Noah Wyle Chosen as People’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive

Actor Noah Wyle, known for his role as Dr. John Carter on the NBC series “ER,” has been selected as People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2026. In a recent interview with the magazine, Wyle said he initially thought the announcement was a joke and expressed surprise at the recognition. He added that he expects to receive teasing from friends and family following the news.

Wyle first appeared on television in 1994 as a medical student and later a doctor on “ER,” earning three Golden Globe nominations and five Emmy nominations during the series’ run. Earlier this year, George Clooney humorously suggested that the AARP Movies for Grownups Awards should feature a “sexiest man still alive” category and mentioned Wyle as a potential nominee.

The actor returned to a medical setting in the HBO series “The Pitt,” portraying Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch. His performance earned a Golden Globe for best male actor in a drama series in 2026 and consecutive Emmy awards for best actor in a drama series in 2025 and 2026. Season three of the show is scheduled to premiere in January 2027.