In fact, plenty of heated debates have raged annually to find out who is the hottest man in the world. Therefore, when the official result is declared by the People, it has attracted huge attention. It is true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, However, no matter if you agree with its selections or not, it’s still intriguing to look at the history of male attractiveness.
We've made a list of "Hottest Men Alive" chosen by People. If you're curious, scroll down to see.
#1 1985: Mel Gibson
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#2 1990: Tom Cruise
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#3 1995: Brad Pitt
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#4 1997: George Clooney
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#5 1998: Harrison Ford
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#6 2001: Pierce Brosnan
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#7 2004: Jude Law
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#8 2004: Jude Law
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#9 2010: Ryan Reynolds
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#10 2011: Bradley Cooper
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#11 2012: Channing Tatum
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#12 2015: David Beckham
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#13 2019: John Legend
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#14 2020: Michael B. Jordan
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#15 2021: Paul Rudd
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#16 2022: Chris Evans
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