John Krasinski Named Sexiest Man Alive, Divides Fans as ‘The Office’ Co-Star Defends Him

John Krasinski has been crowned People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive, but the internet has mixed feelings about it. The cover shows John casually seated on a New York City yellow cab, dressed in a simple T-shirt and jeans. While fans have praised his charm, some on social media argued that he’s “cute” but not exactly “sexy.”

However, one of his former co-stars from The Office, Kate Flannery, is standing up for him. Kate, who played the quirky Meredith Palmer, told TMZ she’s thrilled about John’s recognition and that she always knew he’d get noticed for his transformation in roles like Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

To those who think John’s appeal is more “nerdy” than “sexy,” Kate says they need to check their eyesight. She recommends they watch his recent work beyond The Office for proof. Beyond his looks, John has built an impressive Hollywood portfolio, starring in and directing hits like A Quiet Place and If. And, of course, his relationship with actress Emily Blunt and their two daughters, Hazel and Violet, adds to his appeal.

Reflecting on The Office, Kate mentioned that most of the cast were unknowns when the show launched in 2005. But she always saw a special spark in John, which only grew as his career took off. She also shared that the cast keeps in touch through a group text, and when John’s big announcement came, they were all thrilled for him.