Manny Jacintomay be navigating the sting ofThe Acolyte’sunexpected cancellation, but he’s far from sidelined in the race forPeople’s coveted “Sexiest Man Alive” title. Known for his breakout role as the lovable but dim-witted Jason Mendoza onThe Good Place, Jacinto’s smouldering good looks and effortless charm have earned him a devoted fanbase. And though hisStar Warsjourney may have ended prematurely, his status as a rising heartthrob remains firmly intact.
With his killer smile and the kind of abs that make you wonder if he’s made a pact with the Force, Jacinto is among the top contenders for 2024’s “Biggest Heartthrob.” He’ll be competing against fellow dashing stars likeEuphoria’s Jacob ElordiandRed, White & Royal Blue’s Nicholas Galitzine. These three have become the faces of a new generation of on-screen charm, each vying to claim the crown of sexiest up-and-comer.
Who Else is in a Sexy Battle?
But the battle for sex appeal doesn’t stop there.Hollywood box office heroes likeGlen Powell, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gosling,andHugh Jackmanare duking it out for “Sexiest Summer Action Star” — because who doesn’t want to know which hero makes their heart race fastest?Robert Pattinson, however, is up forPeople’s “Sexiest New Dad” award, which, let’s be honest, feels like a parody of itself (we’re sure changing diapers and getting spewed on have never looked sexier).
Meanwhile,Denzel Washingtonholds down the fortin the “Sexiest Long-Married Star” category — celebrating over 25 years of marriage and still giving everyone relationship goals. For the animal lovers out there,Simu Liu and Dave Bautistaare vying for the highly competitive “Sexiest Dog Dad” title, which is sure to bring some heartwarming (and hilarious) puppy pics to the mix.
And of course, we couldn’t forget the DIY lovers —The Property Brothersare all in for “Sexiest Handy Man,”because who doesn’t swoon at a guy who is proficient in tool handling? Meanwhile,Barry KeoghanandKyle McLachlanare neck-and-neck for the all-important “Who Makes BRAT Look Sexiest?” award because, after all, it is a brat summer, and we’re living for it.
If tattoos are your thing,Jeremy Allen White’sink has placed him firmly in the “Best Tattoos” category, whileEthan HawkeandShemar Moorecompete for the ultimate title of “Gen seXiest”—giving us all the Gen-X vibes we didn’t know we needed. And for all the musical theatre lovers,Jonathan Baileyis flying high in the race for “Which Sexy Fiyero Makes You Want to Fly?”
The race is as tight as ever, and while Jacinto’sThe Acolytefuture may be uncertain, his place in the pantheon of sex symbols is very much secure.
The Acolyte
The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era. A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
