Patrick Dempsey on Being Named People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023

Patrick talks about being named People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023, his family laughing when they found out, preparing for the photoshoot, his reaction when he lost to Ryan Reynolds in 2010, racing in The Carrera Panamericana Race, creating a cancer foundation called the Dempsey Center in honor of his mom, his twin sons getting their driver’s licenses, and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
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[@groovewithme]

My husband has flown quite a few celebs over the years. He was so impressed with Dempsey’s kindness he started calling him McDreamy. 😂

[@Fluuuv]

Love that

[@B-ch6uk]

I read that he wasn't all that kind on the set of Grey's Anatomy.

[@Fluuuv]

@@B-ch6uk cos everything you read is accurate 🤣

[@glendadowe]

@BH-ch6uk I think it was addressed by his Co-Stars that he wasn't always nice.

[@B-ch6uk]

@@glendadowe Yes, his co-workers and some of the crew

[@damiendsoul360]

Patrick Dempsey is one actor who’s retained a head full of gorgeous hair all through his career.

[@lenawagenfuehr53]

Hair club for men

[@nathandrake9129]

He has to be on something, no ones hair stays that thick into their late 50's

[@Jacob-nu4nd]

Definitely on finasteride

[@3l3llala13]

Could’ve had hair transplant in Turkey.

[@nathandrake9129]

@@3l3llala13 think he can afford to get one in LA lol only cheapskates go to Turkey

[@dowzoo]

I couldn't agree more with People's choice. He definitely is "dreamy".

[@maybachyard]

Hasn't he won before back when Grey's Anatomy fist came out?

[@frozencryst]

The vomit face part had me dying. This feud never ends 😂

[@Bjork4s]

Finally! This beautiful man is long overdue for the title. Would've been awesome if it was 10 to 15 years ago but him right now with the honor is still remarkable. Age like a fine wine. Glad that he's finally getting his due 🤗

[@patrickdempsey556]

wow, that's amazing. I truly appreciate your continued love and support over the years. you are such a wonderful person Would you like to have a private conversation with me outside of the KZbin platform? I hope you've email also

[@dee_dee_place]

Not only is Patrick Demsey wickedly handsome (that hair, that smile, & those dimples- wow) but he is also an excellent actor. I fell in love with him when I saw "Lover Boy" & I have followed his career closely throughout the years. If you haven't seen "''Can't Buy Me Love" or "With Honors" please do so.

[@Disney65Fan]

Watch Enchanted ❤❤❤ he was dreamy in that film.

[@belrapture]

12-year-old me fell in LOVE with him when I watched those movies. An awakening. Still gives me butterflies!

[@donnadavis6581]

YEAH BABY

[@SongBird21-nz8vx]

...and evidently, a lousy husband who is divorcing his wife.

[@Disney65Fan]

@SongBird21-nz8vx Well he had an ego back then and his wife gave him another chance. All men go through a stage in their lives 😄 🤣

[@babilabub]

Handsome Man club part 2 is needed Jimmy. Come on- make it happen !!!!

[@donnadavis6581]

He is gorgeous. You don't you usually call a Good looking Man that word Gorgeous > but it's well deserved baby. ( McDreamy).

[@shirleyrhodes3741]

Guillermo is such a dear! I really love this kind and humble man!!

[@villanessa]

God his hair is just incredible 😂❤

[@smyrnamauras]

He has a smile that lights up a room!

[@NYThaiapple]

He aged like a fine wine. One of the most perfect guy for this title! 🎉❤

[@Dexy83]

I agree with Jimmy... Patrick Dempsey does get better looking as he ages! I clearly remember my 12 year old self watching his 1987 movie, Can't Buy Me Love. Hardly seems like the same man! 🥰

[@moffix]

He has come full circle from Loverboy. I am glad he knows this is not serious and having fun with it.

[@latresemilton6729]

He has gotten better with age 😍😍😍

[@mikem3789]

An all around likable human being, seems he is a nice guy. As the time/eras have passed, changed, he has retained his own class, excellence. Quality actor also, 🤩. 👏👏

[@soni8995]

Ah, with eyes like sunshine and a smile just as bright, and the most gorgeous head of hair ever in sight.... the sexiest thing about this man is actually what's on the inside. ❤

[@Anastasia-qk2pm]

McDreamy!! 🥹🥹🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@booger1966]

Patrick Dempsey always makes me smile. I've loved him since I was a teenager..I'm 57 also.😉♥️

[@skreety0455]

He sizzles ❤

[@MrMisuma]

Can’t Buy Me Love was such a huge part of my childhood.

