Actor Noah Wyle Chosen People Magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive
Noah Wyle was named People Magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive, a week after winning an Emmy for his series "The Pitt".
Actor Noah Wyle was announced as People Magazine's 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. The designation was revealed in an exclusive interview with People, where Wyle said the news initially seemed like "a classic set-up for a prank."
"Just not in a million years did I think this would be an honor bestowed on me in this lifetime," Wyle told People's editor-in-chief Charlotte Triggs.
The honor follows Wyle's recent Emmy win for outstanding lead actor in a drama series and outstanding drama series for "The Pitt," a show he also directs and stars in as Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavich. The 55-year-old previously gained fame as John Carter on the long-running series "ER."
Wyle's wife, Sara Wells, was described as "amused by it all" and supportive of the recognition. The actor also highlighted his philanthropic work, noting that the Noah Wyle Foundation, launched in 2022, focuses on assisting children with mental illness and families facing food insecurity.
People's readers’ choice poll, which received more than 250,000 votes, also named Stephen Colbert as Sexiest Silver Fox and Travis Kelce as Sexiest Cat Dad, among other categories.