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Diana Holquist's Sexiest Man Alive

Mr. Gerard Butler

Jon Hamm for Sexiest Man Alive 2009?

Will Smith for Sexiest Man Alive 2009?

Ryan Reynolds for Sexiest Man Alive 2009?

Johnny Depp for Sexiest Man Alive 2009?

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November 8, 2009

Tags: sexiest man alive 2009, Julie James, Diana Holquist, People magazine, Ryan Reynolds, Gerard Butler, Will Smith, Johnny Depp, Jon Hamm




Contest is over: the winner has been crowned. Thanks for playing, everyone. Randomly picked winners from the correct answers are: Cindy C and Terri D. If you won, send me an e-mail at diana@dianaholquist.com with your snail mail and I'll send you the book!--Diana 11/18/09)

It's time to crown the Sexiest Man Alive 2009.

I know, I know...it's a hard job. But someone's got to do it. And once again, Julie James and I have decided that before People magazine gets their say, you should get yours. So we've joined forces to celebrate the fact that:

(a) our books have, um, almost the exact same title, and more importantly,

(b) the announcement of People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2009 is just days away.

(And hey–it’s a good excuse to look at pictures of some really attractive men.)



To get you in the mood for the crowning of the new Sexiest Man Alive 2009, Julie and I are teaming up to give away free copies of our books. And if you haven’t read Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James, you’ll want to rectify that situation immediately.

So here’s the contest. . . who do you think will be People’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2009? Here are some of our contenders, but feel free to nominate anyone you want:

Gerard Butler.
Seriously, People, don’t you think the man is due?

Jon Hamm
aka The Hot Guy from Mad Men. Gotta love a man who looks great in a suit. And out of it.

Ryan Reynolds.
I see six reasons to adore him. They're called his abs.

Will Smith.
Is there anything sexier on a man than a great smile?
And those arms aren’t bad either…

Johnny Depp
...the Bad Boy. This man can have gold teeth and look as though he hasn’t showered for days, and he still manages to be sexy.

These are a few ideas, but feel free to nominate your own choice. Who do you think People will pick as the 2009 Sexiest Man Alive? Cast your vote by leaving a comment below before 10pm EST on Sunday, November 15th. (And remember– you can vote for anyone, not just the five guys above.) Five randomly chosen people with the correct answer will win a signed copy of my book, Sexiest Man Alive.

Then, head over Julie's blog and follow the instructions there to enter to win a signed copy of Julie's book, Just the Sexiest Man Alive.

A couple of provisos (What can I say? Julie's a lawyer):

This poll is in no way affiliated with People–it’s just for fun and free books!
Should People announce their Sexiest Man Alive 2009 before 10pm CST on November 15th, the contest is considered over as of the time of the announcement, and no votes posted after that will be entered in the contest.
In the event that no one correctly picks the 2009 Sexiest Man Alive, or if less than 5 people do so, the remaining signed copies of Sexiest Man Alive will be awarded to randomly chosen commenters.

Happy voting! Make sure you consider very, very carefully before you vote. In fact, I think you should look at the canidates long and hard....



Comments

  1. November 8, 2009 10:36 PM EST
    Okay, definitely Jon Hamm. This was too easy!
    - Debby Harris
  2. November 9, 2009 12:39 AM EST
    Diana, it's definitely Gerard Butler! How could he not win with a Facebook group entitled: "Gerard Butler can impregnate by touch alone"?
    - Elizabeth Carreras`
  3. November 9, 2009 7:48 AM EST
    Dean Winchester.

