George Clooney Shares His Advice for PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive: 'There's a Lot of Responsibility' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

George Clooney.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

George Clooneyis experienced in the sexy department.

Who better to give advice to this year’s PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alive(which will be announced Nov. 12) than the actor who’s won the honor twice in a lifetime, the first in 1997 and the second in 2006.

In an exclusive interview at the Albie Awards in New York in September, Clooney reflected on his years as a former Sexiest Man Alive and shared a few key points that are essential for the one-year tenure.

First, the title requires more than just looks. “Let’s see what kind of a campaign he’s running, theWolfsstar said. “You know what I mean? I want to see how good a campaigner he is.”

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This year,stars started campaigningearly. Adam Sandler, for example, declared in February thathe should be namedSexiest Man Alive and gave PEOPLE a solid reason why. “It’s something that I think is good for the world,” theSaturday Night Livealum explained.

Kevin Hart, too,previously revealedthat he starts his campaign “at the beginning of every year,” but joked, “I don’t think they see the campaign.” He said, “There’s no reason why I shouldn’t have it. It’s all about the sexy … Iwillget PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive. You bet your ass on that.”

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Amal and George Clooney at The Albies, Clooney Foundation for Justice on Sept. 26, 2024.john Nacion//Getty

john Nacion//Getty

The job doesn’t stop once one is named winner Clooney recently told PEOPLE. In fact, the work is just beginning,

“I feel as if there’s a lot of responsibility for a full year, you have to wear that sash,” the two-time Academy Award winner said. “It’s very uncomfortable after a while.”

Despite the discomfort, Clooney’s wifeAmaltouted — on theeve of their 10 year wedding anniversary— that her husband’s still got it going on 18 years after first winning the SMA crown. When asked what makes him sexy, Amal simply looked at him and replied: “I mean, isn’t it obvious?”

Clooney joked, “That didn’t sound too convincing.”

Ultimately, the actor was confident that whoever landed the coveted title would wear it well. “I’m sure they’ll do a great job,” he assured.

Brad Pitt and George Clooney at the premiere of “Wolfs” at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.Stefanie Rex/picture alliance/Getty

Stefanie Rex/picture alliance/Getty

source: people.com