Chris Evans on draw back to being ‘Sexiest Man Alive’: ‘It’s powerful’

He’s taking part in it cool.

Chris Evans, 41, admits his licensed horny standing has some drawbacks — significantly, hazing from his associates.

Evans appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday to advertise his new movie, “Ghosted,” however Fallon had another speaking factors in thoughts — specifically, Evans being topped 2022’s “Sexiest Man Alive” by Individuals journal.

In response to Evans, the illustrious title comes with a little bit of teasing.

“In order that they haze you, and it nearly feels prefer it’s — that’s all that title does is offer you a tough time, you recognize what I imply?” Evans laughed. “Like, no one on the road’s like, ‘Hey. You recognize what? You probably did it.’ No, they’re simply busting your balls.”

Fallon additionally requested about Evans’ “Sexiest Man” predecessor — fellow Marvel star Paul Rudd — who was awarded the title in 2021.

When Evans earned the crown, he gave Rudd, 54, a shoutout on Instagram, saying it’s “rattling close to not possible” to observe in his footsteps.

“However I’ll do my finest,” he quipped within the submit.

Practically six months on, Evans stands by his phrases.

“I imply, just about in any capability, it’s powerful to observe him, isn’t it?” the actor, who’s in a fantasy soccer league with Rudd, identified to Fallon.

Evans’ newest movie — which additionally stars Ana de Armas — premieres April 21 on Apple TV+. It’s the pair’s third movie collectively, after 2019’s “Knives Out” and final 12 months’s “The Grey Man.”

Within the romantic action-comedy, Sadie (performed by de Armas) ghosts Cole (Evans) after a date. He manages to trace her down, discovering that she’s a undercover agent, and so they embark on an journey to save lots of the world.