People magazine has made the dreams of many swooning fans come true by announcing Patrick Dempsey as the Sexiest Man Alive for 2023. The exciting news was revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with host Jimmy Kimmel helping to unveil the cover story featuring the dreamy 57-year-old actor.
In his interview, Patrick Dempsey shared his feelings about receiving the coveted title, showing his humility and down-to-earth personality. He expressed his gratitude for the recognition and the positive platform it provides, saying, “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life. It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.”
Fans worldwide remember Patrick for his iconic role as Dr. Derek Shepherd in Grey’s Anatomy, where he earned the nickname “McDreamy.” It seems that the nickname applies not just to his fictional character but to the actor himself. However, Patrick candidly admitted that he was genuinely surprised when People honored him with the prestigious title. He recalled his initial reaction, saying, “I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid! I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.”
Despite being honored as the Sexiest Man Alive, Patrick remains down-to-earth and focused on family. He has been married to his wife, Jillian, since 1999, and the couple has three children together, daughter Talula, 21, and 16-year-old twin sons, Sullivan and Darby. When it comes to his kids’ reaction to the news, he humorously remarked, “[They’re] just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn’t be. Which is good, they keep me young.”
Fans of Patrick Dempsey can look forward to seeing him on the big screen on Christmas Day in the upcoming film Ferrari. With his charismatic personality, acting talent, and now the title of Sexiest Man Alive, it’s no surprise that Patrick Dempsey continues to capture hearts worldwide.
