Idris Elba being named 'Sexiest Man Alive' makes all right with the world
Actor Idris Elba was announced People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Though the British actor wasn’t available to receive the news in person, he did video-chat with Fallon for a moment.
Elba was more than happy to wear the mantle. “It’s an honor,” he said. “My mum is going to be very, very proud.” Elba even entertained the audience by showing off some of his sexiest faces, like “smolder” and “shy smile.”
Elba thanked People and The Tonight Show. He tweeted a response shortly after in which he got a little political.
Who’d have thought it! Thank you @people & all the fans for naming me #SexiestManAlive. Don’t forget to grab your issue this week https://t.co/WI7eWfXOPB. I’m honoured & thankful. What’s even more important is your vote in the midterm elections. Your vote can make a difference!👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/TBQapjxJsT
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 6, 2018
Speaking of Twitter, many fans were ecstatic about the decision.
OH MY GOD
IDRIS
OH MY GOD
IDRIS
OH MY GOD
JUSTICE PREVAILS !!!! THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR TIMES!!!!!!#SEXIESTMANALIVE #PEOPLESSEXIESTMANALIVE @IDRISELBA
— Melissa (@melissasprofile) November 6, 2018
Some fans were just glad to see the end of the reign of last year’s winner, Blake Shelton.
Looks like ?@people? redeemed themselves from that Blake Shelton debacle last year!! #SexiestManAlive pic.twitter.com/8P8IRqVo1p
— J 🦋 (@LadyBolton127) November 6, 2018
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