In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he stars as Ant-Man.

Paul Rudd’s recent recognition is no small honour.

People named him the 2021 Sexiest Men Alive, at 52 years old.

'I'm going to lean into it hard': Paul Rudd was named People's 2021 Sexiest Man Alive for the first time at age 52  on Wednesday

‘I’m going to lean into it hard’: Paul Rudd was named People’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive for the first time at age 52  on Wednesday

Star displayed his unique sense of humor while discussing the honor and even admitting to getting’so many griefs’ from friends. 

Paul stated: “As they should. It would. This is what I meant. It’s mine. It’s not my intention to pretend to be modest. 

“I want business cards.” All of my friends are going to ruin me, and that’s what I want. They are my friends because they will destroy me.

'I'm getting business cards made': The star  (seen in New York last month) showcased his signature sense of humor as he talked about the honor even admitting that he was going to get 'so much grief' from his friends

‘I’m getting business cards made’: The star  (seen in New York last month) showcased his signature sense of humor as he talked about the honor even admitting that he was going to get ‘so much grief’ from his friends

Hero: Paul stars as Scott Lang AKA Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic universe, he is seen in 2015's Ant-Man

His Hero: Paul plays Scott Lang (AKA Ant-Man) in Marvel Cinematic Universe. He can be seen in Ant-Man (2015)

As if: Paul seen with Alicia Silverstone in Clueless back in 1995

As if: Paul and Alicia Silverstone seen in Clueless in 1995

Seth Rogen, comedian and actor, was Paul’s friend. He didn’t give Paul grief, instead complimenting his friend via Twitter: ‘No disputes here. 

After giving his title for a while, Clueless now has plans to take it on the road with private events and other iconic handsome men.

He said, “I hope now that I will finally be invited at some of the sexy dinners [with Clooney and Pitt]. [Michael]B Jordan.

“And I think I’ll be on many more yachts. My yachting adventures are expanding and I am excited. Also, I will probably work harder at brooding under very soft lighting. It’s a pleasure to think. It will allow me to become inwardly and more mysterious. That’s what I am looking forward to.

One of Paul's friends, actor and comedian Seth Rogen, did not give him grief but instead complimented his friend as he tweeted: 'No arguments here'

Seth Rogen (comedian and actor) was not grieving for Paul. Instead, he complimented him by tweeting: “No arguments here.”

Pals: Paul and Seth are seen together at the premiere of Knocked Up in May 2007

The pals, Paul and Seth were seen at Knocked Up’s premiere in May 2007.

Paul told People that the only person he told about the honor ahead of time was his wife  of nearly 20 years Julie Yaeger.

He stated that her reaction to the news was “She was shocked.” She was sweet and giggling about the whole thing. She said, “Oh, it was all right!” That was quite sweet. Although she was not truthful, what is her plan?

Paul stated that he is a family man because he has two children with Julie – Jack (17 years old) and Darby (12-12). 

'She was stupefied': Paul told People that the only person he told about the honor ahead of time was his wife of nearly 20 years Julie Yaeger, as they are seen together in January 2020

‘She was stupefied’: Paul told People that the only person he told about the honor ahead of time was his wife of nearly 20 years Julie Yaeger, as they are seen together in January 2020

'When I think about myself, I think of myself as a husband and a father': As he and Julie have two kids together - son Jack, 17, and daughter Darby, 12 - Paul said he considers himself a family man above all, the family are seen in July 2015

Paul says that when he thinks about himself, he thinks of himself as a husband/father. Julie and Jack have two children, Jack (17 years old) and Darby (12 years). The family is seen here in July 2015.

He said, “When I think about me, I see myself as a father and husband, like that.”

“I spend my time with my family, when I’m not at work.” This is what I like most. 

Creed’s Michael B. Jordan won the title of People’s Sexiest Man Alive last year. 

Hunk: Last year's People's Sexiest Man Alive title went to Creed star Michael B. Jordan

Hunk: Last year’s People’s Sexiest Man Alive title went to Creed star Michael B. Jordan 

Rudd was on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday night for the announcement.

The 57-year-old chat show host  played the head of the LSSC Sexiness Research Institute as he evaluated Rudd over his qualifications for the title much like a job interview. 

In the hilarious first part of the segment,  Paul had proved that he had the mind to be People’s Sexiest Man Alive as the second part was a test of his body.

As part of the physical examination,  Stephen portrayed a doctor as the This Is 40 star even put his fist in his mouth.

Dynamic duo: Rudd appeared in a pre-taped sketch on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night to make the announcement

Dynamic duo: Rudd appeared in a pre-taped sketch on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night to make the announcement

Checking his vitals: As part of the physical examination, Stephen portrayed a doctor as the This Is 40 star even put his fist in his mouth

Checking his vitals: As part of the physical examination, Stephen portrayed a doctor as the This Is 40 star even put his fist in his mouth

Good boy: Stephen went on to analyze Paul like a show dog as he out him on a leash, rubbed his belly, and even made him back up his 'badonkadonk'

Good boy: Stephen went on to analyze Paul like a show dog as he out him on a leash, rubbed his belly, and even made him back up his ‘badonkadonk’

Buff: Paul then participated in a sexy photoshoot and did tons of hilarious poses in several outlandish ensembles

Paul was then a part of a sexy photoshoot in which he did tons and lots of laughable poses wearing sexy outfits

Stephen then began to examine Paul as a show-dog. He put him on a lead, gave him a rub belly and made Paul return his “badonkadonk”. 

Paul participated in an sexy photoshoot, where he did tons of funny poses in various outlandish outfits.

At the end, the Marvel actor was informed that he had been ‘tested negative to sexiness’. He accepted this as his fate and walked away.

Stephen, along with other doctors, began to clap as he stated that the final test of humility was passed and they had all been successful.

Paul, who was stunned when he won the title of Sexiest Men Alive, began to cry as he received a bouquet, scarf, crown, and crown from the ceiling. 

Oh no: In the end the Marvel star was told he had 'tested negative for sexiness' and accepted that as his fate before walking away

Oh no: In the end the Marvel star was told he had 'tested negative for sexiness' and accepted that as his fate before walking away

Oh no: In the end the Marvel star was told he had ‘tested negative for sexiness’ and accepted that as his fate before walking away

Swerve: nStephen and other physicians began clapping as he said 'the final test was humility and you passed'

Swerve: nStephen began clapping with the other physicians as he announced that the last test was humility, and they had passed.

What a moment: Paul was in disbelief as he was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive and could barely contain himself as he began crying as he was given a bouquet, sash, and crown as confetti fell from the ceiling

What a moment: Paul was in disbelief as he was crowned the Sexiest Man Alive and could barely contain himself as he began crying as he was given a bouquet, sash, and crown as confetti fell from the ceiling