Gayle King reveals her two choices to be called People’s Sexiest Man Alive (exclusive)

Gayle King excludes two actors that she believes deserves to carry the people Sexiest man alive Crown.

In an exclusive interview with people on the opening evening Call me Izzy At Broadway in New York City on Thursday, June 12, CBS News journalist said that although “there are plenty (of worthy men) to choose from” she would love to see a certain Bridgerton Leading man lost to honor.

“I would not be angry about Regé-jean Got it. I would not be angry, “she says, referring to the 37-year-old British actor, who rose to fame and played love interest Simon, the Duke of Hastings, in Season 1 of Netflix period drama.

King also threw out another name: Brandon skinsStar in It ends with usThe 1923 And more.

“Brandon skins, also nice,” she says of the 34-year-old actor.

“Since I have met them, and besides that I look good, I think they are really good people,” she continues by both actors. “That to me means more than anything, does more than anything. Because neat comes and goes, but your character and a big heart don’t go.”

King is not the first celebrity to share his voices for the SMA title. In January, Today co-host Savannah Guthrie asked Comes Ferrell And his You are heartfelt invited costs Reese Witherspoon about it Fairy Star potentially Campaign for the annual honor.

“Again. I mean, I missed last year,” Joked Ferrell, 57.

When asked why she thinks Ferrell would make a good cover star, Witherspoon, 49, answered, “Because I mean, who would it be? I can’t think of anyone!”

Even in January, Matthew McConaughey introduce A little contact For co -actors Anthony Hopkins. When, Interstellar Star shared a carousel with photos on Instagram By himself posing with various celebrity friends at the 2025 Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia.

He captions a shot of himself and Hopkins, 87: “It is the past that this sir is the sexiest man of people living.”

Last year’s SMA title was assigned John Krasinski. As Office Alum is preparing to send the torch until 2025 Honoree later this year, he recently Shared some advice for his successor.

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“Tighten up. It’s a hard crown to wear, but you will be okay. Just stay focused. Take a deep breath, you will get through it,” Krasinski, 45, told People at the May 19 Youth fountain in New York City.