon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – FEBRUARY 24: Glen Powell wearing Brioni arrives at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, United States.,Image: 850577825, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Glen Powell, Credit line: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Avalon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 11: Glen Powell attends the premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Twisters” at Regency Village Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.,Image: 889349334, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Glen Powell, Credit line: Jeffrey Mayer / Avalon
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 11: Glen Powell attends the premiere of Universal Pictures’ “Twisters” at Regency Village Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.,Image: 889349361, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Pictured: Glen Powell, Credit line: Jeffrey Mayer / Avalon
30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall
Featuring: Glen Powell
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 24 Feb 2024
Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover Images
Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Featuring: Glen Powell
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 11 Mar 2024
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages
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Universal Pictures Los Angeles premiere of ‘Twisters’ at Regency Village Theatre
Featuring: Glen Powell
Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 11 Jul 2024
Credit: Faye’s Vision/Cover Images
Glen Powell poses with fans as he leaves his hotel to attend a screening and Q&A for his new film Twisters
Featuring: Glen Powell
Where: New York, United States
When: 17 Jul 2024
Credit: Darla Khazei/INSTARimages
