People’s Magazine crowned the British actor as one of the Sexiest Men Alive in 2011. But in the March edition of GQ Elba revealed an issue of his own, “I don’t Think I’m sexy.” Ladies and Gents there is such a thing as being too humble!
From the magazines cover its hard to believe him, in fact he is effortlessly sexy posing for The Cool Issue. He’s got a bad boy edge donning leather boots and positioned next to a motorcycle. Below are the highlights from the article.
On responding to people finding him incredibly sexy
‘The irony is I wake up every morning, look at myself in the mirror and think, “Woah, I look like a piece of shit, said the Hackney lad turned Hollywood superstar. ‘You watch yourself age and it’s hard to feel like a sex symbol.’
On responding to the female fans who fawn over him
‘I’m not sure what it is they see, not to mention that, personally, I feel very awkward. There’s no way all those women would ever sleep with me and go, “I really liked him”. Some of them would go, “He was really boring or he was a bit aggressive or, urgh, actor.” But it’s a compliment and it’s a massive tool to use in sculpting a career, especially with what I do for a living because I work in the face business. So it’s a compliment and I use it accordingly.’
On playing the next James Bond
It’s a rumour. And, I have to tell you, if the producers of Bond thought that I was self-campaigning, it would be such a turn-off. I’m flattered, obviously but I’ve been advised to just pipe down about it.’
We’re hoping the rumor is true, it would be great to see a black man take on the famous and much coveted Bond role while giving us all his signature look of steel. The issue will be out February 7th.