[@joyceedwards3336]

Just gets better each decade 🥰

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

Patrick Dempsey is the Paul Newman of our generation.

[@booger1966]

He just has that look..I agree.

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

@@booger1966 And his racing.

[@katysperry39]

He's a beautiful man, well deserved. 👏😊❤😍

[@keisha2120]

Finally! A little too late but all Shondaland leading men should win once

[@MothGirl007]

It's definitely not too late, imho,

[@Kenzie_Hill]

Well deserved! Love you are recognized and I look forward to your next achievement ❤❤❤

[@Scarter63]

He's come a looong way from riding that lawnmower.

[@jdice6868]

Classic!

[@stephaniebaker4024]

lol yes and still love that movie. Also the pizza boy one with him .

[@problemchildeastend]

Should have just got the telescope 😅

[@kateuhler7803]

I had a huge crush on him then, when he was a kid!

[@Scarter63]

I had a crush on Devin DeVasquez!@@kateuhler7803

[@yegim8036]

Wait! Mc Dreamy wasn't the sexiest man alive until NOW?! and chris pratt was?!

[@mbl1334]

I am one of those who think he is much better looking now than when he was young. What a fine wine.

[@sashana8310]

Definitely!

[@elianadosreis3025]

Omg he’s more handsome now

[@bellaventimiglia35]

Props to People Mags for selecting an “older” gentleman! LUV Patrick!!! 🥰😍🥰

[@l.a.f.4421]

This vvas very fun and I, loved the racing stuff but Congrats most of all Patrick on The Dempsey Center (that name has such a nice ring) and best vvishes to all members of your family.

[@vairagya108]

Aww he's such a good sport, bless him.

[@shepsfvrry9638]

Its about time he finally won, well deserved well done patrick !!

[@soni8995]

Yay!!! I've been a fan since Can't Buy Me Love. Congrats McDreamy! 😍

[@dani3640]

Patrick is Dreamy! Great Choice.

[@martinezdirce9225]

Good for him ❣️❣️❣️I always remember “Can’t buy my love “….💫

[@peachesandpoets]

"I do it for the people. I fasted and went to the gym."

[@tabaxikhajit4541]

I had to watch the "Handsome Men's Club" skit for the tenth time because it is just that good!

[@user-ek7rj7fz5q]

Congrats I'm from Maine .Patrick Dempsey still so lind& generous

[@drew8958]

Always loved watching him since "With Honors" with Joe Pesci and Brandon Fraser. Enchanted another Fav! He is very convincing falling for Gisele playing it cool 🤣

[@lashendawest7509]

We love patrick Dempsey and jimmy kimmel

[@Blazilicious]

Mc Dreamy🤩😍😍😍

[@tonyavanhorn4206]

Yeeeas he is. Much love❤

[@janices6140]

Represent, Patrick, for all of us silver-haired folks who've still got it! 😊

[@zeydahusni527]

Every year I told people that I know close to me Patrick Dempsey should win it’s been more than a decade finally and I think you should win every year because there’s no beautiful man like him dreamy

[@mohammadyasinchowdhury5553]

He gets sexier as he gets older

[@raphaelfriquet2618]

Such a great guy! I am passionate about racing and I have a lot of respect for what he achieved and the love is still has for that sport. Also I didn't know about his foundation and I like him even more for that!

[@patrickdempsey556]

wow, that's amazing. I truly appreciate your continued love and support over the years. you are such a wonderful person Would you like to have a private conversation with me outside of the KZbin platform? I hope you've email also

[@louvuyonomana]

Jimmy Kimmel is so talented man. I'll always be a fan. What a legend. 🙌🏻🔥🖤

[@YodaMasterOfTheUniverse]

ABOUT DAMN TIME! MCDREAMY!!!

[@jvelvick8400]

One word describes Dempsey........ F~I~N~E 🎆

[@jennamartens5447]

I used to pause my Can't Buy Me Love VHS tape and take pictures of the screen because I thought he was the cutest boy I'd ever seen. LOL, now he's the sexiest man. I called it!

[@doloresmanley2052]

Finally!!! He’s definitely gotten so much better with age. He’s still McDreamy ❤😊

[@tashamiel]

he looks so much hotter now. love him daddy and gray 🔥😍

[@jdice6868]

Is it me? Or does it look like Dempsey joined the same tanning spa as George Hamilton?

[@nostromo7928]

That's EXACTLY what I thought too. I said to myself, "He's as orange as George Hamilton! 😂

[@jdice6868]

@@nostromo7928 Thx. I knew it couldn't just be me. As a huge Ripley fan, I gotta say, love your handle!

