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1. Idris Elba

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Idris Elba snagged an honorary mention on People’s Sexiest Man Alive list last year and with his salt and pepper beard only getting sexier, he might earn the title this year. People’s annual list of Hollywood’s most desired eye candy was just revealed and we have our thoughts on who should covet the honor. Scroll through this gallery to see who you should pick for the sexiest Black man of 2015.

2. Will Smith

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Will is like fine wine — he keeps getting better with age. Whether you’re a fan of ‘Fresh Prince’ Will, ‘Bad Boys’ Will or ‘Concussion’ Will, one thing is for sure. He is a gorgeous, smart & accomplished Black man. And that is seriously sexy!

3. Michael BAE Jordan

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Michael B Jordan may not be People’s Sexiest Man Alive, but he’s one of ours. The ‘Creed’ star Michael B Jordan has enough acting skill and abs to carry the list.

4. Morris Chestnut

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When is comes to the sexiest man alive, Morris Chestnut will forever be the go-to name for Black men. ‘The Perfect Guy’ is an obvious choice for our list. And with a prime network show ‘Rosewood,’ Morris just might snag the title.

5. Michael Ealy

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With a number one movie in 2015, ‘The Perfect Guy’ hottie Michael Ealy is a high contender for the Sexiest Man Alive.

6. John David Washington

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Denzel Washington was replaced on the list this year by his equally handsome son John David. Between his appearance on HBO’s ‘Ballers’ and viral pic on Instagram, the world was introduced to the newest hunk on the block.

7. Denzel Washington

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But let’s not kid ourselves here — Denzel is the O.G. of Hollywood sexiness.

8. Omari Hardwick

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If you’re a fan of Starz series ‘Power,’ Omari Hardwick is probably the sexiest man alive in your book. Well…he’s up there on ours too.

9. Drake

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The Canadian rapper had a banner year in 2015. His rap beef with Meek Mill established his inner killer and his thick beard made him a sex symbol with the ladies. We wouldn’t be surprised if Drizzy made the cut.

10. Trai Beyers

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‘Empire’ star Trai Beyers is TV’s sexiest oldest brother. With a number one TV show, Trai is definitely on People’s radar.

11. Jesse Williams

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Our intellectual BAE Jesse Williams, doesn’t just have a sexy face, he’s a doctor on one of our favorite shows and a Black Lives Matter activist.

12. President Obama

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And the sexiest man of them all… Our fearless leader in chief!

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.