Rumors are swirling that Pedro Pascal has been offered the coveted People magazine title “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2023, 2024 and 2025, and each time has reportedly declined. While People has not publicly confirmed all these offers, the speculation alone has ignited conversation among fans, many of whom say his refusal only makes him appear more confident, grounded and magnetic.
What we do know: Pascal was featured in People’s “Men of the Year” list in 2024, where he appeared in a spread of “sexiest men” alongside other top names. However, none of the public records list him as the official “Sexiest Man Alive” recipient for those years. The official winners were Patrick Dempsey in 2023 and John Krasinski in 2024.
In online forums and social-media threads, fans have pointed to Pascal’s repeated absence from the title as proof that he opted out by choice rather than being passed over. On Reddit, for instance, one comment reads:
“Pedro knows he’s the sexiest man alive. He’s just giving someone else the opportunity to take the throne.”
What’s especially notable is how this narrative fits with Pascal’s public persona. He has become known not just for his leading roles in shows like The Last of Us and The Mandalorian but also for his authenticity, humility and willingness to speak on social issues, including LGBTQ+ rights and immigrant identity. These traits, combined with his charisma and presence, have elevated him from being merely “hot” to being admired as a layered and respected actor.
His fans argue that turning down the title makes him even more desirable: it suggests he isn’t seeking external validation, he remains ahead of the curve and he carries a quiet confidence rarely seen among stars who chase accolades. One fan tweet summed up the feeling:
“When you don’t accept the crown you make the crown want you.”
Of course, no official confirmation has appeared verifying the specific offers or declines. People keep its selection process and discussions behind closed doors. Still, the speculation has become part of Pascal’s story— and in today’s celebrity ecosystem, narrative matters almost as much as the roles themselves.
Whether or not he truly turned down the title three times, the buzz matters. For an actor increasingly seen as one of Hollywood’s most magnetic figures, this possible refusal serves as a statement of personal values—and fans are all in.
