"Was Michael Scott in charge of this decision": Fans react as John Krasinski is named PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive

Modified Nov 13, 2024 09:17 GMT

Paramount — Instagram users comment on People Magazine naming Krasinski the 'Sexiest Man Alive 2024' (Image via Getty)

John Krasinski was named the 'Sexiest Man Alive 2024' by People Magazine in their November edition. In the story published on November 12, 2024, the media outlet also mentioned Krasinski’s actual reaction as to when he got the news. John stated:

“Just immediate blackout, actually. Zero thoughts. Other than maybe I'm being punked. That's not how I wake up, thinking, ‘Is this the day that I'll be asked to be the Sexiest Man Alive?’ And yet it was the day you guys did it. You guys have really raised the bar for me.”

Furthermore, he mentioned that his wife, Emily Blunt, and their daughters were also left excited by the news, as John claimed that “there was a lot of joy involved in me telling her [Emily].” The actress also stated how she would put the cover of the magazine as wallpaper in their house.

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However, apart from John Krasinski and his family reacting to the news, several users on the internet also began pouring in their reactions.

As an Instagram account, @TheShadeRoom, posted about the news on the platform, several netizens shared a variety of comments under the post. One social media user hilariously asked if Michael Scott was the one who chose John Krasinski's name, referencing the popular series The Office. The comment read:

“Was Michael Scott in charge of this decision?”

Instagram users comment on People Magazine naming Krasinski the 'Sexiest Man Alive 2024' (Image via Instagram/@theshaderoom)

Meanwhile, many others also had varied reactions, as they commented:

On the other hand, several users appreciated the actor and were seemingly elated with the magazine's decision to name John as the 'Sexiest Man Alive.'

“I'm willing to take the cons with the pros”: John Krasinski opens up about his family’s reaction to being named the 'Sexiest Man Alive'

As John Krasinski was recently named the 'Sexiest Man Alive 2024' by People Magazine, he shared with the media outlet how his wife reacted, and how the situation might now change at his home. He began by mentioning about Emily Blunt’s reaction, saying:

"There was so much laughter on the other end of the phone; it was hard to get words.”

John Krasinski then stated how his daughters, Hazel and Violet, have also been excited about the news, however, he jokingly mentioned that the new title could change the dynamics of their house. John said:

"I do think it's going to make me do more household chores, but I'm willing to take the cons with the pros, to be honest with you. I think after the cover comes out, [Blunt] will be like, ‘All right, that means you’re going to really earn it here at home.'"

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John Krasinski and Emily Blunt dated for two years before getting married in July 2010 in Como, Italy. After their marriage, the duo welcomed two daughters—Hazel, who was born in 2014, and Violet, who was born in 2016.

More about the 45-year-old actor

Krasinski is a well-known actor and filmmaker, best known for his role as Jim Halpert on the sitcom The Office. John started his career in films in 2000, with the movie State and Main. He then appeared in a number of films, including A New Wave, Smiley Face, Away We Go, Nobody Walks, Aloha, Detroit, and many more.

Furthermore, John Krasinski has also appeared in several TV shows, including Law & Order: Criminal Intent, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Lip Sync Battle, and Jack Ryan. He has also directed, written, and produced many films and series, like IF, A Quite Place, The Hollars, Jack Ryan, and Curses!

Edited by Janhavi Chauhan