The annual anticipation around PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive is back, and this year, fans have a chance to weigh in.
PEOPLE has launched its Readers’ Choice poll, open until October 13, where the public can decide which celebrity deserves the spotlight. The results will be revealed on October 29, and voting has already begun.
Among the names in the running for 2025 are Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton and broadcaster Nate Burleson. These two figures have carved out very different legacies, but both bring star power into the conversation.
Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari after more than a decade with Mercedes, has cemented himself as one of the sport’s most dominant drivers. With seven World Drivers’ Championship titles—tying Michael Schumacher—he holds records for career wins, pole positions, and podium finishes.
His resume extends beyond racing statistics: Hamilton has become a cultural figure, venturing into fashion, utilizing his voice for social and environmental causes, and expanding Formula One’s global reach. In 2020, he was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people, and he was knighted the following year.
Nate Burleson brings a different kind of versatility to the table. The former NFL wide receiver, who played for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Detroit Lions, has successfully transitioned into a broadcasting career.
He co-hosts CBS Mornings, covers football on CBS’s The NFL Today, and hosts Nickelodeon’s kid-friendly NFL broadcasts. In 2025, he added another credit to his portfolio by reviving the game show Hollywood Squares. Burleson’s path from professional athlete to media mainstay has made him a familiar face across sports, entertainment, and news.
The Readers’ Choice poll isn’t just about traditional Hollywood stars. Past editions have featured everyone from late-night hosts to musicians and even fictional characters, with fans launching playful campaigns to promote their favorites.
Last year’s poll sparked fan merch, write-in candidates, and even self-nominations from celebrities themselves.