David Beckham was declared “sexiest man alive” by People magazine Tuesday, joining an elite club including last year’s winner, Chris Hemsworth, and a handful of other above-average men.
The announcement was made on ABC’s late-night TV show Jimmy Kimmel Live, where the magazine cover sporting Beckham’s face was revealed.
“It’s the best moment of my career, I can’t believe it,” Beckham joked to the crowd, speaking remotely by video.
“I would obviously like to thank my parents for bringing me into this world. I would like to thank my hairdresser, my stylist, Photoshop,” he said.
The 40-year-old retired football legend’s identity was only revealed after host Jimmy Kimmel made his audience guess this year’s winner.
“Has Taylor Swift ever made a song about you?” one person demanded.
“Have you ever had a man bun?” another asked.
