David Beckham Scores People S Sexiest Man Alive For 2015

Beckham, 40, has modeled for Calvin Klein and H&M since retiring from professional soccer in 2013 and was introduced as 2015’s honoree during Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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“It’s the best moment of my career,” Beckham said half-jokingly. “I can’t believe it.”

Beckham joins the late John F. Kennedy Jr. (1988) and singer Adam Levine (2013) as the only non-actors to be honored as Sexiest Man Alive.

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“I would honestly like to thank my parents for bringing me into this world,” Beckham said of the honor, though he couldn’t resist a joking addition. “I want to thank my hairdresser, my stylist …”