Paul Rudd named ‘sexiest man in the world’ and Ryan Reynolds has a hilarious response to it

After nearly three decades of making his film debut, Paul Rudd has finally been named the “Sexiest Man Alive” for 2021 by People Magazine. Wasting no time responding to the news, former winner Ryan Reynolds joked on Twitter that the photo of Rudd used on the magazine’s cover was actually taken while the Ant-Man star was getting cozy with Reynolds. In addition, Ryan appeared on TODAY to promote and support his new movie Red Notice on Netflix, giving the actor some enjoyment from the accolade he received and how differently he would have handled the honor if he had it at his current age. to get. With Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool both now under the Disney umbrella, fans are hoping more of this fun chatter will be brought to life in a future MCU movie.

When asked about Reynolds’ reaction to the honor Rudd received, the actor tweeted, “That’s my right arm he’s lying on.”

Here’s Ryan Reynolds’ tweet:

That’s my right arm he’s on.

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) Nov 10, 2021

“I only heard this morning. I’m very excited. I think this opportunity will be wasted on him, like so many before him,” Reynolds continued TODAY. “He’s going to play it shyly. He’s going to play it shyly, humbly. If I knew what I knew now, I wouldn’t do it. You have to grab this opportunity.”

He added: “Having it now, I’m not saying I would leave my family, but they would have to go on without me. I’d roam the world with my dog ​​ears clamped People magazine, going from town to town, sewing my wild oats like some kind of naked magical gardener. It would be great.”

Ryan Reynolds Appeared TODAY to Promote ‘Red Notice’

Reynolds appeared on TODAY to promote his upcoming film Red Notice, which also stars Dwayne Johnson and Gal Gadot. Johnson was also named the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People in 2016.

Reynolds offered one last piece of advice, telling Rudd, Don’t screw this up, Rudd. If you’re there, don’t ruin this opportunity. Run like the wind.”

Paul Rudd is the latest in the line of superheroes to receive this honor. Other winners include Idris Elba, Chris Hemsworth, Michael B. Jordan, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Jackman, Batman actor George Clooney and Ben Affleck.

Red Notice will hit select theaters and stream on Netflix from November 12.