Idris Elba Named Sexiest Man Alive For 2018

In news we all knew already, Idris Elba is the sexiest man alive. The only difference is that now it’s official, with PEOPLE magazine giving him the title for their 33rd annual Sexiest Man Alive contest (for the uninitiated, yes, this is a thing).

Elba, who as People points out can add this latest accolade to a list that includes Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama, said winning was an “ego boost for sure.”

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But it’s the good people of Twitter who really can’t contain their excitement:

Idris Elba Is The Sexiest Man Alive & It's About Damn Time https://t.co/CyjcqIJkky pic.twitter.com/cCN49ciHCv
— xoNecole (@xonecole) November 6, 2018

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Literally just blocked someone for asking, “who even is that?” about Idris Elba and wish I could do it again.
— Emily Andras (@emtothea) November 6, 2018

And, in being named #SexiestManAlive, Idris Elba used his new platform to encourage everyone to get out and #vote. Now that’s sexy. 😍 pic.twitter.com/hDL2z0vb4J
— WriterIowa (@writeriowa) November 6, 2018

People: Idris Elba is the #SexiestManAlive

Me: pic.twitter.com/ij4rsKc41j
— Hanii (@HaniLee1) November 6, 2018

Anna McClelland

Anna is marie claire and InStyle's assistant digital content manager, reporting on everything from sell-out skincare to Meghan Markle's messy bun. Her work has taken her to tea with Miranda Kerr, the red carpet with Margot Robbie and New York with Jason Wu. Her words can also be found on Vogue, Body & Soul and Buro 24/7.