We love a man in uniform! For these past Sexiest Man Alive title holders, that uniform is a movie or TV costume that turns him from everyday hottie into an onscreen dreamboat.
From Denzel Washington, who, at 69 years old, has turned heads in his toga for Gladiator II, to our current reigning Sexiest Man Alive, Patrick Dempsey, who was so swoonworthy as a doctor he was nicknamed âMcDreamy,â these men brought all the rizz to their characters, thanks in no small part to their sexy costumes.
In honor of Halloween, see past Sexiest Men Alive in their best costumes ever. (And feel free to bookmark it for couplesâ costume inspiration next year.)
Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd
Fans fell in love with the reigning Sexiest Man Alive when he played Derek Shepherd for 11 seasons on Greyâs Anatomy â possibly the sexiest guy in scrubs since fellow Sexiest Man Alive winner George Clooney.
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers
Sure, we could have gone with Chris Evans in his Captain America get-up, but who wouldnât stand and salute for Steve Rogers in military uniform!
Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
Small but mighty, Ant-Man plays a pivotal role in the eventual defeat of Thanos in the MCU, and Paul Ruddâs, charm and comedic timing in the entire franchise is just ⊠*chefâs kiss*
Michael B. Jordan as Erik Killmonger
Michael B. Jordanâs villain turn as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther was so-bad-itâs-good â but we were partial to his âart studentâ vibes in the disguise he wore to steal Wakandan artifacts from a museum before his full transformation was complete. (We werenât alone in this.)
John Legend as Prince Phillip
John Legendâs romantic songs make him the king of romantic first dances at wedding, but his sense of humor really puts his sexiness over the top. For Halloween 2018, 2019âs Sexiest Man Alive dressed up as Prince Phillip, accompanying wife Chrissy Teigen, who went as Queen Elizabeth.
Idris Elba as Stacker Pentecost
We could have gone with his role as Heimdall in Thor or even John Luther, but something about Idris Elba in his Pan Pacific Defense Corps uniform from Pacific Rim just seemed better than the rest.
Blake Shelton as Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton has a uniform, and heâs sticking to it! Youâll usually catch the country singer in a blazer and jeans, whether heâs onstage or getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dwayne âThe Rockâ Johnson as Spencer Gilpin/Dr. Xander Bravestone
This self-proclaimed forever Sexiest Man Alive title holder is no stranger to starring in action-packed films, but his gusto and playfulness in Jumanji took his sexiness to a new level.
David Beckham as Trigger
It can be argued that David Beckham looks best in his soccer uniform, but the Manchester United legend tried his hand at acting, playing Trigger in 2017âs King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, and honestlyâŠchainmail looks good on him.
Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake
Again, picking Chris Hemsworthâs in his costume in Thor might have been the obvious decision, but how badass did he look playing black market mercenary Tyler Rake in Extraction?
Adam Levine from âThis Loveâ
Okay, so this is not exactly a costume, but weâd argue that the spiked hair, double T-shirts and low-hanging pants combo was a type of uniform back in the early aughts.
Channing Tatum as Magic Mike
Channing Tatum used his previous experience as a male stripper to help create Magic Mike, and the result was so magical indeed that thereâs a reason you hear the opening strains of âPonyâ the second you look at this photo.
Bradley Cooper as Adam Jones
Though Burnt may not make Bradley Cooperâs personal criterion collection, he makes that kitchen uniform look so good, he has us saying (all together now) âYes, Chef!â
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool
Sure, he may be marred in burn marks, but Ryan Reynoldsâ hilarious portrayal of Deadpool beats out any other role.
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow
Johnny Depp is perhaps one of the most widely-known character actors in the world, so nailing down just one costume was tough. However, we venture to claim that since the first Pirates of the Caribbean film came out in 2003, there hasnât been a single Halloween without someone, somewhere, dressed up as Captain Jack Sparrow, so this one wins!
Hugh Jackman as Leopold
If you usually picture Hugh Jackman in action-star mode as the rough and rugged Wolverine, you may be pleasantly surprised at how well he pulls off period garb as a time traveler in this Meg Ryan romantic comedy.
Matt Damon as Tom Ripley
George Clooney used this picture to campaign for Matt Damon to be named Sexiest Man Alive. And while that was a prank, we trust the two-time Sexiest Man Alive title holder knows a thing or two about sexy (even while playing a sociopathic murderer).
George Clooney as Doug Ross
Before he was delighting us all with his prank stories, Clooney had the ladiesâ hearts racing as Doug Ross on ER.
Matthew McConaughey as Cooper
When Matthew McConaughey got the Sexiest Man Alive title in 2005, he said heâd be ushering in a ânew kind of sexyâ and will be taking roles with âmy gut hanging over.â It was all a joke, it turns out, as the actor has since delivered a myriad of stellar performances, this one in Interstellar included.
Jude Law as John H. Watson
Observant, intelligent and modest are just some words used to describe Dr. Watson, Jude Lawâs role in Sherlock Holmes â and Lawâs on-the-nose portrayal of the detective brings all that home.
Ben Affleck as Rafe McCawley
Ben Affleckâs brooding, contemplative and patriotic portrayal of Rafe McCawley in Pearl Harbor had Kate Beckinsaleâs character swooning â and moviegoers across the nation were equally as taken.
Pierce Brosnan as James Bond
Clean. Sophisticated. Gentlemanly. Thatâs how weâd describe Pierce Brosnan as a person. Add Bondâs tailored tuxedos, slicked-back hair and mysterious nature, and you have a recipe for an irresistible icon.
Brad Pitt as Achilles
There is so much to be said about the craze Brad Pitt created with this role in Troy, but itâs best we let this photo speak for itself.
Richard Gere as Billy Flynn
Richard Gere made a career playing polished, charismatic dudes who look great insuits and while Edward Lewis from Pretty Woman was a contender, his role as Billy Flynn in 2002âs Chicago earned him his first Golden Globe.
Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones
We imagine there was a rush to apply for archaeology degrees after Harrison Fordâs portrayal of the adventurous professor.
Denzel Washington as Macrinus
Denzel Washington, who got the Sexiest Man Alive title back in 1996, has still got it. At 69 years old, the two-time Oscar winner had the internet going bananas when the trailer for the upcoming Gladiator II dropped back in July. You might say ⊠this was our Roman Empire.
Patrick Swayze as John Castle
Between Ghost, Roadhouse and his many other works, Patrick Swayze was quite the heartthrob (and frequently shirtless and shiny!) but no other role captured hearts quite like John Castle in Dirty Dancing.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell
Tom Cruiseâs piloting in 1984âs Top Gun was so good, the film was rebooted in 2022 â with him in it, looking pretty much the same.
Sean Connery as James Bond
Like his fellow James Bond actor, Brosnan, Sean Connery was a ladiesâ man before he stepped into 007âs shoes.
Harry Hamlin as Perseus
Decades before Harry Hamlin was playing the vicious Cortland Mayfair on Mayfair Witches, he played the sword-wielding, monster-slaying Greek god, Perseus, in 1981âs Clash of the Titans.
Mark Harmon as Freddy Shoop
Mark Harmon is now mostly recognized for playing the straightforward, always stern Leeroy Gibbs on NCIS. Years before that, though, the first-ever Sexiest Man Alive wore a lot of Hawaiian shirts as Freddy Shoop in 1987âs Summer School.
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