Patrick Dempsey was named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People magazine

LOS ANGELES — He’s not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People magazine’s “Sexiest man alive.”

The “Grey’s Anatomy” star and race car driver is taking over from 2022 pick “Captain America” star Chris Evans. The selection “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” It was announced in the programme. Tuesday night.

“I’ve always been a bridesmaid!” Dempsey, 57, told the magazine about his initial reaction. “I had completely forgotten about it and never thought about being in this position. So my ego is good.”

The actor stars in Michael Mann’s upcoming film “Ferrari.” He told the Associated Press last year that he did all the driving, calling it “the best role I’ve ever had.”

Dempsey has competed in many professional races, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and is part of the Wright Motorsports racing team, according to his website.

Dempsey said his three children would make fun of him about his People magazine choice and “they would make fun of me and understand why I shouldn’t.”

The People edition, which includes Dempsey’s cover story, will be out Friday.

In addition to racing and acting, Dempsey CenterA Maine-based organization that provides care and resources to cancer patients in honor of his late mother.

Dempsey is Dr. “McDreamy”, who appeared in more than 250 episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy”. He achieved heartthrob status with his role as Derek Shepherd.

He plays Italian race car driver Piero Taruffi in “Ferrari,” which will be released later this year. The film received a waiver during the ongoing actors’ strike so that the stars could promote the film without breaking the rules.

Other “Sexiest Man Alive” honorees include Michael B. Jordan, John Legend, Paul Rudd, Brad Pitt, Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson, the magazine’s first recipient in 1985.