People Magazine‘s an American weekly magazine of celebrity and human-interest stories, published by Meredith Corporation announced actor, DJ, Director and everyone’s favourite star Idris Elba will gracing their cover for the 2018 ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ issue.
Who’d have thought it! Thank you @people & all the fans for naming me #SexiestManAlive. Don’t forget to grab your issue this week https://t.co/WI7eWfXOPB. I’m honoured & thankful. What’s even more important is your vote in the midterm elections. Your vote can make a difference!👊🏾 pic.twitter.com/TBQapjxJsT
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) November 6, 2018
Idris Elba will be the 33rd man to achieve the superlative, but only the third black celebrity to be named Sexiest Man Alive, a big win for the multitalented star who’s had an incredible year.
Y’all see Uncle Idris putting on for the brothers in People Mag✊🏿🙌🏿
— Broderick Hunter (@BroderickHunter) November 6, 2018
Remember when People named Blake Shelton the sexiest man alive? Idris was the sexiest man alive then too. https://t.co/2njMt0Vm5i
— Evette Dionne 🤷🏾♀️ (@freeblackgirl) November 6, 2018
To think Blake Shelton was #SexiestManAlive before Idris Elba.
For Shame pic.twitter.com/mOgmavYyfY
— Emm. (@Emmm_mmm) November 6, 2018