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Adam Levine Is People's Sexiest Man Alive but Who Else Deserved the Title?
People announced that Adam Levine is Sexiest Man Alive Tuesday night, and boy have they stirred up some controversy. While anyone with eyes would agree that The Voice coach is an attractive man, is he really the sexiest man in Hollywood? We think not. Adam may be sexy, but there are definitely other dudes who have gotten our hearts racing just a little bit faster this year. Here are eight guys who we think could have taken home the title this year.
Chris Hemsworth
The Thor star is more than just a superhero beefcake (but umm, he is is also that). This year the actor received critical praise for his role as race car driver James Hunt in Ron Howard's Rush. Plus, did we mention he's Australian?
Ryan Gosling
Well, duh. For whatever reason People refuses to name Ryan Gosling as the Sexiest Man Alive, despite all of the evidence pointing to the validity of that fact. Sigh. How many "Hey Girl" memes do you need to see, People?
Ryan is definitely the complete package, so let's get on it for next year, okay, People? And Ryan, you better accept the offer if it's given to you.
Ian Somerhalder
There's a reason everyone wanted this guy to be their S&M fantasy in 50 Shades of Grey. While this Vampire Diaries star may not have won the role of Christian Grey, he's still Damon Salvatore, and that's good enough for me. Sure, he may not have the movie star creds of some of the other winners, but I think that those piercing blue eyes make up for it.
Alexander Skarsgard
Come on, don't pretend like you're still watching True Blood for the intriguing storyline. Alexander Skarsgard may have gotten attention from his vampy TV show, but the actor has also had some notable roles in films like The East and Straw Dogs. Plus, he'll play Jonas' father in the much-anticipated adaptation of The Giver.
Ben Affleck
Well, why not? Ben Affleck has already received a ton of flack for his role as Batman in the next Superman film, so why not add to the controversy and make his the Sexiest Man Alive as well?
While Ben may not be everyone's idea of Batman, I think this guy has a pretty strong case for Sexiest Man Alive. After all, this guy had a total credibility comeback in recent years and even scored himself a Best Director Oscar for Argo. Plus, have you seen him in Argo? Because he looks pretty good.
Robert Downey Jr.
He's talented, he's goofy, and he's Iron Man. And he keeps getting better with age.
Pharrell
This producer/rapper may have co-starred in the highly problematic "Blurred Lines" video, but he's incredibly talented and more fashionable than we'll ever be — he even has two clothing lines of his very own. Plus, can you believe that this guy is 40?!?
Jon Hamm
Women want to date him and men want to be him. This Mad Men star may be wrapping up the final season of the show that put him on the map, but there's no doubt that he will have big things down the line. He's rumored to be starring in the adaptation of The Sound and the Fury, but we hope that he'll reprise his role as that total d-bag in Bridesmaids 2 (if it ever really happens, of course).
