Paul Rudd has officially been name PEOPLE‘s Sexiest Man Alive for 2021. Are we shocked? Hell no, he’s had our vote ever since Clueless.
And although he believes many others deserve the title before him, he’s still planning on embracing it tenfold.
“I mean I’m going to lean into it hard. I’m going to own this,” he told PEOPLE. “I’m not going to try to be like ‘Oh, I’m so modest.’ I’m getting business cards made. But all of my friends will destroy me and I expect them to. And that’s why they’re my friends.”
The actor succeeds 2020’s title holder Michael B. Jordan and 2019’s John Legend. But what does Paul have that these former sexiest men don’t? A killer skin care routine.
At least, we assume as much, because that man’s face has been unchanged for years.
So what is Paul Rudd’s skin care routine?
If you were hoping to steal his secret serum or teach some tips to the men in your life, you’re out of luck. Details of Paul Rudd’s skin care routine are few and far between.
And it’s not like he hasn’t been asked either. It’s a running joke in Hollywood that the man has an ageless face, but every time he’s asked about it in interviews, the natural comedian turns to jests about drinking vampire blood.
The info we do have? He’s a big fan of sunscreen, according to an interview with InStyle. But his motivation for wearing it is more to ward of skin cancer than fight wrinkles. Fair.
There is argument that his health and how he cares for himself plays a big part too. After all, you’ve got to be quite fit to play a superhero, right?
“I basically didn’t eat anything for a year,” he joked to Variety in 2015 about his leading role in Ant-Man. “I took the Chris Pratt approach to training for an action movie. Eliminate anything fun for a year and then you can play a hero.”
So there you have it Paul Rudd fans, wear sunscreen and train like Chris Pratt. It just might earn you a sexy status.
Are you a fan of Paul Rudd?
Unchanged since Friends.
Was he on friends?
Yeah he played Mike who married Phoebe.
Yes, he was! A much younger him.
Oooh. Didn’t know that! Will need to rewatch Friends now!
I had totally forgotten he was in Friends.
I don’t find him attractive at all and not a fan either.
GREAT. Thanks, Izzy09. My feelings as well.
Me too! There’s something about him actually that kind of puts me off.
I think that too.
Why’s that?
In interviews, he is really funny and friendly.
Agree with you Izzy and Trish.
I find him that he seems like a fun friend.
Each to their own! I find him funny but he’s physically not my type!
Agree!
I must admit he is pretty good looking.
Doesn’t really do it for me.
He’s good looking but the sexiest man alive title is over the top
There are many other contenders!
For me he’s more cute than sexy.
Yes I think you nailed it.
This!
I find him attractive but not necessarily’sexy’, although I do like his skincare routine!
I find him neither but yes, he doesn’t have a bad skincare routine!
Sorry but I don’t like the stubble -sexy yes but not the sexiest
I love stubble but I’m not in the “Paul Rudd is sexy!” camp!
He is physically attractive but he always tends to play goofy characters.
I love a goofy character!
good on him lol
He is not my type. Remember G. Clooney being same, sexiest in the media. Do not understand what is the criteria.
It’s rather strange- I’m with you Yo!
I love Paul Rudd! He seriously hasn’t aged one bit
I wouldn’t say the sexiest man alive but there’s something about him that I really like. I certainly enjoy watching his movies.
Looking forward to Monday’s Rewards Room window shopping!!
I saw Ryan Reynolds talking about him and it was so funny
What was said?
A very cute Ant man!!
That’s sweet and funny!
I suppose he’s better than average looking but not particularly sexy. I think he seems likeable, down-to-earth & funny – & those are all very attractive qualities.
That’s true.
Very funny and down to earth!
Yes! They are attractive qualities! My hubby makes me giggle like no other (well maybe my brother). Our kids have inherited his humour!
He is pretty hot.
I think he is cute and good looking but not sexy, or the sexist man alive. He doesn’t seem to age, lucky buggar.
Not a fan plus I have no idea who he is. I must be getting old. Yes he is hot even at 52yo.
Wow 52!
Antman! That is amazing!
Not Thor or Captain America but Antman!
Lol! 🐜 👨
I’ll happily take Thor, please! I’ll fight you all off if I have to!
About time, I think he deservess it such a lovely person.
He doesn’t do it for me but everyone is different.
Not my type
Funny guy 😀 yes it sure looks like Paul Rudd does look after his face using Men’s Facial Regimen.
I love Paul Rudd’s acting roles
I missed this somehow, good for a guy to understand how important sunscreen is.
I wish mine would
They all seem to love sunscreen
He literally looks no different in the side by side photos going around social media!
He is so adorable. Love his acting skills.
I don’t get it…
It doesn’t hurt that he seems to have a good sense of humor – that helps keep you young.
I’m feeling very out of touch as I have no idea who he is!
Sexiest man alive? Really!
His face looks familiar but I did’nt know his name, everyones idea of sexy is a bit different, he’s o.k, but I would need to meet him first LOL!
He just seems really down to earth. Don’t know if he is sexiest man alive but I do like the way that his look is kinda guy next door and so unassuming.
“Sexiest man alive” is as ridiculous a phrase as any I’ve heard. Sorry, it’s silly.
Love him in friends -crapbag 😂
He looks different on the magazine cover.
Big title to be sexiest man alive. Not sure I agree.