    Gerard Butler gives thanks every morning that Dean only exists inside the TV. ;-)
    - Ellen
  4. November 9, 2009 8:23 AM EST
    Lord, the choices make this waaaaayyyy to difficult. I'm going to have to go with my cutie Ryan Reynolds.
    - Bev
  5. November 9, 2009 8:25 AM EST
    Ben Barnes totally has my vote ;P
    - Camille
  6. November 9, 2009 8:32 AM EST
    Gotta go with my Gerard Butler;). He just does it for me bigtime.
    - Stacy ~
  7. November 9, 2009 8:38 AM EST
    Ryan Reynolds by far. Drool-worthy abs and can make me laugh? Nothing sexier than that.
    - Fallon
  8. November 9, 2009 8:46 AM EST
    I want more choices but I'll vote for Gerard Butler.
    - Judy Roney
  9. November 9, 2009 8:47 AM EST
    I think Ryan Reynolds stands a good chance, and I can dig that. My PERSONAL choice, however - I'd have to go with Mr. Depp, so long as he is not wearing Mad Hatter or Willie Wonka ensemble. And hello - what about a certain Mr. Clooney? I know, I know, been there, done that - but he never seems to get any LESS sexy, at least not to me. Of course, maybe I'm biased. I DID once stand about 7 feet away from the man and have the pictures to prove it ; )
    - Toni Blake
  10. November 9, 2009 9:14 AM EST
    Ummmm, Ryan Reynolds is divine. However, Johnny Depp is the WHOLE package.
    - Sandi Fitch
  11. November 9, 2009 9:32 AM EST
    Oooh, Ryan Reynolds is yummy. He's my choice from this list.
    - Lindsey
  12. November 9, 2009 9:37 AM EST
    You can pick anyone, not just who we suggest. And where's the Jon Hamm love? Yes, it's true, he's my guy and I think he's it this year. But then, I was wrong last year....(Hugh who?)
    - Diana Holquist
  13. November 9, 2009 9:52 AM EST
    Okay, Jon Hamm, I'll bite--I mean--uh--well, yeah, I will! I stop watching TV for periods and this is the sort of thing that makes it fun to come back.
    - Ann Marie
  14. November 9, 2009 10:01 AM EST
    I think it will be Ryan Reynolds. Yummy!
    - pjpuppymom
  15. November 9, 2009 10:14 AM EST
    Gerard Butler is the sexiest man alive. Oh Yeah BABY!!!!!
    - Paulette Greenblatt
  16. November 9, 2009 10:28 AM EST
    these guys are all extremely good looking, but to me funny is sexy. i wish joel mchale or stephen colbert were in the running!!!
    - meaghan
  17. November 9, 2009 10:54 AM EST
    BRADLEY COOPER from The Hangover!!! OMG!!!! Hands-down winner!!!

    Or Johnny Depp. :)

