<p><em>Grey's Anatomy</em> actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans.</p><p>Dempsey, 57, said he was "completely shocked" when he heard the news and thought it was a joke, noting "I've always been the bridesmaid."</p><p>"It's nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive," Dempsey told People for the cover story.</p><p>Dempsey has grown in popularity over the years, starring in nearly 250 episodes of ABC's <em>Grey's Anatomy</em> as heartthrob neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd to being a modern day prince charming in the 2007 musical film <em>Enchanted.</em></p>.'The Crown' coaches share how actors portray the royals. <p>Dempsey, married to makeup artist and beauty line founder Jillian, is most interested in how his children, Talula, 21, and 16-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby, will react to his new status.</p><p>"They're just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn't be," he said. "Which is good, they keep me young."</p><p>In December, Dempsey will be seen in the biopic <em>Ferrari,</em> directed by Michael Mann, portraying Italian Formula One driver Piero Taruffi opposite Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.</p><p>When Dempsey found out the movie was being made, he took a risk and called Mann to ask for a part.</p><p>"I'd been following the movie for years, so I called Michael," he recalled. "That taught me if you really want something, you have to do it yourself."</p><p>Another passion project of Dempsey's includes the Dempsey Center, which he founded in honor of his late mom to support cancer patients and their loved ones.</p>
<p><em>Grey's Anatomy</em> actor Patrick Dempsey was named People magazine's "sexiest man alive" for 2023 on Tuesday, taking over the title from 2022 honoree and Marvel star Chris Evans.</p><p>Dempsey, 57, said he was "completely shocked" when he heard the news and thought it was a joke, noting "I've always been the bridesmaid."</p><p>"It's nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive," Dempsey told People for the cover story.</p><p>Dempsey has grown in popularity over the years, starring in nearly 250 episodes of ABC's <em>Grey's Anatomy</em> as heartthrob neurosurgeon Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd to being a modern day prince charming in the 2007 musical film <em>Enchanted.</em></p>.'The Crown' coaches share how actors portray the royals. <p>Dempsey, married to makeup artist and beauty line founder Jillian, is most interested in how his children, Talula, 21, and 16-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby, will react to his new status.</p><p>"They're just going to make fun of me and pick on me and figure out every reason why I shouldn't be," he said. "Which is good, they keep me young."</p><p>In December, Dempsey will be seen in the biopic <em>Ferrari,</em> directed by Michael Mann, portraying Italian Formula One driver Piero Taruffi opposite Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.</p><p>When Dempsey found out the movie was being made, he took a risk and called Mann to ask for a part.</p><p>"I'd been following the movie for years, so I called Michael," he recalled. "That taught me if you really want something, you have to do it yourself."</p><p>Another passion project of Dempsey's includes the Dempsey Center, which he founded in honor of his late mom to support cancer patients and their loved ones.</p>