Patrick Dempsey looks back

in an interview with people magazineThe 58-year-old talked about the recognition. He was asked whether he had used this title to his advantage in any way.

To which Patrick said, “No, it makes me more anxious. I needed to stay in shape, and train more. But its reach is astonishing. I think it’s a tremendous platform to do something positive… It’s allowed me to talk about The Dempsey Center (which focuses on cancer care). Fame in itself is quite hollow, but if you can do something, and you can be of service, that’s really what life is about and it gives you meaning and joy.

According to the actor, he does not like to take the title too seriously. “It’s really good for someone’s ego, but it’s very subjective. There are a lot of wonderful men who are attractive in many ways, either just physically or just as a person who they are, so you’ve got to be grateful, but don’t take it too seriously, However, The Enchanted Star accepted.

Patrick is married to Jillian, 57, a makeup artist and founder of her own clean beauty line. He has been married since 1999. Their children are 21-year-old Tallulah and 16-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby.

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Grey’s Anatomy star Patrick Dempsey was named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ for 2023. He took over the title from 2022 honoree Chris Evans. At that time he had said that he was happy that this was happening at this juncture of his life. He said it was nice to be recognised, adding that it “feels like a bit of a blow to his ego”. The actor shared that this gives him a platform to use it for some positive work.

Previous honorees of the title include names like Idris Elba, David Beckham, Bradley Cooper, George Clooney and Matthew McConaughey. This year’s choice will be revealed on November 12.