From the movie “Clueless” and thatCult series “Friends”to “Ant-Man”, Paul Rudd has played everything from a heartthrob to a hero. Now the Hollywood star is also the “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2021. The actor is known for his youthful looks and his other successful films such as “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Knocked Up” and “This Is 40”. However, he says many other men should receive this award before him.
How Paul Rudd reacts to his title win with humor
The humble yet funny actor finds it difficult to accept his new title. He received the honor, which was revealed Tuesday night in an extended comedy sketch on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." "I'm now hoping to finally get invited to some of these sexy dinners," says the actor. The 52-year-old takes over the title from Michael B. Jordan, who took the crown last year. Paul Rudd has been married to his wife Julie Yaeger since 2003 and has two children - Jack (17) and Darby (12). This was clearly an award that Julie did not expect. After some giggles and shock she said “Oh, they did it right.”
In addition to his film career, Rudd starred as Mike Hannigan in the cult series “Friends”. Previous holders of the title of “Sexiest Man Alive” also include Brad Pitt, Sir Sean Connery, Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise,George Clooneyand Idris Elba. New Jersey-born Paul Rudd's big break came in 1995 when he starred alongside Alicia Silverstone in the teen comedy "Clueless." His other early career films included “Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers,” “Romeo + Juliet” and “Wet Hot American Summer.” He played a dual role in the 2019 Netflix series “Living With Yourself.” Captain America actor Chris Evans was tipped to take the sexiest man alive crown before Paul Rudd won it.
