Patrick Dempsey keeps it real.
The actor, 58, opens up about being named Sexiest Man Alive in 2023 in this week’s issue of PEOPLE magazine, shortly before this year’s selection is announced on November 12.
When asked if he used the coveted title in any way to his advantage, Dempsey says with a laugh: “No, that’s what I’m more worried about. I had to stay in shape, train more.”
“But it’s amazing the reach it has,” he continued. “I think it’s a huge platform to do something positive with… It allows me to talk about the Dempsey Center [which focuses on cancer care].”
“Fame in itself is pretty empty, but if you can do something, and you can be useful, that’s really what life is about and gives you meaning and joy,” he adds. Grey’s Anatomy alum.
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Patrick Dempsey for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023.
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According to Dempsey, being named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive was an honor, though he says he generally doesn’t take it too seriously.
“It’s really good for one’s ego, but it’s so subjective,” The Enchanted admits the star. “There are so many wonderful men who are attractive in many ways, whether just physically or just as a person, so you take it seriously enough to be grateful, but don’t take it too seriously, though .”
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As for earning the title after past winners including stars like Chris Evans, Idris Elba, David Beckham, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and Matthew McConaughey, Dempsey says: “It’s a great group of people to be part of.”
“There are some extraordinary people who have done incredible things, so it’s nice to be a part of that,” he adds.
For more on Patrick Dempsey, check out this week’s issue of PEOPLE magazine, available now.
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