Patrick, best known for starring in Grey’s Anatomy as Derek ‘McDreamy’ Shepherd has been unveiled as the cover star of People’s most recent Sexiest Man Alive issue. “I’m glad it’s happening at this point in my life,” the 57-year-old told People in their most recent cover story. “It’s nice to have the recognition, and certainly my ego takes a little bump, but it gives me the platform to use it for something positive.” Patrick Dempsey / People. When discussing what went through his mind when he heard the news, Patrick revealed that he thought he was being pranked.
