(Jewish Group) Jewish actor Paul Rudd is 'Sexiest Man Alive' for 2021

[Behind the Aegis]

Paul Rudd, the Jewish movie star whose original family name was Rudnitsky, was named People magazine’s “sexiest man alive” in 2021.

He responded to the magazine with the signature sense of humility that has helped endear him to fans — in addition to his good looks — for over two decades of mostly comedic roles.

“When I think about myself, I think of myself as a husband and a father, like I’m that,” he said in the article published Wednesday. “I just hang out with my family when I’m not working. That’s what I kind of like the most.”

“There are so many people that should get this before me,” he added.

Rudd, 52, was born to English Jewish parents, and learned about the antisemitism their ancestors faced on the PBS genealogy series “Finding Your Roots” in 2017. Rudd said he grew up largely detached from religion but experienced some antisemitism himself as a kid growing up in Missouri and Kansas.

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[Skittles]

1. I wasn't even aware he is Jewish

I was certainly aware he is a hottie though

[jimfields33]

2. Yep! Outstanding pick!