Every year since 1985, People magazine has taken on the not-so-unpleasant task of choosing who is the “hottest man alive.” It’s been 35 years since the day in which Mel Gibson was the first man to ever be granted this title. People wanted the new title they came up with to be so renowned that they even made a special cover for Mel Gibson back then and their strategy worked. The award became an instant classic. Ever since then, many celebrities have been on People magazine’s cover celebrating male beauty. Some have even been there twice… You won’t be surprised to know that the list includes names like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, and Richard Gere.

Some of the most attractive men according to People magazine, you can see how they’ve changed throughout the years.

Mel Gibson

Mark Harmon

Harry Hamlin

Tom Cruise

Nick Nolte

Richard Gere (recognized twice as the sexiest man alive, in 1993 — together with his then partner, Cindy Crawford, under the title “the most handsome couple” — and in 1999)

Brad Pitt (recognized twice as the hottest man alive in 1995 and 2000)

Denzel Washington

George Clooney (recognized twice as the hottest man alive in 1997 and 2006)

Harrison Ford

Pierce Brosnan

Ben Affleck

Johnny Depp (recognized twice as the sexiest man alive in 2003 and 2009)

Jude Law

Matthew McConaughey

Matt Damon

Hugh Jackman

Ryan Reynolds

Which of these celebrities do you consider to be the most beautiful in the world? Which celebrity do you think we forgot to add to the list? Let us know in the comment!