Reese Witherspoon Supports Costar Will Ferrell as PEOPLE's Next Sexiest Man Alive: 'Who Else?' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Will Ferrell, PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alive2025?The actor and hisYou’re Cordially InvitedcostarReese Witherspoonwere asked about him potentially campaigning for the annual honor at a New York City screening of their new movie on Tuesday, Jan. 28.“Again. I mean, I missed out last year,” Ferrell, 57, tells PEOPLE, piggybacking off a hilarious conversation he had withSavannah Guthrieon theTodayshow that morning.Asked why Ferrellwould be a great SMA cover star, Witherspoon, 48, replies, " ‘Cause I mean, who else would it be? I can’t think of anybody!“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.“I think last year, the idea was kind of floated out there. People were slightly indoctrinated to it,” theElfactor continues. “Now let’s go, PEOPLE, pull the trigger.““Hard launch,” agrees Witherspoon.Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon during a screening ofYou’re Cordially Invitedat Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025.Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyAs for what his cover pose might look like, Ferrell pops the collar of his jacket, looks at the camera and says the energy he’s giving is, " ‘My fleece is soft.’ ““It’s a lock,” Witherspoon quips.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon during a screening ofYou’re Cordially Invitedat Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025.Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImageFerrell appeared onTodayearlier Tuesday and expressed hisdisappointment at not being named Sexiest Man Alivelast year, as Guthrie recalled their previous on-air conversation about him wanting to appear on PEOPLE’s annual issue dedicated to all things sexy.“Yes, [my campaign] started here,” the actor and comedian said. “And maybe this was the wrong place to start it. I got zero votes.“And Guthrie, 53, was indignant on his behalf. “That can’t be!” she said. “I didn’t have a vote but I would vote for you.“After her co-hostCraig Melvinnoted 2024’s winner wasJohn Krasinskiand asked Ferrell if he was “okay to losing to him,” Ferrell begrudgingly answered, “Okay. All right. I guess … I don’t get it.“You’re Cordially Invitedis available for streaming on Prime Video on Thursday, Jan. 30.

Will Ferrell, PEOPLE’sSexiest Man Alive2025?

The actor and hisYou’re Cordially InvitedcostarReese Witherspoonwere asked about him potentially campaigning for the annual honor at a New York City screening of their new movie on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

“Again. I mean, I missed out last year,” Ferrell, 57, tells PEOPLE, piggybacking off a hilarious conversation he had withSavannah Guthrieon theTodayshow that morning.

Asked why Ferrellwould be a great SMA cover star, Witherspoon, 48, replies, " ‘Cause I mean, who else would it be? I can’t think of anybody!”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.

“I think last year, the idea was kind of floated out there. People were slightly indoctrinated to it,” theElfactor continues. “Now let’s go, PEOPLE, pull the trigger.”

“Hard launch,” agrees Witherspoon.

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon during a screening ofYou’re Cordially Invitedat Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

As for what his cover pose might look like, Ferrell pops the collar of his jacket, looks at the camera and says the energy he’s giving is, " ‘My fleece is soft.’ "

“It’s a lock,” Witherspoon quips.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon during a screening ofYou’re Cordially Invitedat Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City on Jan. 28, 2025.Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage

Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage

Ferrell appeared onTodayearlier Tuesday and expressed hisdisappointment at not being named Sexiest Man Alivelast year, as Guthrie recalled their previous on-air conversation about him wanting to appear on PEOPLE’s annual issue dedicated to all things sexy.

“Yes, [my campaign] started here,” the actor and comedian said. “And maybe this was the wrong place to start it. I got zero votes.”

And Guthrie, 53, was indignant on his behalf. “That can’t be!” she said. “I didn’t have a vote but I would vote for you.”

After her co-hostCraig Melvinnoted 2024’s winner wasJohn Krasinskiand asked Ferrell if he was “okay to losing to him,” Ferrell begrudgingly answered, “Okay. All right. I guess … I don’t get it.”

You’re Cordially Invitedis available for streaming on Prime Video on Thursday, Jan. 30.

source: people.com