[@jdice6868]

@@BS8j IKR I love him, but dude...

[@Irisheyes_1916]

I love him, he is so sweet lol!

[@shannonlee1973]

Jesusss. He is SUCH a beautiful specimen!!!

[@tessmoks3434]

I've loved him ever since he was in those movies... and he drove a stupid lawnmower❤❤❤❤

[@kristlesn8856]

Kudos to his make-up artist wife! Dempsey maintained that gorg locks and looks that adds to his over all attractiveness.

[@thedarkknight2221]

Proud to call this man a Mainer!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love him

[@Disney65Fan]

Same ❤

[@kendrabryant4738]

He is a beautiful man 😍 they got it right 😂

[@heatherjordan8038]

Maine is so proud of this sexiest Lewiston Man Alive!

[@santiagocarreno5881]

I was watching pictures of him when he was young and dorky, but even then he had a very strong jaw; he literally just needed a nose job, and some exercise, but the strong jawline which is the most definitive sign of physical attractiveness for a guy was there

[@Amy-kr4tc]

Can’t Buy Me Love is one of my favorite movie “memories,” … long past, but still … Ronald!

[@peachesandpoets]

Anyone else regularly watch Kimmel's Handsome Men's Club bit?

[@N8uregirl76]

Well aged indeed!

[@mononatriumglutamat]

He will forever be

[@southerncross5360]

He's aging like fine wine. Hubba Hubba ❤ I loved him as Ronald Miller, I will never forget him doing that African Anteater Ritual dance in Can't Buy me Love. 😂

[@jako3214]

Wow looks better... like WAY better *now than when he was on Grey's when he was reeally popular & considered one of if not the red hottest male celebs then. That head of hair and the grey= super on point! Def Hugh Jackman-esque energy etc...On top of that super likable, gracious, charismatic, lovely!

[@madisonmcculloch1601]

That is a GORGEOUS head of hair. wow. well deserved

[@PM2024-]

Loved Patrick in License to Drive 🪪

[@reneekad]

I love convos and humor. Bc I’m an educated person.

[@sandradb9151]

About time! Maybe they waited because he's getting better with age 🥰🥰

[@matthewmcvey3494]

When I saw the magazine with him on the cover, I can’t argue with that

[@kamilleseven283]

I loved him in his movie , can't buy me love. I have respect for what he has done in his career. Im a grey's anatomy fan ( seasons 1-10). This super cool sliver fox mojo he has going on is nice. I must confess I love nerdy patrick more ❤ . As long as he is happy and healthy. Congratulations.

[@nobodyhere-et3pk]

Another fine wine, Patrick Dempsey!

[@cassandradennis5685]

Title well deserved 👏🏼 ❤

[@PamPoarch-ht5qn]

Finally!!!!

[@pumpthewater419]

From nerdy to sexy in 10 years

[@manishavel8176]

Enchanted my favourite movie ❤❤❤❤

[@asish6565]

Finally they made the right decision

[@RandomPanda]

I fell in love with extra anchovies ❤

[@michellepetersen5121]

He has come a long way since the movie he played the lawn mowing nerd😜

[@janerabuck1210]

He stays in Kohler, wi quite often and owns an ice cream place that was once on the verge of closing. Great man.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Men ages like a fine wine.

[@susiesmith7694]

I don’t know why he wasn’t picked years ago!!

[@Monika-mh2je]

Some man ages very well.😉

[@HermitLady]

Im fairly certain he said “relationshits with his wife …” 9:18 🤣

[@LA-pi1xf]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Czechbound]

Make no mistake, this guy is the real deal when it comes to car racing. Good for him ! My turn next ha ha

[@AnitaMC86]

Hope we get an updated Handsome Men’s Club.

[@norima3059]

Just remember no one and I mean NO ONE says no to the Woo Woo Kid. Congrats, Patrick.

[@santelaneal5374]

Hell always be LoverBoy. ♥️

[@MeWriter2112]

He's stunning, still. I'm surprised they didn't mention anything about the Lewiston tragedy, which is his hometown. He's a great guy.

[@lauratomczak6797]

patrick was in a movie i used to watch all the time where he was a pizza delivery boy gigolo

[@richeats]

Extra anchovies!

[@HimanshuSharma-oy9ss]

Jimmy is a worthy consideration too

[@maryhurst4663]

He has gotten better and better.

[@rmyrick2451]

About damn time. That’s all.

[@radhika8733]

Very well deserved indeed my MC dreamy ❤❤❤

[@liagrimmie]

😍❤️

[@listychick]

omg I love Greys anatomy so much