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The \"Ant-Man\" star was also tested on his ability to successfully conduct a sexy photo shoot. And, at the end of it all, Colbert shared that Rudd's test results came back \"negative\" for sexy. However, after Rudd humbly accepted that fate, it was revealed \"humility\" was the final test and he passed -- thus crowning him as People's \"Sexiest Man Alive\" for 2021.

Rudd succeeds Michael B. Jordan who held the coveted title for 2020. Others who have been named People's \"Sexiest Man Alive\" include John Legend, Dwayne \"The Rock\" Johnson, David Beckham and Chris Hemsworth.

The full People's \"Sexiest Man Alive\" issue hits newsstands this Friday.

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