The late People magazine editor Pat Ryan, a woman, was the one who made it into a franchise, wisely targeting the mostly female reading audience. Former editor Jim Gaines, who later took the reins from Ryan, told Slate, “Honestly, if it had been a male editor, I’m not sure if it would have even happened.”

John Krasinski has been named as 2024’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Krasinski, 45, was announced as this year’s hottest hunk Tuesday night on CBS’ ”The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” “The Office” star was humbled by the selection, telling the magazine he thought he was “being punked.”

Not Benny Blanco but John Krasinksi is the Sexiest Man Alive, as per a reveal made by the actor on Stephen Colbert's show.