Jenna Ortega Roasting Paul Rudd Over His Sexiest Man Alive Honor During Death Of A Unicorn Interview Was Not On My Bingo Card, But I’m Loving It

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The title People’s Sexiest Man Alive often brings on a wave of congratulations and some top-notch teasing. Previously, Brad Pitt and George Clooney had their funny moments when they received the title in different years, while Will Ferrell continues his campaign for the magazine cover. It’s also worth mentioning that Paul Rudd claimed the title in 2021. Now, however, Jenna Ortega, his co-star from Death of a Unicorn, is playfully poking fun at him about it.

In the 2025 film “Death of a Unicorn,” Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd portray a father-daughter duo who unintentionally run over a unicorn with their car, which leads to them being pursued by its parents. Contrary to expectations, Ortega found it more unsettling to learn about her co-star’s selection as Sexiest Man Alive, humorously expressing this sentiment in an interview with eTalk CTV that she shared on TikTok.

Both situations are equally unsettling. Admittedly, I wasn’t aware that Paul had been titled Sexiest Man Alive. It was awkward and peculiar because he frequently brought it up on set. It feels like a deeply personal matter to him, something he wears as if it were a badge. You wouldn’t necessarily notice, but behind the scenes, he has several copies for everyone who assisted him that day, helping him prepare.

It’s not surprising at all that the actress known for her sharp wit has become quite amusing. I must admit, I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Her humor stands out, and it’s hilarious to see her teasing her on-screen father with such ease. Even though this was likely a jest, the idea of the actor from Knocked Up distributing numerous copies of his magazine covers is simply too funny for words.

Even though not everyone gets crowned as the Sexiest Man Alive, there’s an element of uniqueness to it. When the Ant-Man actor initially received this accolade from People, he playfully discussed usurping Michael B. Jordan, and Paul Rudd humorously mentioned he would “own it” and even make business cards. So, if you’re bestowed with such a title, go ahead and show it off!

In 2021, the timeless celeb casually predicted that his buddies would give him a hard time over his latest magazine cover, which they indeed did. Isn’t that what friends are for? Weird Al Yankovic responded to Rudd’s accolade by posting a photo of Rudd dressed as Weird Al for Halloween. Jennifer Aniston and Jeremy Renner joined in the fun by commenting approvingly on the post.

During the eTalk interview, Paul Rudd playfully joked in response to his younger co-star’s subtle teasing. As expected, his response was filled with good-natured humor about himself.

I believe I passed out the business card to you, Jenna, on day one.

Jenna Ortega playfully remarked that she has a background, through her various projects, in dealing with “mysterious, otherworldly beings,” and that, in essence, she shares this role with the Ghostbusters star. (If I worked with an actor whose appearance remains unchanged across decades of work, I’d likely share her sentiment as well.)

It appears that Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd’s friendship seems to be very close-knit, as they banter with each other in an unusually candid manner. Such familiarity is typically seen between long-time friends, and their humor is a delightful aspect of their bond. You can witness this comedic chemistry in the movie “Death of a Unicorn,” available now.

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2025-03-30 21:07