Before he was People's Sexiest Man Alive, see Noah Wyle through the years

Noah Wyle was chosen as People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2026, announced Oct. 27, 2026.

Noah Wyle photographed at Deer Creek Ridge in Malibu, California, on Aug. 23, 2026, for People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2026 cover story.

Noah Wyle photographed at Deer Creek Ridge in Malibu, California, on Aug. 23, 2026, for People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2026 cover story.

Noah Wyle photographed at Deer Creek Ridge in Malibu, California, on Aug. 23, 2026, for People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2026 cover story.

Noah Wyle accepts the outstanding lead actor in a drama series award for "The Pitt" during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, 2026. in Los Angeles.

From left, Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, and Noah Wyle attend the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, California.

From left, Brandon Mendez Homer, Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Noah Wyle, Alexandra Metz, Tracy Ifeachor, Isa Briones, Jalen Thomas Brooks and Patrick Ball, winners of the outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series award for "The Pitt," pose in the press room during the 32nd annual Actor Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Noah Wyle attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026.

Noah Wyle poses on his newly unveiled star during his Walk of Fame ceremony in Hollywood, California, on April 9, 2026.

Noah Wyle attends the 2026 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2026, in New York City.

Noah Wyle sits alongside his mother, Marty Wyle, at a "Healthcare Is Human," rally outside the U.S. Capitol on May 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The rally, organized by the healthcare clothing company Figs, featured doctors and nurses advocating for legislation to help other front-line healthcare professionals across the country.

Noah Wyle speaks during the MPTF NextGen Summer Party Presented by Delta Air Lines and Waymo at The Aster on May 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Noah Wyle attends HBO's "The Pitt" Season 2 Emmy FYC Event at David Geffen Theater at the Academy Museum on June 9, 2026, in Los Angeles.

From left, Noah Wyle, Frances Harper Wyle and Sara Wyle attend the Moana World Premiere at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California on July 7, 2026.

Noah Wyle speaks at the "Falling Skies" panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 10, 2015, in San Diego.

Noah Wyle arrives to TNT's 25th anniversary party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 24, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California.

Noah Wylie, right, and George Clooney, the stars of "ER," arrive for the 48th Annual Emmy Awards Pasadena, California.