It’s official! John Krasinski has been voted ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People Magazine. While the choice has already divided the internet and left some Glen Powell fans in an uproar, there’s no denying that John Krasinski has both stars And staying power, with a decades-long career playing both idiots and gunslingers. Historically, people have tended to choose a household name with broad appeal over a rising star — and John Krasinski’s Jim Halpert eyes certainly seem to have broad appeal.
Still not convinced about the guy who did that 1 p.m.: Benghazi’s secret soldiers (2016), Great miracle (2012) And If (2024) should be the sexiest man alive this year? You’re not alone, but here’s proof that from Jim Halpert to Jack Ryan, Krasinski has always been a heartthrob. Let’s take a look back at some of his craziest, dreamiest, sweetest, and sexiest roles.
The office (2005–2013)
Dunder Mifflin’s dreamiest Wife Guy, the role John Krasinksi will forever be known for (no matter how hard he tries). There’s no denying that Krasinski played the role of Jim Halpert The office rocketed him to fame, adoration, and ultimately the People’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive pick.
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License until Wed (2007)
John Krasinski and Mandy Moore star as a newly engaged couple trying to gain the approval of their quirky family pastor – played by Robin Williams – in License until Wed. Will their love survive the pastor’s intensive marriage preparation course? Classically handsome and charming, Krasinski brings a bit of that Jim Halpert attitude to this oft-overlooked 2007 comedy.
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Leatherheads (2008)
John Krasinski takes on fellow Sexiest Man Alive George Clooney in this semi-romantic sports comedy about the early days of American football, also starring Renée Zellweger.
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Off we go (2009)
Krasinski has a big bushy beard and dreams of buying his own house across from Maya Rudolph in this sweet and simple romcom about a pair of expectant parents looking for a place to settle down. Yet another vehicle for Krasinski to warm hearts as alternate universe Jim Halpert, Off we go is worth revisiting.
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A quiet place (2018)
John Krasinski directs and stars opposite his real-life wife Emily Blunt in the first chapter of the heartbreaking sci-fi horror franchise that has (quietly) taken audiences by storm. Due to the nature of the film, Krasinski doesn’t have many lines to show off Jim Halpert’s charm, which marks a new, quiet, perhaps sexier phase for himself as a protective husband and father and a hopeful alien killer.
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Jack Ryan by Tom Clancy (2018-2023)
John Krasinski steps into the familiar role of the CIA analyst, once played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine. The series restarts from Jack Ryan follows the former Marine officer and Afghanistan veteran as he leaves his desk job and returns to the field. There’s certainly no trace of it The office in Krasinski’s portrayal of Jack Ryan, which reveals another side of the Sexiest Man Alive’s skills.
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John Krasinski’s complete career timeline: from Jim Halpert to Jack Ryan
Starting his career as floppy-haired paper salesman Jim Halpert, Krasinski became stuck in a cycle of playing small, forgettable roles; silly, unserious characters; or just plain, simple Good Guys for about the duration of its time The office. In his final years as Jim Halpert, Krasinski moved on to playing more complicated characters before diving straight into Action Hero mode with 1 p.mThan to join the MCU And become Jack Ryan.
But it seemed to be his latest comedy If (2024) which cemented the multihyphenate’s status as this year’s sexiest man alive.
“With this year’s film IF, in which he also starred, wrote, produced and directed, the actor cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s top filmmakers,” People writes.
While we wait for more good news about what’s to come from Krasinski, here’s a look back at all of his on-screen roles in Hollywood so far.
Where to watch all of John Krasinski’s shows and movies:
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The office (2005-2013) – Stream on Peacock
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Dream girls (2006) – Stream on Paramount+
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The holiday (2006) – Stream on Prime Video
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Smiley face (2007) – Watch for free on Tubi
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License until Wed (2007) – Rent on Amazon
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Leatherheads (2008) – Stream on Max
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Off we go (2009) – Rent on Amazon
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Short interviews with horrible men (2009) – Rent on Amazon
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It’s complicated (2009) – Stream on Peacock
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Borrowed something (2011) – Rent on Amazon
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Great miracle (2012) – Stream on Max
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Promised Land (2012) – Rent on Amazon
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Nobody walks (2012) – Watch for free on Tubi
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Hello (2015) — Streaming on Netflix
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The Hollars (2016) – Rent on Amazon
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1 p.m.: Benghazi’s secret soldiers (2016) – Stream on Prime Video
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Detroit (2017) – Watch for free on Tubi
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A quiet place (2018) — Stream on Paramount+
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Jack Ryan by Tom Clancy (2018-2023) — Stream on Amazon
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A Quiet Place, Part II (2021) — Stream on Paramount+
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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) — Stream on Disney+
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If (2024) – streaming on Prime Video or Paramount+
