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He rose through Hollywood primarily as a comedic actor, starring in films like " Wet Hot American Summer," " Knocked Up," and " Anchorman." He also portrayed prominent reoccurring characters in beloved TV shows "Friends" and " Parks and Recreation." Paul Rudd's breakthrough role came in 1995, starring opposite Alicia Silverstone in the popular coming-of-age drama " Clueless." Paul Rudd attends a 2021 premiere Rudd's People cover in 2021. "This is one that they're definitely going to have a special place for." "When my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well," he told People. Jordan has also made his name as a passionate activist and marched in Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020.Īt 33, he described his new Sexiest Man Alive title as "a cool feeling."
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He has since starred in major blockbuster films, including the 2015 "Rocky" sequel " Creed" and the MCU's 2018 masterpiece " Black Panther." That same year, at 26 years old, he was featured in People's first annual Ones to Watch portfolio. He first rose to fame playing quarterback Vince Howard on NBC's " Friday Night Lights," but his Hollywood breakthrough came in 2013, when he starred in Ryan Coogler's directorial debut, " Fruitvale Station." Jordan is the fifth man of color to receive People's honor. Jordan speaks at a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020 Jordan's People cover in 2020.