Will Ferrell has set his sights on a new title: PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive. The actor, known for his comedic roles, made his intentions clear at the New York City premiere of “Despicable Me 4” on Sunday, June 9. Ferrell revealed his desire to grace the cover of the iconic annual issue, lamenting the lack of comedians featured in the past.
“I’m planting the seeds,” the 56-year-old declared, “because you guys never have comedians.” With a mischievous grin, Ferrell acknowledged his campaign to be crowned the Sexiest Man Alive, a title that has eluded his fellow funnymen.
Embodying the Sexy Villain
Ferrell didn’t just talk the talk; he also walked the walk, embodying the role of a “sexy, soccer-playing villain” with his premiere outfit. Donning dark sunglasses and an Adidas track jacket with the collar popped, the comedian left no doubt about his intentions to charm the judges.
Not one to shy away from a challenge, Ferrell playfully dropped some “subliminal” hints about his Sexiest Man Alive aspirations, even joking that his Mega-Minion superpower would be “to be fluent in every language in the world.” With a wink, he added, “Come on. Vote for comedians.”
Comedians in the Spotlight
While comedians have often been overlooked in the Sexiest Man Alive race, Ferrell’s “Anchorman” co-star Paul Rudd broke the mold in 2021 when he was bestowed the coveted title. Rudd, who played the charming Brian Fantana in the beloved franchise, embraced the honor wholeheartedly, telling PEOPLE, “I’m going to lean into it hard. I’m going to own this.”
Ferrell’s campaign for the Sexiest Man Alive title coincided with a mini “Anchorman” reunion, as “Despicable Me 4” brought together three of the franchise’s stars: Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, and Steve Carell, who voices the lovable villain Gru.
A Lasting Legacy
Two decades after the release of “Anchorman,” Ferrell remains “so proud” of the film’s enduring legacy. “And I think at the time, we couldn’t believe we were getting to make such a weird, bizarre movie,” he reflected on the red carpet. “So I’m just so happy that it has kind of stayed in the zeitgeist all these years.”
With his sights set on the Sexiest Man Alive title and a new “Despicable Me” adventure on the horizon, Ferrell’s campaign is sure to keep audiences entertained, proving once again that comedians can indeed be sexy.
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