Bradley Cooper, 2011 Bradley Cooper took the Sexiest Man Alive title in 2011 following his roles in "Limitless" and "The Hangover Part II" that year. Since then, his heartthrob status has only grown with his roles in "Silver Linings Playbook" and "A Star Is Born," especially after giving a jaw-dropping performance of "Shallow" at the 2019 Oscars. Image Source: Getty / Arturo Holmes