It’s that time of year, everyone. That special time when one man is named the sexiest of them all by one publication, who passes out just such an honor on an annual basis. This year, it’sIdris Elbawho takes home the top prize as he’s been named theSexiest Man Aliveby People Magazine. Elba beat out the likes of other men in Hollywood such as Chris Hemsworth, Hugh Jackman, Dwayne Johnson and many others to earn the title for 2018.
The 46-year-old actor has becomeincreasingly prolific in recent yearsas one of the most in-demand and well-respected talents in the industry. His knack for drama, and even comedy when the situation calls for it, has made Idris Elba a standout and unique talent, who is apparently quite sexy as well. So what did Elba think when he found out about being bestowed with the title of Sexiest Man Alive 2018? Here’s what he had to say about it.
“I was like, ‘Come on, no way. Really?’ Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ‘Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.’ But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise, anego boostfor sure.”
Who wouldn’t feel something of an ego boost when put in that same situation? But it’s not just Idris Elba’s good looks that make him objectively sexy. The man has true talent, having first made his wayon the radar of American audienceswith his breakout role inThe Wire. Ever since then, he’s been on the rise.
Starting with his role asHeimdallinThor, the actor has been popping up in the Marvel Cinematic universe, including in this year’sAvengers: Infinity War. Given that the MCU is the biggest thing on the planet, it’s certainly helped give him a great deal of exposure. Some of his other key projects includePacific Rim,Prometheus,Star Trek Beyond, and some prestige projects, likeBeasts of No NationandMolly’s Game. Elba, for his part, did have a little advice to impart during his interview about being named Sexiest Man Alive.
“Life isn’t about thinking about what you should have done. I think everyone should adopt the philosophy that tomorrow is not promised so just go for it today, man. You might as well do it to your heart’s content.”
Next up for Idris Elba is theFast and Furiousspin-offHobbs and Shaw, which is currently filming. He’s also set to star in theCatsmovie adaptation, as well as George Miller’s next directorial effort,Three Thousand Years of Longing. Will he show up inAvengers 4? Anything is possible at this point, but even if his time in the MCU is done, Elba won’t have any trouble finding work. you’re able to check out Idris Elba on the cover ofPeoplefor their Sexiest Man Alive issue below.
