Johnny Depp And The Sexiest Men Alive Of 2009

At 46, Johnny Depp proves he is still one of the most irresistible actors in Hollywood. He tops this year's "Sexiest Men Alive," leading the list of People Magazine's 110 hottest guys on the planet.


Whether he's playing the role of "Captain Jack Sparrow" in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise or enjoying Cuban cigars in his private Bahamian island, Johnny Depp has had women swooning since his teenage days in the film industry. He is also People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2003.

And nothing could be more endearing than his devotion to his family. "I could sit there all day and do nothing but watch them grow. I'm totally inspired by them," the actor says of his wife and two children.

The 15 Sexiest Men Alive (People Magazine, 2009)

1. JOHNNY DEPP, 46
"Johnny Depp has magical powers. He's unlike anyone else. He's funny, generous and clever. It's just a shame he's so hard on the eyes." - Isla Fisher

2. RYAN REYNOLDS, 33
"Ryan is a really good man. He's really loyal, very trustworthy, and he can keep a secret. And he's got the sickest mind. His mind is a dark, scary place." - Sandra Bullock

3. JAKE GYLLENHAAL, 28
"Jake is the kind of guy who can do a spot-on impression of someone you work with that will make you giggle. He plays guitar and has a great voice. Kids and dogs love him. He loves his mom and sister and girlfriend. He's perfect. Too bad he's ugly." - Natalie Portman

4. BRADLEY COOPER, 34
"Obviously he's very great looking, but he also has a great personality. He manages to be manly while still being sensitive. As a woman, he makes you feel very attractive. When you're around him, he's always like, 'I love your dress.'" - Heather Graham

5. ROBERT DOWNEY JR., 44
"Robert has a way of making everyone around him feel very special and comfortable. Whenever I see him, I walk away smiling. Those beautiful brown eyes may have something to do with it." - Michelle Monaghan

6. DAVID BECKHAM, 34
"David is a wonderful husband. He is kind and incredibly romantic. He is a brilliant sportsman and an amazing father. He idolizes our three boys, and this is what makes him 'the sexiest man alive' to me." - Victoria Beckham

7. GILLES MARINI, 33
"Let's be real. My wife doesn't really enjoy gambling or going out too late. (Vegas is a trip) definitely with your buddies. You can let loose." - Himself

8. THE GLEE GUYS
Cory Monteith, 27; Matthew Morrison, 31; Mark Salling, 27
"It was just some beautiful women taking off their clothes. Never a bad thing in my book." - Matthew Morrison

9. NICK CANNON, 29
"A Mariah Carey record, of course. We're talking about Mariah Carey. Of course she loves to hear herself."- Himself

10. ADAM LAMBERT, 27
"I love people with good energy. It's even better when you can hook up with one of them." - Himself

11. JOHN CHO, 37
"(There's a sexy walk) if you're carrying a real gun,. When it's on your hip, you lead differently; your hands go to different places." Himself

12. CHRIS DAUGHTRY, 29
"Sexiest man alive? Am I at least Top 5? I know being bald won't get me the cover. I just hope it's not page twentysomething or other." - Himself

13. JERRY O'CONNELL, 35
"If my kids ever annoy me, I'll go and mow our lawn in a Speedo. Just to embarrass them." - Himself

14. JOHN LEGEND, 30
"Gentlemen's clubs. But I haven't been to a strip club in a while." - Himself

15. ROBERT PATTINSON, 23
"I still can't get a date." - Himself