33 men who are worthy runners-up for Noah Wyle's Sexiest Man Alive title

Noah Wyle was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2026. Kevin Winter/Getty Images Noah Wyle was announced as People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2026. The public seemed a bit split with People's choice. Still, we've found 33 other celebrities that we think are worthy runners-up. Noah Wyle has been named the latest People's Sexiest Man Alive. People doesn't always impress readers with its selections, and this year is no exception. Wyle, 55, has been highly praised as this year's choice by some, while others have decried that he's not even the sexiest man on "The Pitt." There are several parameters that determine who gets chosen. First, the person has to accept, which not everyone does. That's reportedly why the honor has never been bestowed on Ryan Gosling. Secondly, the person usually has a project that they're promoting. Wyle, an actor, has had a busy few years. In September, he won his second Emmy for best lead actor in a drama series for "The Pitt." He won the award last year, too. Still, we've created a list of 33 other talented men who have easily earned the silver medal for Sexiest Man Alive this year — or who could snag the title in the future — from Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams to Pedro Pascal to Sterling K. Brown. Keep scrolling to see our picks for this year. We can't talk about sexiness in 2026 without mentioning Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in 2026. Neilson Barnard/Getty Images Do we even need to elaborate? "Heated Rivalry" was the biggest show of the last 12 months, and it comes down to Storrie, 26, and Williams, 25, who perhaps have the best chemistry of anyone on TV, ever. We can't wait for season two of "the gay hockey show." After years of hiding his face on "The Mandalorian," we're getting to see more of Pedro Pascal than ever. Pedro Pascal at the Chanel fashion show as a part of Paris RTW Spring/Summer 2027 fashion week on October 05, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images) Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images Pascal, 51, played easily the sexiest character in "Game of Thrones" history, Oberyn Martell (RIP, we miss you). After making us all gasp every time he lifts his helmet in "The Mandalorian," it's high time for People to give him the respect he deserves. Over the last two years, he's starred in "Materialists," "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," "The Last of Us," "Eddington," "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Behemoth!," and, still to come, "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars." Please, recognize him while the iron is hot (literally). We're sure his "Gladiator II" costar Paul Mescal will win one day, too. Paul Mescal in 2026. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Mescal, 30, has been a sex symbol ever since we saw him on our screens for the first time in 2020's "Normal People." Even his gold chain had its own Instagram account. His career post-"Normal People" has shown he's anything but a one-hit wonder, though. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "Aftersun," and played yet more romantic leads in "All of Us Strangers" and "Hamnet." We'd also be remiss not to mention how great he looked in "Gladiator II." But since he wasn't named Sexiest Man Alive this year, we can only wait as his career continues to skyrocket. It is abundantly clear that everyone loves Andrew Garfield. Andrew Garfield in 2026. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Garfield, 43, has had a wild last few years, between stunning us all with his amazing singing voice in "Tick, Tick... Boom!," somehow making us all nostalgic for his "Spider-Man" movies that are famously mediocre — they live and die by the charm of Garfield and Emma Stone — and his nomination for an Emmy for "Under the Banner of Heaven." After taking a break, he returned to star in the alternately heartwarming and heartbreaking film "We Live in Time," broke the internet by appearing on "Chicken Shop Date," and took everyone's breath away with his new long hair. Later this year, he'll play OpenAI founder Sam Altman in the Luca Guadagnino film "Artificial." Not the sexiest role, so maybe 2027. Keanu Reeves was retroactively named 1994's Sexiest Man Alive, but we think he deserves the honor for real. Keanu Reeves in 2026. Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images/Getty Images Between "Point Break," "John Wick," "The Matrix," "The Replacements," "My Own Private Idaho," "Speed," "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure," "Something's Gotta Give," and even last year's "Good Fortune," Reeves deserves recognition for a lifetime of sexiness. He's just an overall great person, and for that, he should be rewarded. Also, he's somehow 62 years old and still looks like this. Daniel Kaluuya meshes amazing style with movie-star good looks. Daniel Kaluuya in 2026. Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum Foundation Kaluuya, 37, has been giving teenagers everywhere butterflies since his "Skins" days. But his breakout role in "Get Out" catapulted him to a new level of stardom. Sure, Kaluuya alread