The Sexiest Men Alive Who Played Superheroes

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Marvel Studios; Ben Rothstein/20th Century Fox Film Corp/Courtesy Everett Collection; Alamy

Marvel Studios; Ben Rothstein/20th Century Fox Film Corp/Courtesy Everett Collection; Alamy

TheseSexiest Man Alivewinners have one thing in common. And no, it’s not just that they’re super good-looking. They have superpowers! Well, onscreen at least.FromChris Evansplaying the savior of the world as Captain America toPaul Ruddplaying an equally important Avenger as Ant-Man toMichael B. Jordanas the Human Torch — and arguably, Killmonger — these fine men have put on some exquisite costumes and taken up various combat training classes, just to dazzle us on screen.Below, see the Sexiest Man Alive winners who have played superheroes.

TheseSexiest Man Alivewinners have one thing in common. And no, it’s not just that they’re super good-looking. They have superpowers! Well, onscreen at least.

FromChris Evansplaying the savior of the world as Captain America toPaul Ruddplaying an equally important Avenger as Ant-Man toMichael B. Jordanas the Human Torch — and arguably, Killmonger — these fine men have put on some exquisite costumes and taken up various combat training classes, just to dazzle us on screen.

Below, see the Sexiest Man Alive winners who have played superheroes.

01of 15Channing Tatum as GambitChanning Tatum as Gambit.MarvelWhileChanning Tatumwould have been the perfect scene partner for that famous dance scene inDeadpool & Wolverine, he actually appeared much later in the film, playing Gambit in the movie.

01of 15

Channing Tatum as Gambit

Channing Tatum as Gambit.Marvel

Marvel

WhileChanning Tatumwould have been the perfect scene partner for that famous dance scene inDeadpool & Wolverine, he actually appeared much later in the film, playing Gambit in the movie.

02of 15

Chris Evans as Captain America

Jay Maidment/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

03of 15

Chris Evans as the Human Torch

20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection

04of 15

Paul Rudd as Ant-Man

REX/Shutterstock

05of 15John Krasinski as Reed Richards/Mister FantasticMarvel Studios2024’s Sexiest Man Alive John Krasinskimade a Marvel Cinematic Universe cameo, briefly appearing as a version of Reed Richards (a.k.a. Mister Fanstastic) in one of the multiverses in 2022’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Magic.But despite rocking his super suit, he met an untimely end at Wanda Maximoff’s hands.

05of 15

John Krasinski as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic

Marvel Studios

2024’s Sexiest Man Alive John Krasinskimade a Marvel Cinematic Universe cameo, briefly appearing as a version of Reed Richards (a.k.a. Mister Fanstastic) in one of the multiverses in 2022’sDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Magic.But despite rocking his super suit, he met an untimely end at Wanda Maximoff’s hands.

06of 15Michael B. Jordan as the Human TorchBen Rothstein/20th Century Fox/Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock2020’s Sexiest Man Alive Michael B. Jordanis the humanembodiment of the fire emoji, so it’s fitting that he played the Human Torch in 2015’sFantastic Four.

06of 15

Michael B. Jordan as the Human Torch

Ben Rothstein/20th Century Fox/Marvel/Kobal/Shutterstock

2020’s Sexiest Man Alive Michael B. Jordanis the humanembodiment of the fire emoji, so it’s fitting that he played the Human Torch in 2015’sFantastic Four.

07of 15Michael B. Jordan as KillmongerMichael B. Jordan inBlack Panther.Marvel/© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett CollectionErik Killmongercouldarguably be viewed as a hero. What’s inarguable though, is that 2020’s Sexiest Man Alive, Michael B. Jordan looked damn good in costume, so we’ll include his stint as the Black Panther baddie.

07of 15

Michael B. Jordan as Killmonger

Michael B. Jordan inBlack Panther.Marvel/© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Erik Killmongercouldarguably be viewed as a hero. What’s inarguable though, is that 2020’s Sexiest Man Alive, Michael B. Jordan looked damn good in costume, so we’ll include his stint as the Black Panther baddie.

08of 15

Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam

Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection

09of 15Ben Affleck as Daredevil20th Century Fox Film Corp/ EverettAffleck first donned a super suit when he played the titular hero in 2003’sDaredevil. The year before, he was namedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive.

09of 15

Ben Affleck as Daredevil

20th Century Fox Film Corp/ Everett

Affleck first donned a super suit when he played the titular hero in 2003’sDaredevil. The year before, he was namedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive.

10of 15Ben Affleck as BatmanBen Affleck as Batman inJustice League.DC Entertainment/Warner Bros/ShutterstockThen, there was Bat-fleck. The actor first played Batman in the 2016 DC filmBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand has appeared in a handful of DC films since.

10of 15

Ben Affleck as Batman

Ben Affleck as Batman inJustice League.DC Entertainment/Warner Bros/Shutterstock

Then, there was Bat-fleck. The actor first played Batman in the 2016 DC filmBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand has appeared in a handful of DC films since.

11of 15George Clooney as BatmanGeorge Clooney.Warner Bros/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockAffleck wasn’t thefirst Sexiest Man Alive to wear the Bat Suit! On top of being atwo-time Sexiest Man Alive, George Clooney also played the caped crusader in 1997’sBatman & Robin.

11of 15

George Clooney as Batman

George Clooney.Warner Bros/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Affleck wasn’t thefirst Sexiest Man Alive to wear the Bat Suit! On top of being atwo-time Sexiest Man Alive, George Clooney also played the caped crusader in 1997’sBatman & Robin.

12of 15Chris Hemsworth as ThorChris Hemsworth as Thor.The Aussie actor, who earned the title ofSexiest Man Alive in 2014, wields a hammer like no other as Thor in the Marvel universe.

12of 15

Chris Hemsworth as Thor

Chris Hemsworth as Thor.

The Aussie actor, who earned the title ofSexiest Man Alive in 2014, wields a hammer like no other as Thor in the Marvel universe.

13of 15Ryan Reynolds as DeadpoolMEGAAlthough Deadpool usually wears a mask, we’re glad Ryan Reynolds — who was2010’s Sexiest Man Alive— took it off for this photo.

13of 15

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool

MEGA

Although Deadpool usually wears a mask, we’re glad Ryan Reynolds — who was2010’s Sexiest Man Alive— took it off for this photo.

14of 15

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.Hugh Jackman/Twitter

15of 15

Idris Elba as Heimdall

Marvel /Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Everett Collection

source: people.com