Actor Noah Wyle, chosen as the sexiest man in the world in 2026 by People magazine

American actor Noah Wyle has been chosen as the sexiest man in the world in 2026 by People magazine for "his captivating intensity" and his "movie-star good looks," according to the magazine itself. The 55-year-old star of the hit series "The Pitt" admitted in an interview with the publication upon learning of the recognition that "he couldn't believe it." "I thought it was a joke; I never imagined I would receive such an honor", he added. "Fortunately, (his wife) Sara, 46, managed to convince him that he did, in fact, meet all the requirements for the title," the magazine explains. "She thinks I'm a good guy, and that the way I am, the father and husband I am, deserve to be recognized, so I thought, "well, if you say so,"" People explains.