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Only 4 men have been named People's Sexiest Man Alive twice — here they all are

Callie AhlgrimNov 13, 2024, 23:40 IST

Brad Pitt in the 1994 movie "Interview with the Vampire."Warner Brothers/Getty Images

People magazine launched the annual Sexiest Man Alive issue in 1985.
In the years since, 36 different men have landed the cover.

Since People magazine published its inaugural Sexiest Man Alive issue in 1985, the title has been bestowed on 36 different men.

But of that group, only four actors have graced the annual cover in two separate years. Keep scrolling to see who, when, and why.

Brad Pitt earned the title twice in five years.

Brad Pitt in 1995 and 2000.Ke.Mazur/SGranitz/WireImage

Richard Gere graced the cover in 1993 and 1999.

Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford in 1993; Gere in 1999.Vinnie Zuffante/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

George Clooney was honored by People in 1997 and 2006.

George Clooney in 1997 and 2006.Sven Arnstein/NBCUniversal via Getty Images; Steve Granitz Archive 1/WireImage

Johnny Depp is the most recent person to be named Sexiest Man Alive twice.

Johnny Depp in 2003 and 2009.Gregory Pace/FilmMagic; George Pimentel/WireImage