LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Daniel Kaluuya attends the Soho House Awards at Soho House on September 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Daniel Kaluuya attends the Soho House Awards at Soho House on September 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 01: Daniel Kaluuya attends the Soho House Awards at Soho House on September 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
<p><strong>Essence</strong> says their &#8220;giving the people what they want&#8221; in their &#8216;Sexiest Man Alive&#8217; line-up. From NFL player <strong>Jalen Hurts</strong> to rapper-turned-actor <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/method-man-longevity-hip-hop-acting-resume/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Method Man</strong></a> and actor <strong>John Boyega</strong>, the outlet took to their Instagram to spice up the trending convo.</p>
<p>The innanet streets have been hot with reactions after <a href="https://people.com/patrick-dempsey-people-sexiest-man-alive-2023-exclusive-8391684" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE released</a> its annual pick on Tuesday (Nov. 8). This year, the title went to Grey&#8217;s Anatomy star <strong>Patrick &#8220;McDreamy&#8221; Dempsey. </strong></p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I was completely shocked, and then I started laughing, like, this is a joke, right? I’ve always been the bridesmaid!&#8221; Patrick told PEOPLE. &#8220;I’d completely forgotten about it and never even contemplated being in this position. So my ego is good.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<p>Reactions to Patrick&#8217;s crowning were all over the place, and on Wednesday (Nov.8), Essence added more hype with their own list. The outlet <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZXCNcP110/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shared a seven-slide post</a> on Instagram featuring Black entertainers and celebrities.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;There is a sermon on our heart that we have to speak to. The Lord Giveth, and we marvel at How Excellent his work is. We have a few questions for the PEOPLE, and feel free to pinch us because we may be DREAMING. But How is he the sexiest, when THEY exist? AMEN… look at A MAN! #ESSENCE,&#8221; their caption said.</p></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here are Essence&#8217;s picks!</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Essence Pick One: Jalen Hurts</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Jalen Hurts</strong>, 25, quarterback on the Philadelphia Eagles and <a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/eagles/news/philadelphia-eagles-jalen-hurts-bet-awards-winners" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BET&#8217;s Sportsman of the Yea</a>r. Last week, Hurts <a href="https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/jalen-hurts-named-nfc-offensive-player-of-the-week-commanders-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">was named</a> the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. From his top-tier athletic status to his fly &#8216;fits off the field, Hurts turns heads!</p>
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<p>But don&#8217;t break ya neck cause Jalen Hurts also has his own FIONE leading lady, IT professional Bryonna &#8220;Bry&#8221; Burrows.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pick Two: Method Man</strong></h3>
<p>Essence&#8217;s second pick, <strong>Method</strong><strong> Man,</strong> has had the ladies <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/method-man-longevity-hip-hop-acting-resume/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pining over him</a> for a hot minute! From spitting bars in the 90s to delivering lines in &#8216;Power Book II: Ghost,&#8217; Method Man has been on LISTS!</p>
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<p>His physical appearance is such a viral topic that in August, he made it clear<a href="https://www.menshealth.com/health/a44567421/hip-hop-50/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> to Men&#8217;s Health</a> that he&#8217;s &#8220;not a sex symbol.&#8221; Though he loves the attention, he doesn&#8217;t want to become someone addicted to &#8220;trying to be that sexy&#8221; as his clock &#8220;starts winding down.&#8221;</p>
<p>Like Hurts, the 52-year-old is locked in, wedding ring included. He tied the knot with his wife, Tamika Smith, in 2001.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Essence Pick Three: Tyler Lepley</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Tyler Lepley</strong>&#8216;s full beard, always-crispy line-up, and sex appeal in TV characters like Diamond for &#8216;P-Valley&#8217; keep him on the HOT list.</p>
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<p>Still, he&#8217;s another taken zaddy! Adding to <strong>Tyler Lepley</strong>&#8216;s looks is how he has <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/watch-tyler-lepley-praises-miracle-watts-postpartum-thats-all-mine-right-there/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">publicly praised</a> his bae, <strong>Miracle Watts</strong>. They share a <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/exclusive-miracle-watts-tyler-lepley-son-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">toddler son</a> together.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pick Four: Daniel Kaluuya</strong></h3>
<p>Coming in just as hot as Essence&#8217;s pick-four is 34-year-old <strong>Daniel Kaluuya</strong>. The actor stole hearts with his talent in roles for <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/daniel-kaluuya-will-not-reprise-his-role-in-the-black-panther-sequel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#8220;Black Panther,&#8221;</a> &#8220;Queen &; Slim,&#8221; and even &#8220;Get Out.&#8221; But it&#8217;s that crescent-white smile and British accent that also keeps our eyes glued to the screen chile!</p>
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<p>We can&#8217;t say for sure if the actor is single and mingling. In June 2022, <a href="https://parade.com/culture/daniel-kaluuya-amandla-crichlow#:~:text=Daniel%20Kaluuya%20has%20been%20quietly%20dating%20Amandla%20Crichlow%20for%20several,Golden%20Globes%20in%20January%202018." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Parade</a> and Bustle reported that he had been dating actor-producer <strong>Amandla Crichlow</strong> for the last several years.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Essence Pick Five: Larenz Tate</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Larenz Tate</strong>. That&#8217;s it. That&#8217;s the description. From &#8220;Love Jones&#8221; to &#8220;Dead Presidents&#8221; and &#8220;Why Do Fools Fall In Love,&#8221; the 48-year-old has had <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/larenz-tate-shows-just-how-fine-he-is-as-he-thanks-fans-for-recent-birthday-wishes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fans drooling</a> ate our TV screen for at least three decades.</p>
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<p>If you&#8217;re wondering, his wife, <strong>Tomasina Parrott</strong>, has been right there drooling with us. They wed in 2006.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Pick Six: Skepta</strong></h3>
<p>For those unfamiliar with <strong>Skepta</strong>, the British grime MC has been in <a href="https://www.complex.com/music/a/joseph-jp-patterson/a-project-by-project-breakdown-of-skepta-music-career" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the music industry</a> since the early 2000s. In addition to pulling in fans with his art, the 41-year-old keeps heads on a swivel with his runway-like looks and chiseled facial features! It&#8217;s unclear if he&#8217;s dating at the moment, but his past roster <a href="https://people.com/music/adele-dating-rapper-skepta-things-heating-up-source/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly includes</a> award-winning singer Adele.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Essence Pick Seven: John Boyega</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;">John Boyega, 31, is a lil&#8217; newer to the zaddys&#8217; block. And with his looks, that might be his permanent place of residence, chile! The British and Nigerian actor received a fresh wave of praise for his on-screen skills after the release of &#8220;They Cloned Tyrone&#8221; this year after delivering in &#8220;The Woman King&#8221; in 2022.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">In July, he <a href="https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a44577845/john-boyega-interview-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">told Esquire</a> he wants a relationship but doesn&#8217;t &#8220;fixate&#8221; on it.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Roomies, who would you add to your wishlist?</p>
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