Noah Wyle named the sexiest man alive by People

At 55 years old, Noah Wyle was named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. The actor, known for his role as Dr. John Carter in “ER” and for starring in the series “The Pitt”, received the news with surprise and, as he told the American media outlet, at first he thought it was a joke.

The distinction came at a time of renewed exposure for Wyle, whose portrayal of Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch in the HBO Max medical drama returned him to a central place in the television conversation.

People highlighted, in addition to his career, his family life and a domestic routine that includes preparing breakfast, cleaning the kitchen, and washing the dishes.

Wyle recounted that he did not expect to be included in the traditional annual edition dedicated to the Sexiest Man Alive. “I thought it was a joke; I never imagined they would do me that honor,” he stated with a laugh during the interview.

The actor explained that his wife, Sara Wells, was one of the people who convinced him to accept the recognition. According to what he shared, she considered that the title also reflected his role as a father and husband.

The family received the news with jokes. Owen, the interpreter’s eldest son, warned him that the designation could complicate his life, although he assured him that it was no problem. Auden, his 21-year-old daughter, reacted with a resounding rejection.

Despite the distinction, he acknowledged that he still finds it difficult to feel comfortable when he has to appear without playing a character. “I like playing characters. It’s still the most difficult interaction for me: talking without a script, being myself,” he explained to People.

From ER to The Pitt: two stages in medical dramas

Wyle’s career remained associated for decades with “ER”, the production in which he played Dr. Carter and shared the cast with George Clooney, Eriq La Salle, and Anthony Edwards.

In the 90s, Wyle and his castmates were featured on a People cover dedicated to the “sexiest men of ER,” although he did not earn the individual title at that time.

Clooney received that recognition on two occasions, a background that Wyle addressed with humor. “I think he’ll be amused and, hopefully, feel like a proud father seeing that I’ve reached the age of gray hair,” he commented regarding his former colleague’s possible reaction.

The actor also recalled how quickly his life changed when he achieved popularity thanks to the medical series. “They were intense times. There was a 180-degree turn almost overnight after turning 22,” he noted.

The new distinction coincided with the actor’s return to the hospital genre in “The Pitt”, a series that, according to People, will premiere its third season in January on HBO Max.

Wyle defined this period as “the second ray of light in my life” and linked it to a different way of dealing with the notoriety he experienced during his time on “ER”.

“The Pitt gives me the opportunity to do it differently than I did the first time: with a little more presence and a little more serenity,” he maintained.

Family, routine, and parenthood

The People interview also showed a side far from the sets. The actor said that he usually prepares breakfast for his wife and his 11-year-old daughter Frances; he writes in a journal, exercises, walks his dogs, and tries to limit his screen time.

Among household chores, he identified a territory of his own: “I am an expert at washing dishes. The sink is my territory.” He also recommended that activity to other men because he considers it therapeutic.

The actor, who lives in Los Angeles and has a house in Santa Ynez, noted that fatherhood changed his priorities. Recalling the birth of his first child, he explained that he made the decision to leave ER after realizing that he wanted to spend more time with his family.

“They handed me my son and I thought: ‘Now I get it. It’s not about me, it’s about you’”, Wyle recounted to People. As he explained, he returned to work a few days after the birth, looked at the clock during the day, and asked himself where he wanted to be.

On a personal level, he also shared his perspective on life as a couple. When referring to the keys to a happy marriage, he highlighted the importance of maintaining a sense of humor: “Humor is important because things can get difficult. If you can find a reason to smile, you have a good chance of overcoming the difficulties.”

At the end of the interview, the interpreter highlighted the value of his wife, his three children, his parents, colleagues, friends, and teachers. He also expressed gratitude for his work and for the people who accompanied him throughout his career. Source: Infobae