The fans have spoken, and they just can’t get enough of Harry Styles. Despite taking a breather from his record-breaking Love on Tour two years ago and not dropping any new albums since 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House, Styles remains the reigning king of hearts. Need proof? Look no further than People Magazine’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice Poll, where Styles emerged victorious as this year’s Sexiest Musician Alive.
This wasn’t just any vote—it was a hotly contested battle, with nearly 350,000 votes cast in what People described as their “most fiercely contested Sexiest Man Alive readers’ choice poll yet.” With diehard fans pulling out all the stops—including custom T-shirts, TikTok campaigns, and, yes, even cheeky attack ads—it’s clear that this wasn’t a casual popularity contest.
A Victory as Sweet as Harry Himself
Harry faced stiff competition from a star-studded lineup, including country crooner Zach Bryan, viral sensation Shaboozey, and TikTok campaign king Role Model, whose intense efforts for the title included no shortage of fruitless viral stunts. But in the end, the As It Was singer proved once again that his charm is unmatched.
“Harry Styles already knows what victory tastes like—after all, he’s no stranger to this honor—but this year it was even sweeter,” People noted. His enduring appeal and magnetic charisma continue to captivate audiences, proving that he’s just as irresistible offstage as he is on it.
Sexy Titles for Everyone
Styles wasn’t the only star basking in the glow of People’s Sexiest accolades this year. The competition was packed with memorable wins across creative (and sometimes hilarious) categories:
- Joe Jonas snagged the title of “Makes BRAT Look Sexiest” for his sassy social media antics, cheeky attitude, and impeccable execution of Charli XCX’s viral Apple dance.
- Jeremy Allen White, star of The Bear and the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere, won Sexiest Tattoos, beating out tattooed titans like Post Malone and Bad Bunny.
- In a victory that surprised absolutely no one, NFL superstar siblings Jason and Travis Kelce walked away with Sexiest Podcast Host for their show New Heights. They beat tough contenders like Penn Badgley (Podcrushed) and Josh Peck (Good Guys).
- And for all the new dads out there, the Twilight heartthrob-turned-Hollywood leading man Robert Pattinson was crowned Sexiest First-Time Dad, narrowly edging out Justin Bieber and Maluma in what might have been the cutest category of them all.
A Sexy Legacy That Endures
For Harry Styles, this win cements his place as a cultural and style icon. His ability to stay at the forefront of fans’ hearts—even without a new album or tour—is a testament to his undeniable charm, talent, and effortless cool. Whether he’s melting hearts on the red carpet, redefining gender norms in fashion, or delivering show-stopping performances, Styles continues to remind us why he’s a global phenomenon.
In the words of People Magazine, victory for Harry was inevitable: “He’s just too good at being… Harry.”