    But I'm going with BRADLEY COOPER!!!!
    - Judi Fennell
  18. November 9, 2009 11:40 AM EST
    Just got an e-mail with an interesting thought: Barack Obama. I thought he might take it last year....but now that he's in the White House....Power is awfully sexy, no?
    - Diana Holquist
  19. November 9, 2009 12:03 PM EST
    My bet is for that kid who is in the Twilight movies, Robert Pattinson, but would chose Hugh Jackman again myself.
    - Betty S.
  20. November 9, 2009 12:29 PM EST
    I love Simon Baker! I think that he will be the one this year. His show is so popular. I love his blond curls and blue eyes. I found a show he was in several years ago called "The Guardian." He was much cuter then but he's my pick. I love Gerard Butler too. He's a longshot. I don't know why because he's wonderful.
    - Lisa G
  21. November 9, 2009 12:43 PM EST
    Gerard Butler or Henry Cavil could make me melt like butter on a cold day. Is Henry one of the choices? I'd choose him first, then Gerard. However, if it's a choice among those you listed, Gerard gets my vote.
    - Mimi
  22. November 9, 2009 12:53 PM EST
    Vote for whomever you like....not just our picks. So far: GB 5, RR 4, everyone two or under. Wow...no consensus this year....
    - Diana Holquist
  23. November 9, 2009 1:59 PM EST
    I've had a thing for Johnny Depp since the 1980s. He just keeps getting better.
    - Julie O.
  24. November 9, 2009 3:23 PM EST
    About dang time! The handsome intelligent hot Scot Gerard Butler has always been the sexiest man alive!
    - Shamrock
  25. November 9, 2009 3:56 PM EST
    Jon Hamm, Jon Hamm, and Jon Hamm.
    - Sandy AAR
  26. November 9, 2009 4:13 PM EST
    Gerard Butler.No need to say any more,lol.
    - Shelly-Tx
  27. November 9, 2009 5:53 PM EST
    Johnny Depp definitely!
    - Joie
  28. November 9, 2009 6:02 PM EST
    Rob Pattinson
    - elaing8
  29. November 9, 2009 6:11 PM EST
    I'm going with the bad boy - Johnny Depp
    - Tammie King of Night Owl Romance
  30. November 9, 2009 6:35 PM EST
    I'm guessing Rob Pattinson, too. I'm old enough to be his mother, but I am really hung up on the fictional Edward. ;-)
    - Julie
  31. November 9, 2009 6:47 PM EST
    Johnny. Depp. Thank you very much.
    - Susan
  32. November 9, 2009 6:51 PM EST
    I would like to see Gerard Butler get it but it may be Ryan Reynolds.
    - Linda Henderson
  33. November 9, 2009 6:55 PM EST
    As I said on Julie James Blog...
    I think it will be Gerald Butler… But I don’t have a real favorite this year, but I do love Chase Crawford!!!
    - Stephanie
  34. November 9, 2009 7:05 PM EST
    I love Johnny Depp, but it's gotta be Gerard Butler. He's just so cute and funny - every time I see him on a talk show he just cracks me up. There's nothing like a good looking guy that's funny to win me over.
    - Barbara Elness
  35. November 9, 2009 7:22 PM EST
    Well, I have to go with a baseball player - Josh Beckett from the Boston Red Sox. I don't think People will pick him but I will. He is a very charitable person and a great pitcher!
    - Lynne
  36. November 9, 2009 8:22 PM EST
    Im definetly going to Ryan Reynolds. he is funny and super duper sexy.
    - sara hurt
  37. November 9, 2009 8:25 PM EST
    Ryan Reynolds...Yum !
    - Mariska
  38. November 9, 2009 8:47 PM EST
    OH! Lord! Decisions! Decisions!
    So many to choose from and only one will be chosen. Ahhhh, let's see? Jon Hamm? God! He's pretty sexy! Hmmmm.....Johnny Depp? Have ALWAYS thought he was hot.

    Okay.....time to choose. My FINAL answer.....JOHNNY DEPP! Without a doubt!
    NOW, let's see who People chooses!
    - Terri DuLong
  39. November 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST
    Robert Pattinson will get chosen by People Mag.
    - spursfanatic
  40. November 9, 2009 9:15 PM EST
    I would have to say Johnny Depp or Bradley Cooper.
    - mskayz
  41. November 9, 2009 9:50 PM EST
    Hi Diana
    Your book looks pretty amazing too. I think it will be Gerard Butler or Ryan Reynolds.
    - Mary G
  42. November 10, 2009 12:25 AM EST
    For someone closer to my age I'd vote for Ryan Reynolds but I think Johnny Depp's 'family man' attitude really, really sexy :D
    - Rochelle
  43. November 10, 2009 1:24 AM EST
    My choice is Johnny Depp.
    - Eva S
  44. November 10, 2009 1:45 AM EST
    As I've said over at Julie's blog, Jensen Ackles!!
    - Bianca
  45. November 10, 2009 3:13 AM EST
    Gerard Butler, yummy. ♥
    - Julie
  46. November 10, 2009 7:37 AM EST
    My vote is for Gerard Butler
    - Ali
  47. November 10, 2009 8:37 AM EST
    Rob Pattinson - yum!
    - Miranda
  48. November 10, 2009 12:10 PM EST
    What a question. Gerry Butler, of course!
    - Mojca
  49. November 10, 2009 12:45 PM EST
    Definetely Ryan Reynolds out of these choices. Hot, firm, and a sexy sense of humor.

