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Somehow, these men look even finer with their feline friends.
Over the last few decades of Sexiest Man Alive, not only have we highlighted Hollywood’s most handsome, but we’ve also featured their beloved pet pals. As we celebrate 40 years of the franchise, see the most adorable throwback photos of celebrity guys cozying up with their cats — and a few eye-catching pages from our previous issues, too!
Mark Ruffalo with Biscotti
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The owner of multiple cats, Mark Ruffalo shouldered the responsibility of raising Biscotti, whom he introduced to fans in 2020 on Instagram. In 2024, the Avenger celebrated International Cat Day by bringing back Biscotti, all grown up.
Ed Sheeran with Calippo
@thewibbles
Ed Sheeran bundled up with his Scottish Fold Calippo, half of the singer’s cat duo (the other is Calippo’s sister Dorito) named The Wibbles — whose Instagram account has gone viral.
Keegan Allen with Tyn
@tynthecat
Pretty Little Liars alum Keegan Allen adopted his cat Tyn as a kitten in 2018 and has documented the cutie’s growth over the years on the Burmese’s personal Instagram.
Ian Somerhalder with Moke
For the 2013 issue of Sexiest Man Alive, Ian Somerhalder showed off his ginger tabby cat Moke, recalling how he rescued his pet while filming Lost in Hawaii.
“People would stop and play with him. I got a lot of dates that way,” said The Vampire Diaries star.
Norman Reedus with Eye in the Dark
Also in the 2013 issue, Norman Reedus cuddled up with his “baddie” black cat Eye in the Dark, who is “a very good judge of character,” according to The Walking Dead actor.
“If I really like someone, the cat is all over them. But if I don’t, they leave bleeding,” he explained.
Macklemore with Cairo
In 2015, Macklemore posed for PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive issue with his tabby cat Cairo, whom he said “saved” his life. “I was in trouble with my wife, Tricia,” he revealed. “Cairo gave us something to bond over.”
Hank Azaria with Ooby
Hank Azaria told PEOPLE in the 2016 Sexiest Man Alive issue that his wife Katie found their cat Ooby on the streets of Rome, long before the couple met.
“There are times he is a bit obsessed with trying to kill me,” the Emmy winner said of the stray. But, “he’s usually mellow and very loving.”