People Magazine has named Black Panther star, Michael B Jordan as the sexiest man alive for the year 2020. This makes him the third black actor in a row to lay claim to the coveted title.
The dapper-looking actor who graced the cover of the latest issue of the magazine spoke about the title that was announced Tuesday. He said the title gave him “a cool feeling.”
“It’s a good club to be part of. You know, everybody always made that joke, like, ‘Mike, this is the one thing you’re probably not going to get.’ But it’s a good club to be a part of.”
Jordan, known for his critically-acclaimed performances in “Fruitvale Station,” “Creed” and “Black Panther,” was revealed as this year’s winner Tuesday night on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
The actor appeared on the late-night talk show dressed in a yellow biohazard suit. He revealed his identity after removing his helmet, which had a smiley face. He said he learned about the honor during a call from his publicist while driving with a friend.
He dedicated the honour to his family for supporting him all along. He also mentioned that the women in his family are “definitely proud of this one.” He said:
“When my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,” Jordan said. “This is one that they’re definitely going to have a special place for.”
Other recent winners include John Legend, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, Adam Levine, Channing Tatum and David Beckham.
Michael B Jordan was also recently included in Time Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People of 2020.