American actor Patrick Dempsey has been crowned People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2023.
The revelation was made on Tuesday night’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The actor is renowned for his roles in the long-running ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the iconic ‘Ferrari’.
Speaking to People in an article featuring him as this year’s winner, Dempsey expressed his gratitude, saying, “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life. It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly, my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.”
Dempsey has been married to make-up artist Jilian Fink since 1999 and together they have three children.
Notably, Dempsey’s fame skyrocketed with his portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd, also known as “McDreamy,” in the beloved hit medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy.” His charismatic and compassionate depiction of the character earned him a legion of fans and solidified his status as a heartthrob.
He takes over from last year’s honoree ‘Marvel’ actor Chris Evans, while other recent winners include Paul Rudd, Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, and Idris Elba.
In addition to the prestigious title, People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive issue features a lineup of “many, many sexy men,” including Pedro Pascal, Timothée Chalamet, Usher, Jamie Foxx, Lenny Kravitz, and Philadelphia Eagles’ star center Jason Kelce.