This actor was voted this years sexiest man alive

The awards are stacking up for this actor - and now he has a new one to add to the list.

Idris Elba has been named as the sexiest man alive 2018.

The honour may not be on par with his title of Order of the British Empire for his contribution to drama.

However, he did confess to People that it was a great ego boost.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Taking to Instagram, the actor captioned the magazine cover: "Who'd have thought it! Thank you @people and all the fans for naming me #SexiestManAlive."

"I'm honoured & thankful," he added.

Speaking to the publication, Idris reacted to the news of becoming the 33rd sexiest man by saying: “Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ‘Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.’ But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise, an ego boost for sure.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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However, the actor confessed that he wasn't always the stud that audiences watch on HBO's The Wire. 

“I was very tall and skinny,” he explained, despite playing a range of sports in school. 

“And my name was Idrissa Akuna Elba, okay? I got picked on a little bit."

"But as soon as I could grow a moustache, I was the coolest kid on the block. Grew a moustache, had some muscles, bonkers,” added the 46-year-old.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Regardless of all his achievements and success, the British actor told the publication that he has a clear standout, happiest moment.

“Being witness to the birth of my children is the biggest and best thing ever,” he said.

And Idris isn't afraid to be affectionate with his two children, 16-year-old daughter, Isan, and 4-year-old, Winston.  

“I’m super doting, big hugs, kisses, lots of love-yous. I’m sure my daughter’s like, ‘All right Dad, chill out.’ My son is still at that age where he loves a cuddle.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Idris is currently engaged to a 29-year-old model, Sabrina Dhowre.

The actor got down on one knee last February.  

Congratulations to the actor on the fabulous new title.

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