    If I had to pick out of the modeling world... Julian Fantechi, Leighton Stultz, Paul Handschke, and Jed Hill.
    - Amy l. Bober
  50. November 10, 2009 12:55 PM EST
    Alexander Skarsgard from True Blood, he's sex on a stick!!
    - Char
  51. November 10, 2009 2:44 PM EST
    I don't know this Ryan Reynolds guy, but I'd like to get to know him better! My vote, however, is for Keith Urban.
    - Lisa
  52. November 10, 2009 4:05 PM EST
    Johnny Depp, he's like sex reincanated. Yumm!
    - Cindy C.
  53. November 10, 2009 7:22 PM EST
    Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel!Travis Fimmel! :)
    - Dayle M.
  54. November 10, 2009 8:05 PM EST
    Johnny Depp - I'm old school. :)
    - Sara Holquist
  55. November 10, 2009 8:20 PM EST
    Depp and Butler, neck and neck. Vampire boy, a close third. Who will it be in the end? My Mad Man? I'm still pulling for him, even though he's way back...
    - Diana Holquist
  56. November 10, 2009 9:07 PM EST
    Rob Pattinson!
    - Terri Soja
  57. November 11, 2009 8:39 AM EST
    Gerard Butler! Did you ever see him in that time travel movie, where he was wearing armor? What a man!
    - Gayle Callen
  58. November 11, 2009 6:23 PM EST
    Alright, I'm going with Ryan Reynolds. He's got the natural comedic timing of Tom Hanks but smokin hot. No telling what is in store for this guy.
    - Lisa S.
  59. November 12, 2009 8:50 AM EST
    I sure think it should be Gerard Butler--Hugh Jackman and even though he's not been in a movie lately, Antonio Banderas.
    Jon Hamm. But vampire boy will probably be up there. I think he's too young to be the sexiest man.
    Carol L.
    - Carol L.
  60. November 12, 2009 12:04 PM EST
    I think they're gonna pick Robert Pattinson. :)
    - austenfan
  61. November 12, 2009 1:08 PM EST
    Hugh Jackman, for his wicked bod in the recent movie. But then I'm always behind the times...
    - Lisa who blogs as knitnzu
  62. November 12, 2009 3:57 PM EST
    People magazine just tweeted their first clue: he's a MOVIE and a TV star. Who does that eliminate? Butler? Pattinson? I don't watch enough TV to know.
    - Diana Holquist
  63. November 13, 2009 8:50 AM EST
    My vote goes to... Gerard Butler!
    - Host
  64. November 13, 2009 9:01 PM EST
    Definitely Gerard Butler! I could listen to that man talk about gibberish all day long, ladies!

    Amy S.
    - Anonymous
  65. November 14, 2009 10:40 AM EST
    I think it will be Bradley Cooper.
    - maered
  66. November 15, 2009 1:44 PM EST
    I realize I'm pretty much behind the times too because I haven't even heard of a lot of the actors mentioned, lol!
    - Betty S.
  67. November 15, 2009 5:22 PM EST
    i would like to nominate Stephen Moyer who plays Bill Compton on True Blood!!! he just makes me swoon when i watch the show. he is very hot!!!
    - elaine croteau
  68. November 16, 2009 3:55 PM EST
    Have a great Thanksgiving
    - Jackie
  69. November 16, 2009 10:09 PM EST
    New clues from People mag: 1) he has "done" TV and movies 2) he has proposed to at least one woman 3) he has roots outside the U.S.A. 4) he's been in a blockbuster franchise

    Does this eliminate anyone? Dunno. Maybe Depp?
    - Diana Holquist
  70. November 18, 2009 8:09 AM EST
    The contest is officially over. It's Depp. (Yawn.) I'll pick a winner this afternoon.
    Thanks so much for playing, everyone.
    - Diana Holquist